For entry into the one-year programme you must have completed a foundation degree or equivalent with a finance or business emphasis, equivalent to 120 credits of study at both Levels 4 and 5.

Candidates whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element) or equivalent. Read more about English language requirements.

We welcome applicants with international qualifications.

A level
112-128 points, to include a minimum of 2 A levels, including B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics. (Pure Maths, Pure and Applied Maths, Maths and Statistics, Maths and Mechanics are also accepted as they are considered the same as the Maths A Level). Excluding General Studies. Must have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.

A typical offer might be 120.

We do not run an unconditional offer scheme but may make personalised, lower offers to selected candidates.

Furthermore, applicants attending one of our spring offer holder days may also be given a lower offer after we have met you on the day.

18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DDM to include a distinction in a mathematics unit: individual interview/diagnostic test will be required.

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. This information enables us to process your application quickly and avoid 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.

Access
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 33 level 3 credits with at least 12 Level 3 credits at distinction in Mathematics including a unit introducing calculus, plus, GCSEs: English and Maths at a Grade C/4.

International Baccalaureate
30 overall to include 5 at Higher Level mathematics.

Other qualifications are also welcome and will be considered individually, as will be individuals returning to education, email maths@plymouth.ac.uk

Students may also apply for the BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Foundation Year. Successful completion of the foundation year guarantees automatic progression to the first year of any of our mathematics courses.

English language requirements

We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.