To reward outstanding achievement the University of Plymouth offers scholarship schemes to help towards funding your studies. You could get up to 50% off your tuition fees in your first year.
Undergraduate
We require applicants to have completed the West African Senior School Certificate with a minimum of C6 or above (in English and Maths) and the West African General Certificate of Education Advanced Level with good overall grades to be considered for first-year entry. The Ghanaian Higher National Diploma may also be considered for advanced entry on a case by case basis.
For applicants that do not meet these requirements, there are foundation options available via the University of Plymouth and our partner college on campus, University of Plymouth International College (UPIC).
| A level | UCAS tariff | West African GCE A level | |
| AAA | 144 | AAA | |
| AAB | 136 | AAB | |
| ABB | 128 | ABB | |
| BBB | 120 | BBB | |
| BBC | 112 | BBC | |
| BCC | 104 | BCC | |
| CCC | 96 | CCC |
Postgraduate
We require applicants to have completed the Ghanaian bachelor degree from a recognised institution with the following degree classification:
| Ghanaian degree classification | Ghanaian degree classification - Alternative name | UK degree equivalent | |
| 1st | First class | 1st | |
| 2:1 | Second class - upper division | 2:1 | |
| 2:2 | Second class - lower division | 2:2 |
A recognised English language qualification (e.g. WAEC, NECO, IELTS) would be required, or successful completion of one of the University's pre-sessional English Language courses.
"The programme content motivated me to study at the University. It has all the necessary elements for effective and efficient development of the relevant expertise in hydrographic surveying."
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