BA (Hons) Architecture vs BSc (Hons) Building Surveying

Course Comparison

Course	BA (Hons) Architecture	BSc (Hons) Building Surveying
Award	Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons)	Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)
Duration	3 years	3 years
Assessment breakdown	100% coursework	65% coursework 35% exams
Course type	Full-time	Full-time
Placement	-	(+ optional placement)
Location	Plymouth	Plymouth
Provider	School of Art, Design and Architecture	School of Art, Design and Architecture
Entry requirements	Digital portfolio You will be required to submit a digital portfolio demonstrating a range of creative skill sets. Advice on how to create and submit your portfolio. A level A minimum of two A levels; General Studies accepted. International Baccalaureate 26–34 points. 18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma DMM-DDM (Distinction Distinction Merit). BTEC National Diploma modules If you hold a BTEC qualification, it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information, we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. All Access courses Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (preferably Art and Design or combined) with at least 33 credits at Merit and/or Distinction. T level Merit in digital production, design and development. GCSE Five passes including Mathematics and English Language grade C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered. Applicants who will require a Student (formerly Tier 4) visa to study in the UK Please note that if you are planning to complete further studies in Architecture, Student visa restrictions mean that you cannot undertake a Post-Part 1 placement in the UK but may be able to secure a placement year in your home country or elsewhere outside the UK, as other international students have done in the past. English language requirements We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications, please refer to our tariff glossary.	A level: A minimum of 2 A levels; General Studies accepted. International Baccalaureate: 26–28 points. 18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: MMM-DMM BTEC National Diploma modules: If you hold a BTEC qualification, it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information, we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. GCSE: Mathematics and English Language grade C. T level: Merit in any subject. All relevant international qualifications will be considered – please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk. Other Other combinations and non-A level qualifications also considered. Second year entry possible with a good HNC/HND or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications and industry experience can be considered. Candidates concerned about meeting this offer are encouraged to contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk. English language requirements We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications, please refer to our tariff glossary.