BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year - Entry requirements
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    KEY FACTS

    • Title
      BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year
    • Course type
      Full-time
    • Duration
      4 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 G408
    • Location
      Plymouth

Summary

180 points from a minimum of 2 A levels. GCSE mathematics and English at grade C. Mature students with appropriate work experience are encouraged to apply. Other qualifications considered - please enquire.
 
 
Tariff Score180
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 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 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)
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 - 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 ? Pass Access Course (any subject) (including GCSE English and mathematics grade C or equivalent).
BTEC National Award (6 units) (not including Early Years)
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
BTEC National Certificate (12 units) (not including Early Years)
Grades required Distinction, Merit
BTEC National Diploma (18 units) (not including Early Years)
Grades required Merit, Merit, Pass
GCE A Level
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 180 points from a minimum of 2 GCE A-levels
Subjects excluded for entry ? General studies (Critical Thinking only considered as Extra not as an A Level)
GCE AS
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
Cambridge Pre-U
Additional information science/technology subject accepted
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
European Baccalaureate
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 60% overall. 7.5 in English or first language
International Baccalaureate
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 24 overall
Scottish Framework - Advanced 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 minimum or equivalent
English, Welsh and Northern Irish points
Tariff Score
Range of points in conditional offers 180
Specific requirements
Specific subject, award and score/grade requirements 180 points from a minimum of 2 GCE A-levels
Scottish points
Tariff Score
Range of points in conditional offers 180
Advanced Diploma
Other information Any queries, refer to institution
Controlled Text Construction & the Built Environment. Creative & Media. Engineering. Information Technology. Society, Health & Development.
Free Text 180 UCAS tariff points
Big Guide Code Refer
Progression Diploma
Other information Any queries, refer to institution
Controlled Text Construction & the Built Environment. Creative & Media. Engineering. Information Technology. Society, Health & Development.
Free Text 180 UCAS tariff points
Big Guide Code Refer