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    KEY FACTS

    • Title
      BSc (Hons) Marine and Composites Technology
    • 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 J600
    • Location
      Plymouth

Summary

​200 points from a minimum of two A-levels, to include a minimum of grade D at one relevant subject (applied ICT; applied science; biology; chemistry; computing; DT (product design); DT (systems and control tech); DT (textiles tech); electronics; engineering; environmental science; mathematics/further mathematics; statistics; physics; science; technology and design) and a minimum AS level pass (grade E) at mathematics. Excluding general studies.
 
 
Please note for 2013 entry:
220 points from a minimum of two A levels to include a grade C at one relevant subject (applied ICT; applied science; biology; chemistry; computing; DT (product design); DT (systems and control tech); DT (textiles tech); electronics; engineering; environmental science; maths/further maths; stats; physics; science; tech and design). Plus AS level pass (grade E) at maths. Excluding general studies.
 

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 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
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 - Advanced Higher
Scottish Framework - Credit Standard Grade (Grades 1 & 2)
Scottish Framework - Higher
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 ? Refer to institution
Advanced Extension Award (AEA)
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
BTEC National Certificate (12 units) (not including Early Years)
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Plus grade E at A or AS level mathematics
Grades required Distinction, Distinction
BTEC National Diploma (18 units) (not including Early Years)
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Plus grade E at A or AS level mathematics
Grades required Merit, Merit, Merit
GCE A Level
Additional information Relevant subjects (applied ICT; applied science; biology; chemistry; computing; DT (product design); DT (systems and control tech); DT (textiles tech); electronics; engineering; environmental science; mathematics/further mathematics; statistics; physics; science; technology and design.
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 220 points from a minimum of two A-levels, to include a minimum of grade C at one relevant subject and a minimum AS level pass (grade E) at mathematics.
Subjects excluded for entry ? General studies
GCE A level Double Award
Additional information Additional FSMU or A-level or AS-level mathematics preferred in addition to the award.
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Engineering or manufacturing or science at grade C.
GCE AS
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Technology or science or mathematics preferred at grade C.
Subjects excluded for entry ? General Studies
GCE AS Double Award
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Mathematics or any science or any technology subject.
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma (core plus options)
Additional information Pass core and A-level mathematics, science or technology
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
European Baccalaureate
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 62% overall to include 7 in mathematics or science or technology subject. 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 ? 26 overall to include 4 in mathematics or science or technology subject at higher level.
Irish Leaving Certificate
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? BCCCC including mathematics and a science/technology subject at higher level
GCSE/SQA Standard Grade
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? English language and mathematics grade C
English, Welsh and Northern Irish points
Volume and depth of study (GCE A level or equivalent)
Minimum number required 2
Number preferred 3
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, to include a minimum of grade C at one relevant subject and a minimum AS level pass (grade E) at mathematics.
Scottish points
Tariff Score
Range of points in conditional offers 220
Advanced Diploma
Other information Any queries, refer to institution
Acceptability Acceptable on its own
Controlled Text Construction & the Built Environment. Engineering.
Free Text Grade C in the Advanced Diploma
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 Grade C in the Advanced Diploma. In addition A Level grade C in either Mathematics or a Science or Technology subject.
Additional requirements for entry In addition A Level grade C in either Mathematics or a Science or Technology subject.
Big Guide Code Cn/Ej