Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
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Excluding General Studies and Travel and Tourism
Preferred subjects:- Art and Design, History, Geography, English, Languages, Science or separate Science such as Physics, Biology or Chemistry, Sociology, Philosophy, Psychology, Maths, Music
A maximum of 4 subjects are considered. These can be other A/S Levels (as long in a different subject) A-Levels or Level 3 equivalents.
Preferred subjects:- Art and Design, Business and Economics, Construction and Built Environment, Design Technology, English, Geography, History, Languages, Land Based and Environment, Music, Performing Arts and Drama, Science
Excluded subjects:- Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Early Years, Customer Service, Citizenship, Accounting, PE and Sport, Public Services and Uniformed Services, Travel & Tourism
Applicants doing Media subjects will be considered on an individual basis by Admissions Tutor.
Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at Level 3 with distinction
Construction, Planning, Built Environment subjects preferred but other subjects also considered
Achieve a minimum of 136 tariff points achieved in either five Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers.
Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of grades BBBBB is required. Where a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers have been taken you must achieve grades of BB in two Advanced Highers plus grades of CC in two Highers.
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications (AS Levels must be in different subject to A-Levels) to obtain 136 pts
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 136 pts
Preferred subjects:- Art and Design, Business and Economics, Construction and Built Environment, Design Technology, English, Geography, History, Languages, Land Based and Environment, Music, Performing Arts and Drama, Science
Excluded subjects:- Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Early Years, Customer Service, Citizenship, Accounting, PE and Sport, Public Services and Uniformed Services, Travel & Tourism
Applicants doing Media subjects will be considered on an individual basis by Admissions Tutor.
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 136 pts
Preferred subjects:- Art and Design, Business and Economics, Construction and Built Environment, Design Technology, English, Geography, History, Languages, Land Based and Environment, Music, Performing Arts and Drama, Science
Excluded subjects:- Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Early Years, Customer Service, Citizenship, Accounting, PE and Sport, Public Services and Uniformed Services, Travel & Tourism
Applicants doing Media subjects will be considered on an individual basis by Admissions Tutor.
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 136 pts
Preferred subjects:- Art and Design, Business and Economics, Construction and Built Environment, Design Technology, English, Geography, History, Languages, Land Based and Environment, Music, Performing Arts and Drama, Science
Excluded subjects:- Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Early Years, Customer Service, Citizenship, Accounting, PE and Sport, Public Services and Uniformed Services, Travel & Tourism
Applicants doing Media subjects will be considered on an individual basis by Admissions Tutor.
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 136 pts
Preferred subjects:- Art and Design, Business and Economics, Construction and Built Environment, Design Technology, English, Geography, History, Languages, Land Based and Environment, Music, Performing Arts and Drama, Science
Excluded subjects:- Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Early Years, Customer Service, Citizenship, Accounting, PE and Sport, Public Services and Uniformed Services, Travel & Tourism
Applicants doing Media subjects will be considered on an individual basis by Admissions Tutor.
Preferred subjects:- Art and Design, Business and Economics, Construction and Built Environment, Design Technology, English, Geography, History, Languages, Land Based and Environment, Music, Performing Arts and Drama, Science
Excluded subjects:- Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Early Years, Customer Service, Citizenship, Accounting, PE and Sport, Public Services and Uniformed Services, Travel & Tourism
Applicants doing Media subjects will be considered on an individual basis by Admissions Tutor.
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 136 pts
Preferred subjects:- Art and Design, Business and Economics, Construction and Built Environment, Design Technology, English, Geography, History, Languages, Land Based and Environment, Music, Performing Arts and Drama, Science
Excluded subjects:- Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Early Years, Customer Service, Citizenship, Accounting, PE and Sport, Public Services and Uniformed Services, Travel & Tourism
Applicants doing Media subjects will be considered on an individual basis by Admissions Tutor.
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 136 pts
Preferred subjects:- Art and Design, Business and Economics, Construction and Built Environment, Design Technology, English, Geography, History, Languages, Land Based and Environment, Music, Performing Arts and Drama, Science
Excluded subjects:- Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Early Years, Customer Service, Citizenship, Accounting, PE and Sport, Public Services and Uniformed Services, Travel & Tourism
Applicants doing Media subjects will be considered on an individual basis by Admissions Tutor.
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 136 pts
Preferred subjects:- Art and Design, Business and Economics, Construction and Built Environment, Design Technology, English, Geography, History, Languages, Land Based and Environment, Music, Performing Arts and Drama, Science
Excluded subjects:- Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Early Years, Customer Service, Citizenship, Accounting, PE and Sport, Public Services and Uniformed Services, Travel & Tourism
Applicants doing Media subjects will be considered on an individual basis by Admissions Tutor.
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 136 pts
Preferred subjects:- Art and Design, Business and Economics, Construction and Built Environment, Design Technology, English, Geography, History, Languages, Land Based and Environment, Music, Performing Arts and Drama, Science
Excluded subjects:- Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Early Years, Customer Service, Citizenship, Accounting, PE and Sport, Public Services and Uniformed Services, Travel & Tourism
Applicants doing Media subjects will be considered on an individual basis by Admissions Tutor.
Achieve a minimum of 136 tariff points achieved in either three Advanced Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers.
Where three Advanced Highers have been taken achieve a minimum of grades BBC.
Where a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers have been taken you must achieve (grades of BB in two Advanced Highers plus grades of CC in two Highers).
Obtain a minimum of 34 points overall
For students who do not already hold a GCSE in English Language at Grade C/4 or above Standard Level English Language (not literature) English A - Grade 4 or above or English B - Grade 5 from the IB Diploma will be accepted
For students who do not already hold a GCSE in Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above Standard Level Maths, grade 5 or above from the IB Diploma will be accepted
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 136 pts
Must be in a topic related to the degree subject being applied for
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 136 pts
Pass the Irish Leaving Certificate with a minimum of 136 tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects. This must include English Language and Maths taken at either Ordinary Level (minimum grade O1-O4 (or A-C/A1-C3)) or Higher level minimum grade H1/H7 (or A-D / A1-D3 up to and including 2016)
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
GCSE English Language or English Literature and GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above. These must have been achieved and evidenced at the earliest opportunity to help confirm your admission and allow for on-time enrolment. Level 2 equivalents are not accepted.
Pass with 120 credits at level 4
Considered on an individual basis
Must be in a related pathway
Pass with 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5
Considered on an individual basis
Must be in a related pathway
Preferred subjects:- Art and Design, Business and Economics, Construction and Built Environment, Design Technology, English, Geography, History, Languages, Land Based and Environment, Music, Performing Arts and Drama, Science
Excluded subjects:- Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Early Years, Customer Service, Citizenship, Accounting, PE and Sport, Public Services and Uniformed Services, Travel & Tourism
Applicants doing Media subjects will be considered on an individual basis by Admissions Tutor.
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 136 pts
Preferred subjects:- Art and Design, Business and Economics, Construction and Built Environment, Design Technology, English, Geography, History, Languages, Land Based and Environment, Music, Performing Arts and Drama, Science
Excluded subjects:- Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Early Years, Customer Service, Citizenship, Accounting, PE and Sport, Public Services and Uniformed Services, Travel & Tourism
Applicants doing Media subjects will be considered on an individual basis by Admissions Tutor.
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 136 pts
Preferred subjects:- Art and Design, Business and Economics, Construction and Built Environment, Design Technology, English, Geography, History, Languages, Land Based and Environment, Music, Performing Arts and Drama, Science
Excluded subjects:- Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Early Years, Customer Service, Citizenship, Accounting, PE and Sport, Public Services and Uniformed Services, Travel & Tourism
Applicants doing Media subjects will be considered on an individual basis by Admissions Tutor.
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 136 pts
Preferred subjects:- Art and Design, Business and Economics, Construction and Built Environment, Design Technology, English, Geography, History, Languages, Land Based and Environment, Music, Performing Arts and Drama, Science
Excluded subjects:- Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Early Years, Customer Service, Citizenship, Accounting, PE and Sport, Public Services and Uniformed Services, Travel & Tourism
Applicants doing Media subjects will be considered on an individual basis by Admissions Tutor.
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 136 pts
Preferred subjects:- Art and Design, Business and Economics, Construction and Built Environment, Design Technology, English, Geography, History, Languages, Land Based and Environment, Music, Performing Arts and Drama, Science
Excluded subjects:- Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Early Years, Customer Service, Citizenship, Accounting, PE and Sport, Public Services and Uniformed Services, Travel & Tourism
Applicants doing Media subjects will be considered on an individual basis by Admissions Tutor.
Considered with a maximum of 3 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 136 pts
Preferred subjects:- Art and Design, Business and Economics, Construction and Built Environment, Design Technology, English, Geography, History, Languages, Land Based and Environment, Music, Performing Arts and Drama, Science
Excluded subjects:- Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Early Years, Customer Service, Citizenship, Accounting, PE and Sport, Public Services and Uniformed Services, Travel & Tourism
Applicants doing Media subjects will be considered on an individual basis by Admissions Tutor.
in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction
Applicants doing Media subjects will be considered on an individual basis by Admissions Tutor.
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
If your application is progressed, you will be asked to submit a portfolio of your creative work. Guidance on how to put your portfolio together will be provided once you have made your application.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in the remaining three skills. |
