BA (Hons) 3D Design - Entry requirements
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    KEY FACTS

    • Title
      BA (Hons) 3D Design
    • Course type
      Full-time
    • Duration
      3 years (no placement)
    • Award
      Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons)
    • Faculty
      Faculty of Arts
    • School
      School of Architecture, Design and Environment
    • UCAS codes
      Institution P60
      Course W250
    • Location
      Plymouth

​Entry requirements

​Summary


2012 entry requirements
240 tariff points including two A levels or one double award.
 
 
2013 entry requirements
280 tariff points including two A levels or one double award.
 

The table below displays the complete list of entry requirements for 2013 entry. 
Tariff Score280 - 280
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.
Access To HE Courses (including Scottish Access)
Additional information Art foundation course preferred. Portfolio and interview required.
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Pass access with 33 Credits at Merit/or Distinction in Art and Design subject. Portfolio and interview required.
Advanced Extension Award (AEA)
Additional information Interview and portfolio required.
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
BTEC National Award (6 units) (not including Early Years)
Additional information Interview and portfolio required.
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
BTEC National Certificate (12 units) (not including Early Years)
Additional information Interview and portfolio required.
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 280 UCAS points
BTEC National Certificate in Children's Care, Learning and Devt (Theory) (2007 onwards)
Acceptability Not acceptable
BTEC National Certificate in Early Years (Theory) (pre-2007)
Additional information Portfolio and interview required.
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
BTEC National Diploma (18 units) (not including Early Years)
Additional information Portfolio and interview required.
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 280 UCAS points
Grades required Distinction, Merit, Merit
BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Devt (Theory) (2007 onwards)
Acceptability Not acceptable
BTEC National Diploma in Early Years (Theory) (pre-2007)
Acceptability Not acceptable
BTEC National in Children's Care, Learning and Devt, Prof Practice Element (2007 onwards)
Acceptability Not acceptable
BTEC National in Early Years (Practical) (pre-2007)
Acceptability Not acceptable
Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art & Design)
Additional information Interview and portfolio required.
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Grades required Distinction
FSMQ (Free Standing Maths Qualifications)
Additional information Portfolio and interview required.
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
GCE A Level
Additional information Interview and portfolio required.
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 280 tariff points
GCE A level Double Award
Additional information Interview and portfolio required.
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 280 tariff points
GCE AS
Additional information Interview and portfolio required.
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
GCE AS Double Award
Additional information Interview and portfolio required.
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Key Skill - Application of Number
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Will KS tariff points be counted? No
What KS level is appropriate? Not accepted
Key skill - Communication
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Will KS tariff points be counted? No
What KS level is appropriate? Not accepted
Key skill - ICT
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Will KS tariff points be counted? No
What KS level is appropriate? Not accepted
Key skill - Improving Own Knowledge
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Will KS tariff points be counted? No
What KS level is appropriate? Not accepted
Key skill - Problem Solving
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Will KS tariff points be counted? No
What KS level is appropriate? Not accepted
Key skill - Working with Others
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Will KS tariff points be counted? No
What KS level is appropriate? Not accepted
OCR National Certificate (6 units)
Additional information Interview and portfolio required.
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
OCR National Diploma (12 units)
Additional information Interview and portfolio required.
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 280 UCAS points
OCR National Extended Diploma (18 units)
Additional information Interview and portfolio required.
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma (core plus options)
Additional information Interview and portfolio required.
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 280 UCAS points
Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning
Additional information Not Accepted
Additional Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Additional information Art foundation course preferred. Portfolio and interview required.
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 280 tariff points
Advanced Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
Additional information Art foundation course preferred. Portfolio and interview required.
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 280 tariff points
Advanced Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Additional information Art foundation course preferred. Portfolio and interview required.
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? D*D*
AQA Baccalaureate
Acceptability Not acceptable
ASDAN Certificate for Personal Effectiveness
Acceptability Not acceptable
Award (QCF) (Level 3)
Additional information Art foundation course preferred. Portfolio and interview required.
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 280 tariff points
BTEC Award (QCF) (Level 3)
Additional information Art foundation course preferred. Portfolio and interview required.
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 280 tariff points
BTEC Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
Additional information Art foundation course preferred. Portfolio and interview required.
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 280 tariff points
BTEC Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Additional information Art foundation course preferred. Portfolio and interview required.
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 280 tariff points
BTEC Extended Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
Additional information Art foundation course preferred. Portfolio and interview required.
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 280 tariff points
BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Additional information Art foundation course preferred. Portfolio and interview required.
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? DDM
BTEC Subsidiary Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
Additional information Art foundation course preferred. Portfolio and interview required.
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 280 tariff points in total
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Additional information Art foundation course preferred. Portfolio and interview required.
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 280 tariff points in total
BTEC/Scottish Higher National Certificate (HNC)
Additional information Art foundation course preferred. Portfolio and interview required.
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Overall Merit
BTEC/Scottish Higher National Diploma (HND)
Additional information Art foundation course preferred. Portfolio and interview required.
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Overall Merit
Cambridge Pre-U
Acceptability Not acceptable
Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
Acceptability Not acceptable
Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Additional information Art foundation course preferred. Portfolio and interview required.
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? D*D*
English Language Requirements for International Applicants
Additional information 6
Essential Skills Wales
Acceptability Not acceptable
European Baccalaureate
Additional information Art foundation course preferred. Portfolio and interview required.
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 70%
Extended Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
Acceptability Not acceptable
Extended Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Additional information Art foundation course preferred. Portfolio and interview required.
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? DDM
Extended Project (2008 onwards)
Additional information Art foundation course preferred. Portfolio and interview required.
Acceptability Acceptable only when combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 280 tariff points
Foundation Degree
Additional information Art foundation course preferred. Portfolio and interview required.
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Pass
Functional Skills
Acceptability Not acceptable
Higher Apprenticeships
Acceptability Not acceptable
Introductory Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Acceptability Not acceptable
NVQ Award (QCF) (Level 3)
Acceptability Not acceptable
NVQ Certificate (QCF) (Level 3)
Acceptability Not acceptable
NVQ Diploma (QCF) (Level 3)
Acceptability Not acceptable
Others
Additional information International qualifications considered - please contact admissions department for clarification and further information.
Scottish Group Awards
Acceptability Not acceptable
Work-based Learning: Advanced Apprenticeships
Acceptability Not acceptable
Work-based Learning: NVQ Level 3
Acceptability Not acceptable
Work-based Learning: Other
Acceptability Not acceptable
AAT level 3 NVQ in Accounting
Additional information Not Accepted
Acceptability Not acceptable
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? Not Accepted
Advanced Placement Tests
Acceptability Not acceptable
Asset Languages
Acceptability Not acceptable
British Horse Society Awards
Acceptability Not acceptable
CACHE Award in Child Care and Education
Acceptability Not acceptable
CACHE Certificate in Childcare and Education
Acceptability Not acceptable
CACHE Diploma in Child Care & Education
Acceptability Not acceptable
Cambridge Pre-U Certificate
Acceptability Not acceptable
CeFS (Certifcate in Financial Studies)
Acceptability Not acceptable
CFSP (Certificate in Financial Services Practice)
Acceptability Not acceptable
DipFS (Diploma in Financial Studies)
Acceptability Not acceptable
Diploma in Fashion Retail
Acceptability Not acceptable
EDI Level 3 Certificate in Accounting
Acceptability Not acceptable
Higher Sports Leader Award
Acceptability Not acceptable
International Baccalaureate
Additional information Art foundation course preferred. Portfolio and interview required.
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 25
Irish Leaving Certificate
Additional information Art foundation course preferred. Portfolio and interview required.
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 280 traiff points
Music (ABRSM/Guildhall/LCMM/Trinity/Rockschool)
Acceptability Not acceptable
OCR Certificate for IT Practitioners
Acceptability Not acceptable
OCR Diploma for IT Practitioners
Acceptability Not acceptable
OCR Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Engineers
Acceptability Not acceptable
PCert LAM - Drama
Acceptability Not acceptable
Speech and Drama Exams (grades 6-8)
Acceptability Not acceptable
PC Passport
Acceptability Not acceptable
Scottish Baccalaureate
Acceptability Not acceptable
Scottish Core Skills - Application of Number
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Will Tariff points be counted? No
What Core Skills level is appropriate? Higher
Scottish Core Skills - Communication
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Will Tariff points be counted? No
What Core Skills level is appropriate? Higher
Scottish Core Skills - ICT
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Will Tariff points be counted? No
What Core Skills level is appropriate? Higher
Scottish Core Skills - Problem Solving
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Will Tariff points be counted? No
What Core Skills level is appropriate? Higher
Scottish Core Skills - Working with Others
Is achievement encouraged? Yes
Will Tariff points be counted? No
What Core Skills level is appropriate? Higher
Scottish Framework - Advanced Higher
Additional information Art foundation course encouraged. Portfolio and interview required.
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? 280 UCAS Points
Scottish Framework - Credit Standard Grade (Grades 1 & 2)
Acceptability Not acceptable
Scottish Framework - Higher
Additional information Art foundation course encouraged. Portfolio and interview required.
Acceptability Acceptable on its own & combined with other quals
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? CCCC-CCC
Scottish Framework - Intermediate 2
Acceptability Not acceptable
Scottish National Certificate
Acceptability Not acceptable
Ungraded Higher
Acceptability Not acceptable
GCSE/SQA Standard Grade
Subjects / score / points / percentage required for entry ? GCSE Grade C in Maths and English (desirable)
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 280 - 280
Minimum points required from qualifications with the volume and depth of A level or equivalent 280
Specific requirements
Specific subject, award and score/grade requirements Interview and portfolio required. Foundation Art Course or BTEC National Diploma encouraged or 6 unit Art or equivalent Award welcomed
Scottish points
Tariff Score
Range of points in conditional offers 280 - 280
Grades (if tariff not used)
Scottish Higher grade range CCC
Advanced Diploma
Additional requirements for entry 280 UCAS points
Tariff Score
Range of points in conditional offers 280
Progression Diploma
Acceptability Acceptable on its own or in combination
Additional requirements for entry 280 UCAS points
Tariff Score
Range of points in conditional offers 280
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma (Core plus Practical Learning)
Acceptability Y
Overall Tariff point requirement (including core points)
280 - 280
Additional information Interview and portfolio required.