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Ulster University's General Entrance Requirements state the minimum qualifications needed for application to a course at Ulster University. All undergraduate programmes require Republic of Ireland applicants to achieve a minimum of either:
IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE
H6, H6, H6, H6 in four subjects and either a H6 or O4 in a fifth subject. English (H6/O4) is required.
QQI / FETAC LEVEL 5
Successful completion of a Major FETAC/QQI award with Passes in 8 module units to include Leaving Cert English (H6/O4) or Pass in Communications 5N0690.
Ulster University does not consider grades achieved in the Junior Certificate, therefore there is no requirement for Junior Certificate grades.
Most programmes at Ulster University require students to achieve a minimum UCAS Points Tariff. Ulster University counts all Leaving Cert Established (LCE) grades towards the total amount of UCAS points achieved. Please note, Leaving Cert Vocational Programme (LCVP) and Leaving Cert Applied (LCA) grades are not counted toward the amount of UCAS points achieved.
Use the UCAS Tariff Point calculator below to help you understand what your predicted or achieved grades equate to.
For some programmes, where demand far exceeds capacity, we require Leaving Cert applicants to achieve a minimum grade profile comprising five higher level grades. Applicants must achieve the minimum grade profile. The equivalent UCAS Tariff points are not accepted.
You can count all of your achieved Leaving Cert grades toward the amount of UCAS Tariff Points you achieve.
Use this calculator to add up your predicted or achieved Leaving Certificate grades to see your total UCAS Tariff points. This is helpful when checking the entry requirements for your chosen Ulster University course.
You must select a minimum of four higher grades and a fifth higher or ordinary grade.
This calculator is for guidance only. Always check the official entry requirements for your chosen course.
Post-Leaving Cert Requirements
Ulster welcomes applicants presenting with QQI Level 5 or Level 6 qualifications. Please check the individual course page and use the A-level converter below to identify what grades you need to gain from your QQI qualification to meet the course-specific requirements. If there are subjects that are required to be studied at A-Level, they will also need to be studied as part of your QQI qualification.
AAA - 8 Distinctions
AAB - 6 Distinctions, 2 Merits
ABB - 5 Distinctions, 3 Merits
BBB - 4 Distintcions, 4 Merits
BBC - 2 Distinctions, 6 Merits
BCC - 1 Distinction, 7 Merits
CCC - 8 Merits
Check that you meet the entry requirements for your chosen undergraduate degree.
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