Course Comparison

Course
BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Computer Science BEng (Hons) Integrated Engineering
Award
Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) Bachelor of Engineering - BEng (Hons)
Duration
3 years 3 years
Assessment breakdown
- -
Course type
Full-time Full-time
Placement
(+ optional placement) (+ optional placement)
Location
Plymouth Plymouth
Provider
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Entry requirements
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.
We do not run an unconditional offer scheme but may make personalised, lower offers to selected candidates.
BTEC
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.
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.
A typical offer is 112-128 points to include grade C in Maths and grade C in a second relevant subject in Science or Technology.
GCSE
English and Maths grade C / 4 or above or equivalent.
BTEC National Extended Diploma
DMM-DDM in a relevant Science or Engineering subject. Must include Maths units. Candidates may be interviewed before an offer is made.
Access
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 33 level 3 credits with at least 12 Level 3 credits at distinction in Mathematics and 12 credits at Merit in another Science, Engineering or Technology subject. Plus, GCSEs: English and Maths at a Grade C/4.
International Baccalaureate
28-30 points overall to include 5 at Higher Level Maths and 4 at Higher Level Sci/Tech subject.
Welsh Baccalaureate
120 points from Welsh Baccalaureate – accepted as additional points in addition to the two A levels described above.
Scottish Qualifications Authority
112-128 points including grade C in a relevant subject at Advanced Higher Level (applied ICT; applied science; biology; chemistry; computing; DT (product design); DT (systems and control tech); DT (textiles tech); electronics; engineering; environmental science; maths/further maths; stats; physics; science; tech and design). Plus pass Higher level maths.
Irish Leaving Certificate
Grades required: 112-128 including mathematics and a science or technology subject at higher level plus Ordinary Level Grade C Maths and English.
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary .