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    KEY FACTS

    • Title
      BSc (Hons) Civil and Coastal Engineering
    • Course type
      Full-time
    • Duration
      3 years (optional placement)
    • Award
      Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)
    • Faculty
      Faculty of Science and Technology
    • School
      School of Marine Science and Engineering
    • UCAS codes
      Institution P60
      Course H256
    • Location
      Plymouth

Summary

​200 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A levels from science, engineering and technology subjects, to include E at A or AS level mathematics. Other non-A level qualifications considered. International Baccalaureate: 26 points.
 
 
Please note for 2013:
220 UCAS tariff points from science, engineering and technology subjects, with a pass in A-level or AS-level Mathematics.
 

The table below displays the complete list of entry requirements for 2013 entry:
Tariff Score220
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 Double Award
Higher Apprenticeships
Higher Sports Leader Award
Introductory Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
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 - Credit Standard Grade (Grades 1 & 2)
Scottish Framework - Intermediate 2
Scottish Group Awards
Scottish National Certificate
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 (named or not) with at least 33 credits at merit and to include at least 12 credits in a subject specific named unit (mathematics) with merit, including GCSE English and mathematics grade C or equivalent.
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)
Additional information Subjects relevant to engineering. Plus grade E at A or AS level mathematics.
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Grades required Merit, Merit, Merit
GCE A Level
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 220 points from a minimum of two A-levels with a pass in A-level or AS-level Mathematics. Science, mathematics or technology preferred.
Subjects excluded for entry ? General studies
GCE AS
Additional information Mathematics, science or technology preferred.
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma (core plus options)
Additional information Refer to institution
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
European Baccalaureate
Additional information Refer to institution
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 65% overall to include 7 in mathematics, 7.5 in English or first language. Refer to institution
International Baccalaureate
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 26 overall to include 4 at higher level mathematics.
Irish Leaving Certificate
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? BCCCC including Mathematics at higher level
Scottish Framework - Advanced Higher
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Including mathematics and science subjects.
Scottish Framework - Higher
Additional information Refer to institution
GCSE/SQA Standard Grade
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? GCSE English Language and mathematics at grade C.
English, Welsh and Northern Irish points
Volume and depth of study (GCE A level or equivalent)
Minimum number required 2
Tariff Score
Range of points in conditional offers 220
Specific requirements
Specific subject, award and score/grade requirements 220 points from a minimum of two A-levels with a pass in A-level or AS-level Mathematics. Science, mathematics or technology preferred.
Scottish points
Tariff Score
Range of points in conditional offers 220
Advanced Diploma
Other information Any queries, refer to institution.
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
Controlled Text Construction & the Built Environment. Engineering.
Free Text Minimum grade C in the Advanced Diplma plus a minimum of grade D in the Level 3 Unit Mathematics for Engineering or grade E in A level Mathematics.
Which ASL Subjects/Points/Grades are required for entry In addition grade D in the Level 3 Unit Mathematics for Engineering or grade E in A level Mathematics.
Big Guide Code Cn/Ej
Progression Diploma
Other information Any queries, refer to institution.
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
Controlled Text Construction & the Built Environment. Engineering.
Free Text Minimum grade C in the Progression Diploma plus a minimum of grade E in A level Mathematics.
Big Guide Code Cn/Ej