Course Comparison

Course
MSc Human Geography Research BSc (Hons) Geography
Award
Master of Science - MSc Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)
Duration
1 year 3 years
Assessment breakdown
- -
Course type
Full-time Full-time
Placement
- (+ optional placement)
Location
Plymouth Plymouth
Provider
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Entry requirements
An honours degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant discipline or overseas equivalent.
If you have overseas qualifications you can check their comparability with the UK equivalent through ECCTIS, who provide an advisory service. 
If your first language is not English then evidence of English proficiency is required. For further advice on the appropriateness of overseas qualification and proficiency in the use of English, please contact our International Office
The minimum IELTS score for acceptable English proficiency for entry is 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary. 
IB
26-27 overall. English and mathematics must be included.
A level/AS level
104-112 points from a minimum of two A levels. Excluding general studies.
BTEC
DMM. We welcome this qualification however please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk, stating explicitly the full list of modules within your qualification.
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. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant 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 courses
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. science, humanities,combined), (including GCSE English and Mathematics grade C /4 or above or equivalent) with at least 33 credits at merit.
T level: Merit.
GCSE
Mathematics and English language grade C.
Other
Equivalent qualifications may be considered.
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary