ulster university business school eu entry requirements

1

ULSTER UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL

EU ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The following details the approved entry requirements for all Ulster Business School programmes

offered by QAHE and available to students from the EU or those presenting qualifications gained in

EU member states.

Prepared By: Martin Smith

Document Version: 4

Last Revision Date: 12 April 2016

Revision Basis: Refer to Document Change Control

Create Date: 15 October 2014

2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Entry requirements for applicants presenting qualifications from the following country:

Austria Page 3 Belgium Page 4 Bulgaria Page 5 Croatia Page 6 Cyprus / North Cyprus Page 7 Czech Republic Page 8 Denmark Page 9 Estonia Page 10 Finland Page 11 France Page 12 Germany Page 13 Greece Page 14 Hungary Page 15 Italy Page 16 Latvia Page 17 Lithuania Page 18 Luxembourg Page 19 Malta Page 20 Netherlands Page 21 Poland Page 22 Portugal Page 23 Romania Page 24 Slovakia Page 25 Slovenia Page 26 Spain Page 27 Sweden Page 28 USSR (Former Soviet Union States) Page 29 Document Change Control Page 30

3

COUNTRY ENTRY TO ULSTER PROPOSED INTERNATIONAL ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

AUSTRIA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard EU English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting Austrian qualifications, they must have at least a grade of 3 in Maths as part of the Abschlussprüfungszeugnis (4 in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting with Finance). An average mark of 3 in Maths as part of the Zuegnis uber die Studienberechtigungsprufing would also be sufficient (4 in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting with Finance).

UG Programmes

Students must have passed the Reifeprüfung / Matura from Allgemeinbildende Höhere Schulen OR the Zuegnis uber die Studienberechtigungsprufing with average marks of 3 and above. OR Students who have passed the following with average marks of 3 and above:

Abschlusszeugnis (from a Kolleg)

Berufsreifeprüfung / TVE‐Diploma

Diplom OR International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points (including at least 15 points at the higher level and a minimum of 4 points in English (in which case students are exempt from IELTS/TOEFL) and 4 points in Maths. OR European Baccalaureate with an overall score of 70% or above in all subjects. For courses requiring Maths a grade 7 in the relevant subject would be sufficient. Students obtaining 8 or above (10 being the highest mark) in English as a Second Language will not need an additional English Test. Standard English Language Requirements apply in all other cases. For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed 2‐3 years of their Bachelor degree, Diplomstudium/Magister OR Fachhochschuldiplom (Mag FH/Dip‐Ing FH) with average grades of 2.5 or above (see Grading System below), in a relevant subject they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. OR If students have completed either the Abschlusszeugnis (from a Kolleg), the Berufsreifeprüfung / TVE‐Diploma or the Diplom with average grades of 2.5 and above, and have completed relevant subjects, they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. Grading System: A numerical scale of 1 ‐ 5 is used, with four being the minimum pass mark, 1 being the top of the scale.

PG Programmes

Students must have successfully passed their Bachelor degree, Diplomstudium/Magister OR Fachhochschuldiplom (Mag FH/Dip‐Ing FH) with average grades of 2.5 or above. Students who have the Fachhochschuldiplom / Diplom (FH) with grades of 2.5 or below could be considered for the Graduate Certificate programme.

4


BELGIUM English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard EU English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting Belgian qualifications, they must have at least a 6/10 or 12/20 or 60% with ‘mention’ in Maths as part of the Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur OR the Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs OR the Abschlusszuegnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts. (Need 7/10 or 14/20 or 70% in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting with Finance).

UG Programmes

Students must have passed the Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur OR the Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs OR the Abschlusszuegnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts with a minimum overall average of 6/10 or 12/20 or 60% with ‘mention’. OR Students who have passed the “Gegradueerde (from 2009)” or “Kandidaat” with an average of 60% may also be considered. OR International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points (including at least 15 points at the higher level and a minimum of 4 points in English (in which case students are exempt from IELTS/TOEFL) and 4 points in Maths (for those course which require it). OR European Baccalaureate with an overall score of 70% or above in all subjects. For courses requiring Maths a grade 7 in the relevant subject would be sufficient. Students obtaining 8 or above (10 being the highest mark) in English as a Second Language will not need an additional English Test. Standard English Language Requirements apply in all other cases. For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed 2‐3 years of their Bachelor (from 2004 onwards) OR Licentiaat/ Licencié and other two cycle diplomas with average grades of 60% (met onderscheiding/avec distinction) or above, in a relevant subject, they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. OR Students who have completed the “Gegradueerde (from 2009)” or “Kandidaat” with an average of 70% and have covered the relevant syllabus may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. Grading System: The most common is a scale of 1 to 10 or 1 to 20, details are included on the diploma supplement. Higher: The grades awarded at the end of every academic year are as follows: met voldoening / avec satisfaction (50% pass grade) met onderscheiding / avec distinction (approximately 70%) met grote onderscheiding / avec grande distinction (approximately 80%) met grootste onderscheiding / avec la plus grande distinction (approximately 90%)

PG Programmes

Students must have successfully passed their Bachelor (from 2004 onwards) OR Licentiaat/ Licencié and other two cycle diplomas with average grades of 60% (met onderscheiding/avec distinction) or above. A Student with less may be considered for the Graduate Certificate.

5


BULGARIA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard EU English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting Bulgarian qualifications, they must have at least an overall average of 3 in Maths as part of their high school qualifications. (4 if wishing to study BSc Hons Accounting with Finance).

UG Programmes

Students must have passed one of the following with an overall average of 4.5 (dobur) or above:

Diploma za Sredno ‐ Spetzialno Obrazovanie (Diploma of Completed Secondary Education)

Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie (Diploma of Completed Secondary Education)

Diploma za Zavarsheno Poluvisshe Obrazovanie (DZPO)

Diploma of Intermediate Higher Education For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed 1‐2 years of their Diploma za Zavarsheno Visshe Obrazovanie (Diploma of Completed Higher Education) OR a Bakalavr (pre 2002) with a grade of 4 (dobur) or above, in a relevant subject, they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. Students holding a pre‐2002 Bakalavr can be considered for the final year. Grading system: (2‐6 with a minimum pass‐mark of 3) is used for all levels: 2 – Slab (Poor / Fail) 3 – Sreden (Sufficient) 4 – Dobur (Good) 5 – Mnogo Dobur (Very Good) 6 – Otlichen (Excellent)

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Diploma za Zavarsheno Visshe Obrazovanie (Diploma of Completed Higher Education) OR Bakalavr (post 2002) with a grade of 4 (dobur) or above (5 mnogo dobur/very good; 6 otlichen/excellent). A Student with less may be considered for the Graduate Certificate.

6


CROATIA

English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard EU English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting Croatian qualifications, they must have at least an overall average of 2 in Maths as part of their Matura. (3 if wishing to study BSc Hons Accounting with Finance).

UG Programmes

Students must have passed the Svjedodžba o Maturi (Matura Certificate) with an overall average of 3 (dobar) or above. Students with the following can also be considered:

Svjedodžba o Završnome Radu (Final Practical Assignment) (Average of at least 3)

Baccalaureus / Baccalaurea (Bachelor degree)

Diploma Više Obrazovanje (Diploma of Higher Education)

Diploma Visoko Obrazovanje / Diplomirani (Advanced Diploma of Higher Education) Grading system: (1‐5 with a minimum pass‐mark of 2) is used for all levels: 5 ‐ odlican (excellent) 4 ‐ vrlo dobar (very good) 3 ‐ dobar (good) 2 ‐ dovoljan (satisfactory) 1 ‐ nedovoljan (unsatisfactory)

PG Programmes

Students must hold either of the following with a score of 3 or above:

Baccalaureus / Baccalaurea (Bachelor degree)

Diploma Visoko Obrazovanje / Diplomirani (Advanced Diploma of Higher Education) Students with the following can also be considered:

Diploma Specijalist (Postgraduate Specialist Diploma)

Magistar (Master's Degree) A Student with less may be considered for the Graduate Certificate.

7


CYPRUS / NORTH CYPRUS


All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard EU English Language Requirements with the exception of applicants with a C or above in IGCSE English/English as a Second Language. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Cyprus, they must have at least an overall average of 16 in Maths as part of the Apolytirion or 8 if presenting the Lise Diploma. (17 or 9 if wishing to study BSc Hons Accounting with Finance). Students who did not take the Apolytirion or did not take Maths as part of their Apolytirion must have GCSE Maths with grade C or above. (B for BSc Hons Accounting with Finance).

UG Programmes

Students must have completed the Apolytirion with an overall average of 17 or above OR the Lise Diploma (North Cyprus) with an overall average of 8 or above If students are taking A Levels: Students must have completed the Apolytirion with an overall average of 16 or above AND 1 A Level (in a relevant subject, excluding Modern Greek) with grade C or above. OR Students must have completed the Apolytirion with an overall average of 15 or above AND 2 A Levels (in relevant subjects, excluding Modern Greek) with grade C or above. OR Students from Grammar Schools and other UK Curriculum Schools will need to have passed their A Levels and have achieved the minimum required grades for their chosen degree. For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed an Associate Degree (from Cyprus College, Intercollege, Fredericks College or Americanos College) in a relevant subject with an overall GPA of 2.5 or above they may be considered for direct entry to the 2nd year. Grading System: The Apolytirio is marked on a scale of 1 ‐ 20 in public schools, the minimum pass‐mark being 10, and on a scale of 1‐100 in private schools, the minimum pass mark being between 46 and 50.

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Bachelors Degree with an overall average of 6/60% or above. OR A 4 year Bachelors Degree from Cyprus College or Intercollege with a CGPA of 2.5 or above. OR A Lisans Diplomasi with a CGPA of 2.5 or above (North Cyprus) A Student with less may be considered for the Graduate Certificate.

8


CZECH REPUBLIC


All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard EU English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting Czech qualifications, they must have a minimum average of 3 in Maths as part of the Secondary School Leaving Certificate. (2 if wishing to study BSc Hons Accounting with Finance).

UG Programmes

Students must have passed their Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with a minimum average of 3. OR An average of 3 in the Diplomovaný specialista ‐ DiS / Vysvědčení o absolutoriu (Certified Specialist) OR An average of 3 in the Pomaturitní specializační studium (Post‐Maturita Specialisation Study) For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed a 2‐3 years of their Bakalár/ Magistr / Professional title in a relevant subject with an overall average of 2 or above they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. OR Students with an average of 3 in the Diplomovaný specialista ‐ DiS / Vysvědčení o absolutoriu (Certified Specialist) or the Pomaturitní specializační studium (Post‐Maturita Specialisation Study), and have completed tha relevant syllabus may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. Grading System: Numerical scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being the highest and 4 being the minimum pass mark.

PG Programmes

Bakalár with a grade of 3 or above (pre‐2004) OR C and above (post 2004) OR Magistr (formerly Absolvent Vysoké Skoly) / Professional title A Student with less may be considered for the Graduate Certificate. Grading System (used until 06/09/2004): 1 (Excellent)‐3 (Pass) Grading System (used after 06/09/2004): A‐P A 1 Excellent / výborně B 1.5 Very Good / velmi dobře C 2 Good / dobře D 2.5 Satisfactory / uspokojivĕ E 3 Sufficient / dostatečnĕ FX ‐ Unsatisfactory (Fail) / nedostatečnĕ F ‐ Unsatisfactory (Fail) / nedostatečnĕ R – satisfactory completion of course, no grade / zápočet P – exam was passed in previous study / uznaný předmĕt

9


DENMARK


All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard EU English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting Danish qualifications, they must have a minimum average of 7/12 or 9/13 in Maths as part of the Folkeskolens 10 Klasseprøve / Folkeskolens Afgangsprøve (10th Form Advanced Leaving Examination) (i.e GCSE equivalent). (10/12 or 11/13 if wishing to study BSc Hons Accounting with Finance).

UG Programmes

Students must hold one of the following qualifications with an overall average of 7/12 or 9/13 or above. • Bevis for Studentereksamen • Bevis for Højere Handelseksamen (HHX)/ Bevis for Højere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX) • Bevis for Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) • Korte Videregående Uddannelser (KVU) / (AK) (Short‐Cycle Professional Higher Education Diploma (AP)) For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed 1‐2 years of their Bachelors Degree in a relevant subject with an overall average of 9 or above they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. OR A student with 7/12 or 9/13 in the Korte Videregående Uddannelser (KVU) / (AK) (Short‐Cycle Professional Higher Education Diploma (AP)) and who have covered the relevant syllabus may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. Grading System (Since 2006/07): Ranges from ‐3 to 12 with 4 being the minimum pass mark and 12 given for exceptional performance. Grading System (Prior to 2006/07): Ranges from 0 to 13 with 6 being the minimum pass mark and 13 given for exceptional performance.

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Bachelors Degree (post 1993) with an overall average of 9 or above. A student scoring less than 9 may be considered for the Graduate Certificate in Business

10


ESTONIA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard EU English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting Estonian qualifications, they must have completed the Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus (Secondary School Certificate) ‐ at grade 12 with an overall average of 3.5 in Maths. (4 if wishing to study BSc Hons Accounting with Finance).

UG Programmes

Students must have completed the Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus (Secondary School Certificate) ‐ at grade 12 with an overall average of 3.5 or above to include a 3 or above in English AND 60% in the state entry examinations (Riigieksamitunnistus). OR Students must have completed the Lõputunnistus keskerihariduse omandamise kohta (Certificate of Specialised Secondary Education) with an average of 3.5 or above. OR Students must have completed the Lõputunnistus keskhariduse baasil kutsekeskhariduse omandamise kohta (Certificate of Vocational Secondary Education Based on Secondary Education) with an average of 3.5 or above. Students with qualifications prior to the break‐up of the USSR, please refer to entry requirements for “Former Soviet Union States”. For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed a 1‐3 years of their Bakalaurusekraad / Diploma or Bachelors Degree (after 2002) in a relevant subject with an overall average of 3 or above they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. OR If students have completed the Lõputunnistus keskerihariduse omandamise kohta (Certificate of Specialised Secondary Education) with an average of 4 or above and have covered the relevant syllabus they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. OR If students must have completed the Lõputunnistus keskhariduse baasil kutsekeskhariduse omandamise kohta (Certificate of Vocational Secondary Education Based on Secondary Education) with an average of 4 or above and have covered the relevant syllabus they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. Grading System: Numerical scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest and 3 being the minimum pass mark.

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Bakalaurusekraad / Diploma or Bachelors Degree (after 2002) with an overall average of 3 or above. A student scoring less than 3 may be considered for the Graduate Certificate in Business

11


FINLAND English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard EU English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting Finnish qualifications, they must have achieved a grad of M/5 in Maths as part of their Ylioppilastutkinto / studentexamen (Matriculation Examination). (E/6 if wishing to study BSc Hons Accounting with Finance).

UG Programmes

Students must have passed their Ylioppilastutkinto / studentexamen (Matriculation Examination) with average grades of M/5 or above. For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have passed a 1‐2 years of their Kandidaatti / Kandidat Professional titles ‐ Ekonomi, Diplomi‐insinööri, Arkkitehti, Lisensiaatti (in Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine) Proviisori OR Ammattikorkeakoulututkinto, AMK / yrkeshögskoleexamen, YHS (polytechnic degree) in a relevant subject with an overall average of an average of 2/good/Hyvä (in the scale of 1‐3) or an average of 4/very good/Erittain Hyvä (in the scale of 1‐5) or above they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. Grading System: L/7 (highest mark), E/6, M/5, C/4, B/3, B/2 (lowest pass mark).

PG Programmes

Kandidaatti / Kandidat Professional titles ‐ Ekonomi, Diplomi‐insinööri, Arkkitehti, Lisensiaatti (in Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine) Proviisori OR Maisteri / magister with an overall average of 2/good/Hyvä (in the scale of 1‐3) or an average of 4/very good/Erittain Hyvä (in the scale of 1‐5) or above. OR Ammattikorkeakoulututkinto, AMK / yrkeshögskoleexamen, YHS (polytechnic degree) in the relevant subject with an overall average of 2/good/Hyvä (in the scale of 1‐3) or an average of 4/very good/Erittain Hyvä (in the scale of 1‐5) or above AND relevant work experience. A student scoring less may be considered for the Graduate Certificate in Business.

12


FRANCE English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard EU English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting French qualifications, they must have achieved 12 or above in Maths in the Baccalauréat/ Baccalauréat avec Option Internationale/ Baccalauréat Technologique/ Baccalauréat Professionnel. (14 if wishing to study BSc Hons Accounting with Finance).

UG Programmes

Baccalauréat/ Baccalauréat avec Option Internationale/ Baccalauréat Technologique/ Baccalauréat Professionnel with an overall score of 12 passable or above. OR International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points (including at least 15 points at the higher level and a minimum of 4 points in English (in which case students are exempt from IELTS/TOEFL) and 4 points in Maths (for those course which require it). OR European Baccalaureate with an overall score of 70% or above in all subjects. For courses requiring Maths a grade 7 in the relevant subject would be sufficient. Students obtaining 8 or above (10 being the highest mark) in English as a Second Language will not need an additional English Test. Standard English Language Requirements apply in all other cases. For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have passed a 2 year Diplôme d'Etudes Universitaires Générales (DEUG) in a relevant subject with an overall mark of passable or above and have completed the relevant syllabus, they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. If students have passed the Brevet de Technicien Supérieur or Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie and have completed the relevant syllabus, they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. Grading System: passable/pass, assez bien/quite good, bien/good, tres bien/very good (rarely awarded).

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Licence, Maîtrise or Diplôme d'Ingénieur with an overall average of assez bien or above. Students with a lower score may be considered for the Graduate Certificate in Business

13


GERMANY English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard EU English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting German qualifications, they must have achieved a score of 10 (Gut) in the Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife / Abitur. (12 if wishing to study BSc Hons Accounting with Finance). Students who have an average mark of 2 in Maths in the Realschulabschluss / Mittlere Reife / Mittlerer Schulabschluss / Erweiterter Realschulabschluss / Fachoberschulreife / Sekundarabschluss 1/ Hauptschulabschluss (awarded on completion of year 10) will also be deemed to have satisfied the Maths requirement.

UG Programmes

Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife / Abitur with an overall mark of 3 or below (1 is the highest). OR International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points (including at least 15 points at the higher level and a minimum of 4 points in English (in which case students are exempt from IELTS/TOEFL) and 4 points in Maths (for those programmes which require it). OR European Baccalaureate with an overall score of 70% or above in all subjects. For courses requiring Maths a grade 7 in the relevant subject would be sufficient. Students obtaining 8 or above (10 being the highest mark) in English as a Second Language will not need an additional English Test. Standard English Language Requirements apply in all other cases. OR Students with a 3‐4 year Berufsschulabschluss (from 2013) with a grade of 3. For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed 1‐3 years of their degree in a relevant subject, with an overall average between 1 and 2.5 they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. OR If students have completed a 3‐4 year Berufsschulabschluss (from 2013) with a grade of 3 and have covered the relevant syllabus they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. Grading System: Students are given grades for individual subjects and an overall grade for the Abitur. The Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife has a final grade presented out of 6 (1/Sehr Gut being the highest, 6/Ungenügend lowest, 4 is the minimum pass mark). However, individual subjects are marked out of 15 (15 being the highest grade, 4 being the minimum pass mark).

PG Programmes

Students must hold one of the following qualifications with an overall average between 1 and 2.5. • Magister Artium / Diplom / Erstes Staatsexamen (First State Examination) • Bachelor • Fachhochschuldiplom (Diplom (FH)) Applicants with Law degrees can be normally considered with an overall grade of 3 and above (1 being the highest) because of the marking tradition in German Law Schools. Students with a lower score may be considered for the Graduate Certificate in Business

14


GREECE English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard EU English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting Greek qualifications, they must have achieved a grade of 15 or above in Maths as part of the Apolytirion of Lykeio. (16 if wishing to study BSc Hons Accounting with Finance).

UG Programmes

Students must have passed the Apolytirion of Lykeio with an overall average of 15 and above AND have completed the Panhellenic Examination with a minimum pass mark of 80, which is a compulsory requirement for access onto higher education. For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed 1‐3 years of their degree in a relevant subject, with an overall average of 6.5 (CGPA 2.5) they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. Grading System: A scale of 1‐20 is used. The student must achieve at least 10 in order to progress to the next class. It is still possible to proceed to the next class with a mark of less than 10 (in up to four subjects), but only if the overall average is 13 or above. The student may also have to take resits.

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Ptychion (awarded by a university) with minimum grades of 6 or above or a Ptychion (awarded by a Technikon) with minimum grades of 7 or above. OR A Bachelors Degree from the American University in Greece with a CGPA of 2.5 or above. Students with a lower score may be considered for the Graduate Certificate in Business

15


HUNGARY English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard EU English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting Hungarian qualifications, they must have achieved an overall average of 3 or above to in Maths as part of the Erettsegi / Matura. (4 if wishing to study BSc Hons Accounting with Finance).

UG Programmes

Students must have passed the Erettsegi / Matura with an overall average of 3 or above. OR Students must have passed the Szakközépiskola Érettségi Bizonyítvány (Vocational Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with an overall average of 3. For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed a 2‐3 years of their Egyetemi Oklevel in a relevant subject with an overall average of 3/közepes/average or above they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. Grading System: 1‐5 with 5/Jeles being the highest score and 2/Elegseges being the minimum pass mark.

PG Programmes

Students must hold an Egyetemi Oklevel with a minimum average of 3/közepes OR Students must hold an Alapfokozat (Bachelor degree) with a minimum average of 3/közepes Students with a lower grade or holding a Főiskolai Oklevél (College Diploma) may be considered for entry to the Graduate Certificate in Business.

16


ITALY English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard EU English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting Italian qualifications, they must have achieved an overall average of 7 (or 70) in Maths as part of the Diploma de Esame. (8 if wishing to study BSc Hons Accounting with Finance).

UG Programmes

Students must have passed the (Diploma de) Esame di Stato (formerly Diploma di Matura) with an overall mark of 7 or 70 and above. OR Students must have passed Certificato di Specializazzione Tecnica Superiore with good results. For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed 2‐3 years of their Diploma di Laurea, Laurea Specialistica or Licenza di Accademia di Belle Arti with marks of 18 or above (out of 30, 18 being the minimum pass mark), in a relevant subject, they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. OR Students who have completed the following and have covered the relevant syllabus may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry:

Diploma della Scuola Diretta a Fini Speciali

Diploma di Educazione Fisica

Diploma di Interprete di Conferenza

Diploma in Archivistica, Paleografia e Diplomatica

Diploma Universitario Grading System: Since the school year 1998/99, the Esame di Stato marks have been based on the grading scale 60‐100. As to the score distribution, an examining board may attribute a maximum of 45 points to each student’s performance in the three written exams (maximum 15 points each) and a maximum of 25 to the oral exam. The rest is reserved for the assessment of the candidate’s coursework and extra‐curricular activities. For school work, marking is on a scale of 0‐10 with six as the minimum pass‐mark.

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Diploma di Laurea, Laurea Specialistica, Licenza di Accademia di Belle Arti or Diploma Accademico di Primo Livello with an overall mark of 100 or above (out of 110). Students with a lower grade or may be considered for entry to the Graduate Certificate in Business. Grading System: The final standard of degree is shown as the aggregate of individual marks ranging between 66‐110. The average mark is 104. Sometimes the degree is awarded con lode/cum laude and, exceptionally, con lode e pubblicazione which implies publication of a thesis. These two can be taken as marks of distinction. Marking of individual examinations taken during the degree course is on a scale of 0‐30 with 18 as the minimum pass‐mark. For the specialist diplomas there is a marking scale of 0‐70, 42 being the minimum qualifying mark.

17


LATVIA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard EU English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting Latvian qualifications, they must have achieved an average grade of 6 in Maths as part of the Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu. (8 if wishing to study BSc Hons Accounting with Finance).

UG Programmes

Students must have passed one of the following with an average of 7/10:

Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību (Certificate of General Secondary Education)

Diploms par arodizglītību (Diploma of Vocational Education)

Diploms par profesionālo vidējo izglītību (level III) (Diploma of Secondary Professional Education)

Diploms par videjo arodizglitibu (Diploma of Secondary Vocational Education)

Diploms T par vidējo speciālo izglītību (Diploma T of Specialised Secondary Education)

Students with qualifications prior to the break‐up of the USSR, please refer to entry requirements for “Former Soviet Union States”. For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed 2 to 3 years of their Bakalaurs Degree in a relevant subject with grades of 6/7 (C) and above they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. OR If students have completed the Diploms par pirmā līmeņa profesionālo augstāko izglītību (level IV) (First Level Higher Vocational Diploma) in a relevant subject with grades of 6/7 (C) and above they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. OR If students have completed Diploms par augstāko profesionālo izglītību (level V) (Professional Higher Education Programme) in a relevant subject with grades of 6/7 (C) and above they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. Grading System: A/10, B/8‐9, C/6‐7, D/4‐5, E/3, F/1‐2

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Bakalaurs Degree with an overall average of 6/7 (C) or above. Students with a lower grade may be considered for entry to the Graduate Certificate in Business.

18


LITHUANIA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard EU English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting Lithuanian qualifications, they must have achieved a grade of 4 or above in Maths as part of the Brandos Atestatas (Certificate of Maturity). (6 if wishing to study BSc Hons Accounting with Finance).

UG Programmes

Students must have passed their secondary education and have passed the Brandos Atestatas (Certificate of Maturity) (from a Gymnasium or Secondary School) with an overall average of 7 or above. OR Students must have passed the Aukštesniojo Mokslo Diplomas (College Diploma) with “average (7)” performance. Students with qualifications prior to the break‐up of the USSR, please refer to entry requirements for “Former Soviet Union States”. For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed 2‐3 years of their Bakalarus Degree in a relevant subject with an overall average of 7 or above they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. OR Students who have passed the Aukštesniojo Mokslo Diplomas (College Diploma) with “above average” performance and have covered the relevant syllabus may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. Grading System: on a scale of 1‐10 with 5/Sufficient/50‐57% being the minimum pass mark.

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Bakalarus Degree with an overall average of 7 or above. Students with a lower grade may be considered for entry to the Graduate Certificate in Business.

19


LUXEMBOURG English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Luxembourg, they must have achieved and average of 36 or above in Maths from their Secondary education. (40 if wishing to study BSc Hons Accounting with Finance). A student with good grades (40 and above) in Maths as part of the Certificat de Fin d'Études Moyennes is also deemed to meet the Maths requirement.

UG Programmes

Students must have passed their Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires or Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires Techniques with an overall average of 36 or above. The following qualifications may also be considered and if students have completed any of these with good (40 and above) grades and have covered the relevant syllabus, they may be considered for entry into Year 2: • Diplôme de Technicien • Brevet de Technicien Supérieur • Certificat d'Études Juridiques et Économiques • Certificat d'Études Littéraires et de Sciences Humaines • Certificat d'Études Scientifiques • Diplôme d'Études Supérieures de Gestion • Diplôme d'Ingénieur Technicien • Diplôme Universitaire du Premier Cycle Grading System: Currently the grading system used in schools is a scale of 1‐60 (maximum) with a pass mark of 30.

PG Programmes

Students will normally have a degree from Belgium, France or Germany. Please refer to the relevant section of this guide. If a student has a Bachelors degree from the University of Luxembourg, they can also be considered. A student with a Diplôme d'Ingénieur Industriel may be considered for the Graduate Certificate in Business.

20


MALTA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard EU English Language Requirements with the exception of applicants with a Grade C or above in English in the Matriculation Certificate. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Malta, they must have achieved a Grade C above in Maths (Grade B for BSc Hons Accounting with Finance) as part of the Matriculation Certificate Examination. A student with grade 2 in Maths as part of the Secondary Education Certificateis also deemed to meet the Maths requirement.

UG Programmes

Students must have passed their Matriculation Certificate Advanced Level (MC) with a grade C or above. OR A Levels (240/260 UCAS Points). OR Students with good results in the Extended Skill Training Scheme Diploma may also be considered. For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed the Diploma (university) in a relevant subject they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry onto BSc Hons Business Studies.

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Second Division Bachelors (Honours) Degree. The grading scale is same as in the UK. A student holding a 3rd class honours degree or ordinary degree may be considered for the Graduate certificate in Business

21


NETHERLANDS English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard EU English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from the Netherlands, they must have achieved a Grade 7 or above in Maths (Grade 8 for BSc Hons Accounting with Finance) as part of the Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO).

UG Programmes

Students must have passed their Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) (Gymnasium A/B and Atheneum A/B) Diplomas with a Grade of 7 or above. OR Students must have passed their HBO Propedeuse with a Grade of 7 or above. OR Students must have passed their MBO Middelbaar Beroepsonderwijs diploma with a Grade of 7 or above (Only awarded up to 1999). OR Students must have passed their MBO Middenkaderopleiding (Level 4) with a Grade of 7 or above (Only awarded up to 1999). Students who have passed the Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs (HAVO) diploma / Senior general secondary education will need to pass a recognised UK Foundation/Access Course. For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed 1‐2 years of their Getuigschrift Hoger Beroepsonderwijs (HBO) or Kandidaatsexamen/Bachelors Degree in a relevant subject with a minimum overall average of 7 they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. Grading System: Grades awarded out of 10, 6 being the minimum pass mark, 10 being the highest mark.

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Getuigschrift Hoger Beroepsonderwijs (HBO) (Higher Professional Education Diploma) or Kandidaatsexamen/Bachelors Degree in the relevant subject with a minimum overall average of 7. A student holding a lower award may be considered for the Graduate certificate in Business.

22


POLAND English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard EU English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting Polish qualifications, they must have achieved an average of at least 3 (60%) in their Swiadectwo Dojzalosci. (4 if wishing to study BSc Hons Accounting with Finance).

UG Programmes

Old Matura: Students must have passed all 5 subjects with a grade of 3 or above and have achieved an average of 3 in their Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci, New Matura (since 2005): Students must have passed at least 4 subjects (at basic or advanced level) with 60% or above in their Swiadectwo Dojzalosci. Grading System: On a scale of 1‐6, with 2 being the minimum pass mark and 6 being excellent/above average. The examination has an oral and a written component. Students are required to take a number of compulsory subjects (to include Polish and a Modern Language) as well as a number of Options which they can take at an advanced or basic level. For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed 1‐2 years of their degree in a relevant subject with an overall average of 4 or above they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry.

PG Programmes

Magisterium/Magister’s Degree OR Bachelors/Licencjat Degree (post 2003) with a grade of 4 (dobry) or above A student holding a lower award may be considered for the Graduate certificate in Business.

23


PORTUGAL English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard EU English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting Portugese qualifications, they must have achieved a grade of 14/Bom or above in Maths as part of the Certificado de Habilitacoes do Ensino Secundários (16 if wishing to study BSc Hons Accounting with Finance).

UG Programmes

Students must have passed one of the following:

The Certificado de Habilitacoes do Ensino Secundários (previously Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários or Certidão do Décimo Segundo Ano) with a grade of 14/Bom or above.

The Diploma Nível Secundário de Educação / Certificado Nível Secundário de Educaçãowith a grade of 14/Bom or above.

The Nível 4 Qualificação do Quadro Nacional de Qualificações with a grade of 14/Bom or above.

The Bacharel / Bacharelato (HND equivalent, in some cases applicants may be considered for advanced entry)

For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed 2‐3 years of their Licenciado in a relevant subject with overall marks of 14/15 or above they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. OR The Bacharel / Bacharelato (HND equivalent, in some cases applicants may be considered for advanced entry) Grading System: 14/15 Bom; 16/17 bom com distinção, 18/19 muito bom com distinção, 20 muito bom com distinção e louvor

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Licenciado or Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados ‐ DESE with an overall mark of 14 or above. A student holding a lower award may be considered for the Graduate certificate in Business.

24


ROMANIA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard EU English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting Romanian qualifications, they must have achieved Grade 6 or above in Maths as part of the Diploma de Bacalaureat. (7 if wishing to study BSc Hons Accounting with Finance). Students who have a Grade 7 or above in Maths, as part of the following are also deemed to have met the Maths requirement. (8 if wishing to study BSc Hons Accounting with Finance).

Certificat de Absolvire a Ciclului Inferior al Liceului (Junior High School Graduation Certificate)

Certificat de Absolvire a Liceului (High School Graduation Certificate)

Diplomă/Certificat de Absolvire a Invăţământului Obligatoriu de 10 ani (Compulsory Education Graduation Diploma/Certificate (Grade 10))

UG Programmes

Students must have completed their Diploma de Bacalaureat with an overall average of 7 and above. OR Students must have completed their Certificat de Competenţe Profesionale (de la Liceu/Colegiu) (Professional Competence Certificate (from a high school/college)) with an overall average of 7 and above. For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed a Diploma de Absolvire (3 years) from a Colegii Universitare in a relevant subject with an overall average of 7 or above they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for direct entry to Year 2. Grading System: Grading is made on a scale of 1 to 10, with 5 as the minimum pass mark. This excludes the higher education graduation examination, in which 6 is the minimum pass‐mark.

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Diploma de Licenta, Diploma de Inginer or Diploma de Architect with grade 7 or above. A student holding a lower award may be considered for the Graduate certificate in Business.

25


SLOVAKIA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard EU English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting Slovakian qualifications, they must have completed the Maturitná skúška / Maturita with an overall average of 3 (dobrý/good) or above in Maths (4 if wishing to study BSc Hons Accounting with Finance).

UG Programmes

Students must have passed the Maturitná skúška / Maturita with an overall average of 3 (dobrý/good) or above. OR Students must have passed the Vysvedčenie o absolventskej skúške / Absolventský diplom (Certificate of Graduation Examination / Graduation Diploma) with a Grade of 3 or above. For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed 1‐2 years of their Bakalár or Magister degree in a relevant subject with an overall average of dobrý/good or above they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. OR If students must have passed the Vysvedčenie o absolventskej skúške / Absolventský diplom (Certificate of Graduation Examination / Graduation Diploma) with a Grade of 3 or above and have covered the relevant syllabus may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. Grading System: Grading is made on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being the highest and 4 as the minimum pass mark. At higher education level the grading is: výborný (excellent) vel'mi dobrý ( very good) dobrý ( good) nevyhovel (fail)

PG Programmes

Bakalár (post 2004) with (dobrý/good) or above (pre‐2004 ‐ vel' mi dobrý/very good) OR Magister / Inzinier (formerly Absolvent Vysokej školy) / Professional title with average grades of (dobrý/good) or above. A student holding a lower award may be considered for the Graduate certificate in Business.

26


SLOVENIA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting Slovenian qualifications, they must have passed the Matura / Secondary School‐Leaving Diploma / technical Matura or Poklicna Matura with an average grade of 3 or above in Maths. (4 if wishing to study BSc Hons Accounting with Finance).

UG Programmes

Students must have passed the Matura / Secondary School‐Leaving Diploma / technical Matura or Poklicna Matura with an average grade of 3 or above. OR Students must have passed the Diploma višje strokovno izobraževanje (Diploma from a College of Professional Studies) For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed 2‐3 years of their Professional or University Diploma in a relevant subject with an overall average of 7 or above they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. Grading System: On a scale of 1‐5, 2 being the minimum pass mark. For Higher Education, grades are awarded on scale 1‐10 (maximum) with 6 as the minimum pass‐mark.

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Professional Diploma (Diplomirani) or a University Diploma (Univerzitetni Diplomirani) completed after a minimum of 4 years of study with an overall average of 7 or above. A student holding a lower award may be considered for the Graduate certificate in Business.

27


SPAIN English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard EU English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting Spanish qualifications, they must have achieved a grade of 6 or above in Maths as part of their Curso de Orientación Universitaria (COU) or Título de Bachillerato (LOGSE). (7 if wishing to study BSc Hons Accounting with Finance).

UG Programmes

Students must have passed the Curso de Orientación Universitaria (COU) / Título de Bachillerato (LOGSE) with an overall mark of 6/aprobado or above AND must have passed the Selectividad (University Entrance Examination) with an overall mark of 6 or above. OR International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points (including at least 15 points at the higher level and a minimum of 4 points in English (in which case students are exempt from IELTS/TOEFL) and 4 points in Maths (for those course which require it). OR European Baccalaureate with an overall score of 70% or above in all subjects. For courses requiring Maths a grade 7 in the relevant subject would be sufficient. Students obtaining 8 or above (10 being the highest mark) in English as a Second Language will not need an additional English Test. Standard English Language Requirements apply in all other cases. OR Students must have passed the Título de Técnico Superior (current system) with good grades. For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed 2‐3 years of their Licenciado / Título de Ingeniero / Título de Arquitecto in a relevant subject with overall grades of 6 or above they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. The Grading System is: 10 matricula de honor/ distinction with honour 9 ‐ 9.9 sobresaliente/ distinction 7 ‐ 8.9 notable/ very good 6 ‐ 6.9 aprobado/ good 5 ‐ 5.9 aprobado or suficiente/ satisfactory below 5 suspenso or insufficient/ fail

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Licenciado / Título de Ingeniero / Título de Arquitecto with an overall grade of 6/aprobado or above. A student holding a lower award may be considered for the Graduate certificate in Business.

28


SWEDEN English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting Swedish qualifications, they must have passed their Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola (previously Studentexamen) (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with grades of C or above in Maths (Grade G under the old route). (B/VG if wishing to study BSc Hons Accounting with Finance). Students who achieve a grade of 3 in Maths in the Slutbetyg fran Grundskola (Compulsory Education Leaving Certificate) are also deemed to have met the Maths requirements. (B/VG if wishing to study BSc Hons Accounting with Finance).

UG Programmes

Students must have passed their Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola (previously Studentexamen) (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with grades of C or above. OR Students must have completed a 4 year Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg (Upper secondary school leaving certificate in vocational streams) with a grade VG. OR Students must have completed a Kvalificerad Yrkesexamen (80 poäng ‐ KY) (to 2013) (Vocational diploma (80+ points)) with a grade VG. OR Students must have passed the Kvalificerad Yrkeshögskoleexamen (400 Yh) (from 2010) ((Advanced) Diploma in Higher Vocational Education) with a grade VG OR Students must have passed theYrkeshögskoleexamen (200 Yh) (from 2010) (Diploma in Higher Vocational Education) with a grade VG. For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed a 2 year Högskoleexamen (University Diploma) in a relevant subject and have obtained a Pass (godkänd) or above they may be considered for advanced entry. Grading System: New – A‐E (F is a Fail) Old ‐ MVG – Pass with Special Distinction; VG – Pass with Distinction; G – Pass; IG – Fail.

PG Programmes

Students must have obtained a Pass (godkänd) or above in their Kandidatexamen or Magisterexamen. Grading System: Pass with distinction (väl godkänd); Pass (godkänd); Fail (underkänd) A student holding a lower award may be considered for the Graduate certificate in Business.

29


USSR (FORMER SOVIET UNION STATES)

If students are presenting qualifications from a former USSR country (i.e. Estonia, Latvia or Lithuania, please check if the qualification is pre or post‐independence. If post‐independence (1991 on) then refer to the country specific guides but if pre 1991 then refer to these requirements.


All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from USSR (pre‐1991), they must have a grade of 3 or above in Maths as part of the Aттестат о среднем образовании (Certificate of Secondary Education).

International Foundation Programme

Students must have passed either the Aттестат о среднем образовании (Certificate of Secondary Education) with a score of 3 or above OR Диплом начального профессионального образования (училище) (Diploma of Initial Vocational Traning (from school)) with a score of 3 or above;

UG Programmes

Students must have passed one of the following: Aттестат о среднем образовании (Certificate of Secondary Education) with a score of 3 or above; Диплом начального профессионального образования (училище) (Diploma of Initial Vocational Traning (from school)) with a score of 3 or above; AND Have passed a University Entrance examination OR undertaken a recognised UK Foundation Degree or approved Level 3 qualification. OR Students must have passed either the Диплом об окончании колледжа по второи ступени (College Completion Diploma (Second Level)) OR Диплом об окончании среднего специального образования (Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education) Grading System:

2‐5 System 0‐10 System 0‐20 System Interpretation

5 9‐10 18‐20 Excellent

4 7‐8 13‐17 Good

3 5‐6 8‐12 Satisfactory

2 0‐4 0‐7 Fail

PG Programmes

Students must have passed the Диплом специалиста (Specialist Diploma) with a score of 4 or above (or equivalent) to include an individual research project/dissertation.

30

DOCUMENT CHANGE CONTROL

This section is intended to track all amendments to the entry requirements.

DATE COUNTRY CHANGE

15.10.2015 Initial version

16.06.2015 Bulgaria Maths requirements amended following a re‐assessment from Naric which shows that subjects passed (i.e. 3 or above) as part of the Diploma of Completed Secondary Education are equivalent to GCSE Grade C or above.

16.06.2015 Romania Maths requirements amended following a re‐assessment from Naric which shows that subjects passed (i.e. 6 or above) as part of the Diploma de Bacalaureat are equivalent to GCSE Grade C or above.

16.06.2015 Latvia Maths requirements amended following a re‐assessment from Naric which shows that subjects passed (i.e. 6 or above) as part of the Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu are equivalent to GCSE Grade C or above.

16.06.2015 Lithuania Maths requirements amended following a re‐assessment from Naric which shows that subjects passed (i.e. 4 or above) as part of the Brandos Atestatas are equivalent to GCSE Grade C or above.

29.06.2015 USSR Entry requirements added for all levels of study. Particularly useful for candidates presenting qualifications from Estonia, Latvia or Lithuania as these students may have qualifications from before the breakup of the Soviet Union.

29.06.2015 All Removed requirement for applicants wishing to study MSc International Business to have a degree in a business related subject.

12.04.2016 Croatia Entry requirements added for all levels of study.

Documents

ulster university business school eu entry requirements