Course Comparison

Course
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Early Childhood Studies BSc (Hons) Psychology with Integrated Foundation Year
Award
Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)
Duration
3 years 4 years
Assessment breakdown
- -
Course type
Full-time Full-time
Placement
(+ optional placement) (+ optional placement)
Location
Plymouth Plymouth
Provider
School of Psychology School of Psychology
Entry requirements
A level
Normal minimum entry requirements are 112-128 points, excluding General Studies.
BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma
Normal minimum entry requirements are DMM-DDM in any subject.
Access to Higher Education at level 3
Normal minimum entry requirements are Pass (Science, Humanities, Combined, Social Sciences), with at least 33 credits units at Merit.
Welsh Baccalaureate
BBB at A Level or BB at A level plus 120 points from WB.
Scottish Qualifications Authority
Normal minimum entry requirements are 120 points, to include at least BB from Advanced Highers.
Irish Leaving Certificate
Normal minimum entry requirements are to obtain H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 (all at Higher level), plus Ordinary Level Grade C Maths and English.
International Baccalaureate
Normal minimum entry requirements are 26-30 points overall.
A level/AS level:For level 3 entry the tariff points entry level will normally be 32-48 points from A level or equivalent. Non-standard applicants will normally be interviewed.
BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: PPP in any subject.
Access to Higher Education: Pass Access in any subject
Welsh Baccalaureate: All applications to be referred to the Admissions Tutor.
Scottish Qualifications: 32-48 points at Advanced Highers.
Irish Leaving Certificate: 32-48 points.
International Baccalaureate: 24 points overall. If overseas and not studying English within IB, must have IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all other elements.
GCSE: English and Maths grade C / 4 or above or equivalent.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates returning to study, who can offer work or other related experience in lieu of formal qualifications. Therefore candidates with non-standard qualifications are assessed on an individual basis, usually via interview. We encourage any candidate who is unsure regarding the suitability of their qualifications or experience to contact Admissions in the first instance, who will then liaise with the Admissions Tutor and Programme Lead.
Extended entry requirements
  • English language requirements
  • We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.
  • Students under the age of 18 at the start of the programme are eligible to apply for this programme.