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    KEY FACTS

    • Title
      BSc (Hons) Science and the Media
    • Course type
      Full-time
    • Duration
      1 year (no placement)
    • Award
      Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)
    • Faculty
      Faculty of Science and Technology
    • School
      School of Biomedical and Biological Sciences
    • UCAS codes
      Institution P60
      Course C1P3
    • Location
      Plymouth

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Aimed at students who have successfully completed FdSc in Wildlife Education and Media at Cornwall College or a similar course elsewhere. Students with appropriate degrees and practical experience may also be considered.  An interview will be required.
 

English language requirements
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
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 (12 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 (18 units) (not including Early Years)
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 AS
GCE AS Double Award
GCSE/SQA Standard Grade
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)
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
Scottish points
Speech and Drama Exams (grades 6-8)
Ungraded Higher
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma (core plus options)
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)
Additional information This course is designed as a one year progression route for students with an approved foundation degree. Applicants with other qualifications at the appropriate level and experience may also be considered.
GCE A Level
Additional information This course is designed as a one year progression route for students with an approved foundation degree. Applicants with other qualifications at the appropriate level and experience may also be considered.
GCE A level Double Award
Additional information This course is designed as a one year progression route for students with an approved foundation degree. Applicants with other qualifications at the appropriate level and experience may also be considered.
Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning
Additional information This course is designed as a one year progression route for students with an approved foundation degree. Applicants with other qualifications at the appropriate level and experience may also be considered.
European Baccalaureate
Additional information This course is designed as a one year progression route for students with an approved foundation degree. Applicants with other qualifications at the appropriate level and experience may also be considered.
Others
Additional information This course is designed as a one year progression route for students with an approved foundation degree. Applicants with other qualifications at the appropriate level and experience may also be considered.
International Baccalaureate
Additional information This course is designed as a one year progression route for students with an approved foundation degree. Applicants with other qualifications at the appropriate level and experience may also be considered.
Irish Leaving Certificate
Additional information This course is designed as a one year progression route for students with an approved foundation degree. Applicants with other qualifications at the appropriate level and experience may also be considered.
Scottish Framework - Advanced Higher
Additional information This course is designed as a one year progression route for students with an approved foundation degree. Applicants with other qualifications at the appropriate level and experience may also be considered.
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Scottish Framework - Higher
Additional information This course is designed as a one year progression route for students with an approved foundation degree. Applicants with other qualifications at the appropriate level and experience may also be considered.
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
English, Welsh and Northern Irish points
Specific requirements
Specific subject, award and score/grade requirements This course is designed as a one year progression route for students with an approved foundation degree. Applicants with other qualifications at the appropriate level and experience may also be considered.
Advanced Diploma
Other information This course is designed as a one year progression route for students with an approved foundation degree. Applicants with other qualifications at the appropriate level and experience may also be considered.
Progression Diploma
Other information This course is designed as a one year progression route for students with an approved foundation degree. Applicants with other qualifications at the appropriate level and experience may also be considered.