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    KEY FACTS

    • Title
      BSc (Hons) Mathematics
    • Course type
      Full-time
    • Duration
      3 years (optional placement)
    • Award
      Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)
    • Faculty
      Faculty of Science and Technology
    • School
      School of Computing and Mathematics
    • UCAS codes
      Institution P60
      Course G100
    • Location
      Plymouth

​Summary

Mathematics at grade B and 300 points from AS and full A levels.
International Baccalaureate: 30 points with HL mathematics at grade 5.
Other qualifications are also welcome and will be considered individually, as will be individuals returning to education, email maths@plymouth.ac.uk
 
Please note - for applicants applying after September 2012:
our offer will increase to mathematics at grade A and 320 points from AS and full A levels.
 

The table below displays the complete list of entry requirements for 2013 entry:
Tariff Score320
Prospective students apply to Plymouth University with a wide range of qualifications. For your ease, we have listed below those qualifications that are a valid entry route onto certain courses. Where a qualification is greyed out, it is not a requirement for this particular course.
AAT level 3 NVQ in Accounting
Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning
Additional Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Advanced Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
Advanced Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Advanced Extension Award (AEA)
Advanced Placement Tests
AQA Baccalaureate
ASDAN Certificate for Personal Effectiveness
Asset Languages
Award (QCF) (Level 3)
British Horse Society Awards
BTEC Award (QCF) (Level 3)
BTEC Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
BTEC Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
BTEC Extended Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
BTEC National Award (6 units) (not including Early Years)
BTEC National Certificate in Children's Care, Learning and Devt (Theory) (2007 onwards)
BTEC National Certificate in Early Years (Theory) (pre-2007)
BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Devt (Theory) (2007 onwards)
BTEC National Diploma in Early Years (Theory) (pre-2007)
BTEC National in Children's Care, Learning and Devt, Prof Practice Element (2007 onwards)
BTEC National in Early Years (Practical) (pre-2007)
BTEC Subsidiary Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
BTEC/Scottish Higher National Certificate (HNC)
BTEC/Scottish Higher National Diploma (HND)
CACHE Award in Child Care and Education
CACHE Certificate in Childcare and Education
CACHE Diploma in Child Care & Education
Cambridge Pre-U
Cambridge Pre-U Certificate
CeFS (Certifcate in Financial Studies)
Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
CFSP (Certificate in Financial Services Practice)
DipFS (Diploma in Financial Studies)
Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Diploma in Fashion Retail
Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art & Design)
EDI Level 3 Certificate in Accounting
English Language Requirements for International Applicants
Essential Skills Wales
Extended Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
Extended Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Extended Project (2008 onwards)
Foundation Degree
FSMQ (Free Standing Maths Qualifications)
Functional Skills
GCE A level Double Award
GCE AS
GCE AS Double Award
Higher Apprenticeships
Higher Sports Leader Award
Introductory Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Irish Leaving Certificate
Key Skill - Application of Number
Key skill - Communication
Key skill - ICT
Key skill - Improving Own Knowledge
Key skill - Problem Solving
Key skill - Working with Others
Music (ABRSM/Guildhall/LCMM/Trinity/Rockschool)
NVQ Award (QCF) (Level 3)
NVQ Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
NVQ Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
OCR Certificate for IT Practitioners
OCR Diploma for IT Practitioners
OCR Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Engineers
OCR National Certificate (6 units)
OCR National Diploma (12 units)
OCR National Extended Diploma (18 units)
Others
PC Passport
PCert LAM - Drama
Scottish Baccalaureate
Scottish Core Skills - Application of Number
Scottish Core Skills - Communication
Scottish Core Skills - ICT
Scottish Core Skills - Problem Solving
Scottish Core Skills - Working with Others
Scottish Framework - Advanced Higher
Scottish Framework - Credit Standard Grade (Grades 1 & 2)
Scottish Framework - Higher
Scottish Framework - Intermediate 2
Scottish Group Awards
Scottish National Certificate
Scottish points
Speech and Drama Exams (grades 6-8)
Ungraded Higher
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma (Core plus Practical Learning)
Work-based Learning: Advanced Apprenticeships
Work-based Learning: NVQ Level 3
Work-based Learning: Other
Access To HE Courses (including Scottish Access)
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Pass an Access to HE Diploma (ie mathematics, science, combined) with at least 33 credits at merit and to include at least 12 credits in mathematics units with merit. Academic Interview will be required.
BTEC National Certificate (12 units) (not including Early Years)
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
BTEC National Diploma (18 units) (not including Early Years)
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? in a relevant subject. Plus an academic interview
Grades required Distinction, Distinction, Merit
GCE A Level
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 320 points from a minimum of two A-levels including grade A in mathematics.
Subjects excluded for entry ? General studies
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma (core plus options)
Additional information Refer to institution
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
European Baccalaureate
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 78% overall to include 8.5 in mathematics. 7.5 in English or first language
International Baccalaureate
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 32 overall to include 6 at higher level mathematics. English & Maths accepted within
GCSE/SQA Standard Grade
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? English Language and mathematics grade C.
English, Welsh and Northern Irish points
Tariff Score
Range of points in conditional offers 320
Specific requirements
Specific subject, award and score/grade requirements 320 points from a minimum of two A-levels including grade A in mathematics.
Advanced Diploma
Other information Any queries, refer to institution
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
Controlled Text Construction & the Built Environment. Creative & Media. Engineering. Information Technology. Society, Health & Development.
Big Guide Code Refer
Progression Diploma
Other information Any queries, refer to institution
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
Controlled Text Construction & the Built Environment. Creative & Media. Engineering. Information Technology. Society, Health & Development.
Big Guide Code Refer