Apply from New Zealand
If you're a student from New Zealand thinking of coming to study in Plymouth, you'll find all the essential information you need right here
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Entry requirements
Undergraduate
A level | |||
AAA | 144 | Excellent | |
AAB | 136 | Excellent | |
ABB | 128 | Excellent | |
BBB | 120 | Merit | |
BBC | 112 | Merit | |
BCC | 104 | Merit | |
CCC | 96 | Achieved |
Postgraduate
New Zealand degree classification | |||
First Class | A / A+ | 1st | |
Second Class (Upper Division) | B+ / A- | 2:1 | |
Second Class (Lower Division) | C+ | 2:2 |
English language requirements
University of Plymouth requirement – New Zealand National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 2
Undergraduate programmes | Postgraduate programmes | Minimum component scores |
Grades: Achieved, Merit or Excellent in the English component | Grades: Achieved, Merit or Excellent in the English component | University of Plymouth entry requirement. No UKVI requirement if the student is a New Zealand national – if they are not, IELTS or another acceptable qualification will be required |
Undergraduate programmes | Postgraduate programmes | Minimum component scores |
Grades: Achieved, Merit or Excellent in the English component | Grades: Achieved, Merit or Excellent in the English component | University of Plymouth entry requirement. No UKVI requirement if the student is a New Zealand national – if they are not, IELTS or another acceptable qualification will be required |
On our Further guidance on English language requirements page you will find a complete list of notes and clarifications across all qualifications for applying to the University of Plymouth.
Find out what our students think

Studying at the University of Plymouth has allowed me to show employers that I have the confidence to put myself in a foreign environment, outside of my comfort zone. I have expanded my network beyond my home country and have loved every second of it.
Arriving in Plymouth was not as stressful as I thought it might be. I loved the look of the city and it seemed very homely. The University’s ranking and reviews were good and being by the sea was captivating.

My best advice is to mingle with people and get to know as many interesting humans as possible. University is a unique experience where you are surrounded by diverse opinions and people of interesting backgrounds. I recommend fully immersing yourself in that experience.