English and one of Mathemtics or Science at grade 4 / C or equivalent.

Normal minimum entry requirements are BBC at A-level excluding General Studies.

All applications to be referred to the Admissions Tutor.

Can be accepted as add-on points, in addition to 2 A-levels. Refer to Admissions Tutor.

48 Points. All applications to be referred to the Admissions Tutor.

Normal minimum entry requirements are 3334.

28 overall. English and Mathematics accepted within. Higher Level = 4 Standard Level = 5

If overseas and not studying English within IB – MUST have IELTS: 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all other elements.

A Level
From a minimum of two A levels. Other combinations will be considered. Preference for social science, health and social care, early years, childcare subjects/qualifications but others are considered.

T Level
Preference is given to education, childcare, social science or health and social care but others are considered. A minimum of a Pass (C or more on the core) is required.

BTEC
DMM-MMM. Preference for social science/health & social care/early years/childcare qualifications but others are considered

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.

International baccalaureate
26–28 overall. Preference for social science/health and social care/early years/childcare qualifications but others are considered.
English accepted within - Advanced Level = 4, Standard Level = 5
If overseas and not studying English within IB – MUST have IELTS: 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all elements

Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits at Merit or Distinction.

GCSE
Although it is preferable to achieve GCSE grade C/4 or above in English language and Mathematics for this course, it is not mandatory and the admissions tutor will consider alternative grades. If you choose to go on to study a PGCE, EYITT or a health-related course you will require them.

Alternatively, if you have any questions or concerns about meeting the entry requirements listed above we would encourage you to contact the Admissions Team on +44 1752 585858 or email admissions@plymouth.ac.uk, where a member of the team can offer you further advice. Or you may like to consider our BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with Foundation course.

English language requirements

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

For a full list of all acceptable qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.