Course Comparison

Course
BA (Hons) Financial Services BSc (Hons) Mathematics
Award
Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons) Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)
Duration
2 years 3 years
Assessment breakdown
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Course type
Full-time Full-time
Placement
- (+ optional placement)
Location
Highlands College Plymouth
Provider
Highlands College School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Entry requirements
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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. Must have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
A typical offer might be 120.
We do not run an unconditional offer scheme but may make personalised, lower offers to selected candidates.
Furthermore, applicants attending one of our spring offer holder days may also be given a lower offer after we have met you on the day.
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 (e.g mathematics, science, combined) with at least 33 credits at merit and/or distinction and to include at least 12 credits in mathematics units with merit. Individual interview/diagnostic test will be required please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.ukfor further information.
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.