Apply from Barbados

If you're a student from Barbados thinking of coming to study in Plymouth, you'll find all the essential information you need right here

If you’re a student in Barbados considering studying at the University of Plymouth, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
On this page, you’ll find all the details about entry requirements, tuition fees, and funding options. You can also read about the experiences of other students to get a better sense of life at Plymouth and how they’ve navigated their own journey.
 

International tuition fees

Details of tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes are available in the 'Fees, costs, and funding' section on the respective course webpage. Use our course search tool to find the course you wish to apply for.

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International scholarships

To recognise outstanding achievement, the University of Plymouth offers scholarship schemes to help fund your studies. You could receive up to 50% off your tuition fees in your last year.
 

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Applicants will be required to show evidence of having achieved Grades I (one), II (two) or (if taken from 1998) Grade III in English and Maths in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC). This is GCSE equivalent.
Applicants who have the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with two Grade II and four Grade III double-unit subjects (including two double-unit courses) are eligible to apply for a bachelors degree. Within these six units, we will consider two units being single awards.
An associate degree, with good grades, may also be considered suitable for direct entry to year one of a relevant bachelor degree course.
For applicants who do not meet the above requirements, there are foundation options available via the University of Plymouth and University of Plymouth International College (UPIC).
UCAS tariff A level CAPE or Associate Degree
56 A*
48 A I
40 B II
32 C III
24 D IV
16 E V

Postgraduate

The standard requirement for entry to a taught masters programme is an undergraduate (bachelor) degree that is equivalent to a UK upper second class degree (2:1).
Classification University of the West Indies GPA UK degree equivalent
First Class 3.60 - 4.00 1st
Second Class (Upper Division) 3.00 - 3.59 2:1
Second Class (Lower Division) 2.50 - 2.99 2:2


English language requirements

Barbados nationals are currently exempt from Home Office English language requirements. Grade III in the CSEC is considered suitable to meet the University's English language requirements.
For other applicants, a recognised English language qualification (e.g. IELTS) would be required or successful completion of one of the University's pre-sessional @ Pre-sessional English language courses .
A group of students walking across Plymouth campus near Drakes Place and the Reservoir Cafe
 

Agents in Barbados

For further assistance and guidance, get in touch with our agent in Barbados. They will be happy to provide the support you need.
You can visit UKESC’s website for details of their upcoming visits to the region. These typically occur between September and November, and again in March–April.
UKESC Ltd
Website: www.ukesc.co.uk
 

Hear from some of our Caribbean students at Plymouth

The University helped me tremendously with settling in – I was able to meet new people at the events they held for international students. I especially liked the tea and scones and dinner they provided for us.

The University of Plymouth not only provides you with an education, but also with an experience of self-discovery and opportunities of personal development. am so grateful for the opportunity!

I enjoyed having discussions in the classroom and being with groups of like-minded people who were focused on teaching and learning and professional development.