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INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTUS 2019 WELCOME WELCOME TO Thank you for considering joining us at Queen’s University Belfast for your undergraduate studies. QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY Queen’s is an exciting place. A place that delivers both local and international impact. This makes us a global top 200 BELFAST university*, based in Belfast, a modern capital city known for its welcome, accessibility and affordability as well as being a vibrant hub for the creative and tech sectors. Belfast is also a great place to live and work and we are immensely CONTENTS proud of what our city and university offers our international students. 2-3 What Our International Students Say 22-24 Quality Accommodation, Guaranteed From the day you arrive at Queen’s, you will be part of a world-class 4-5 Getting Here 25 The UK’s Most Affordable Student Living international university built on a foundation of exceptional teaching, 6-9 A-Z of Belfast 26-27 Fees, Funding and Loyalty Rewards cutting-edge research, innovation, collaboration and engagement. 10-11 Northern Ireland’s Legendary Beauty 28-29 INTO Queen’s University Belfast We develop global leaders, so that our students can compete for 12-13 Why Queen’s? 30-31 Applying to Queen's their dream career, wherever in the world it may take them. 14 Join Our Global Community 32-41 Course Directory Links with over 250 partner institutions across the world, and ongoing 15 Enabling Your Future Career 42 Further Information collaboration with over 3,000 local, national and international 16-17 About our Faculties 43 International Baccalaureate employers, will help you develop and make an impact on the world. 18-19 Explore Our World-Class Facilities 44-45 How and When to Apply You will also experience our world-class campus. With some £700m 20 Sporting Action 46-47 Campus Map invested in the student experience – we’re invested in you. 21 The Best of Student Life 49 Get in Touch We look forward to welcoming you and ensuring your time here is truly wonderful and exciting, an inspiration for everything you do.

WE’RE A RUSSELL THE NINTH OLDEST GROUP UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY IN THE UK* Professor Ian Greer We’re ranked in the top 200 Founded in 1845, Queen’s is one President and Vice-Chancellor universities in the world, so of the oldest and most respected a degree from Queen’s is universities in the UK, known as something to be proud of. Ireland's Oxbridge, and similar to Ivy (QS World University Rankings 2019) League universities in North America. (*Complete University Guide 2019)

*QS2 World University Rankings 2019 Queen’s University Belfast qub.ac.uk 1 WHAT OUR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SAY ‘THE PEOPLE ARE MUCH ‘I FELT SUPPORTED NICER HERE!’ FROM THE START’ Irish students are really friendly. I “The communication from the staff applied to INTO first which taught me at Queen’s was extremely quick BELFAST IS BEST TOP QUALITY PROGRAMMES a lot in preparation for life and study and helpful right from my first at Queen’s. The Malaysian Society at email inquiry. None of the other UK “I really enjoy studying at Queen’s “I chose this university for its top- Queen’s is quite big. They do a lot of universities I visited offered the same and I have found the staff to be quality conflict studies programmes activities to make Malaysians feel at level of facilities and support that is very helpful and supportive to me and innovative opportunities to home. In Belfast living costs are very available to students at Queen’s. The as an international student. Belfast engage in dialogue with not only low. I stayed in Halls of Residence in friendly and helpful staff made me is better than other large UK cities, world-leading researchers, but also 1st year and the security is really, really feel comfortable straight away and like London, as it is quieter and allows with the local communities.” good. It’s very safe. You can go out the activities during Welcome Week me time to focus on my studies.” in the streets at 3am and it doesn’t made it easy to meet people and Megan Stith, BA International Politics really matter. It’s very convenient to made the transition to my new life in Yaqi Yang, BSc Environmental and Conflict Studies, from USA ‘QUEEN’S FELT LIKE get around, most things are walking Belfast much easier. Queen’s provides Management, from China distance, or a short bus ride. Belfast, HOME IN NO TIME’ a world-class student experience.” it’s very convenient to get by.” “You are guaranteed a warm welcome Saad Almohammed , LLB (Hons), Kimberly Wong, BSc Finance, at Queen’s, which starts with a LLM, PhD Researcher, from Kuwait from Malaysia meet-and-greet at the airport. During A FANTASTIC DEGREE AND International Welcome Week, there CAREER OPPORTUNITIES are lots of opportunities to meet new people, with different activities “If you come and study at Queen’s ranging from competitions to pub University Belfast you’re going to crawls and traditional dancing. get a fantastic degree and career The Buddy scheme means you can opportunities. You’ll experience an discover this new place together with entirely different country and culture other international students. The so, to any Indian student thinking of support network at Queen’s made the coming to Queen’s, I personally vouch, transition to life in Belfast easy, and this would be a very good decision.” Queen’s felt like home in no time.”

Shaheer Haider, MB BCh BAO Maria Luiza Amadeu Henriques Medicine, from India dos Santos, LLM International Business Law, from Brazil

2 Queen’s University Belfast qub.ac.uk 3 2 airports in Belfast, Dublin airport only GETTING 90 minutes away. 74 direct flight HERE destinations from Belfast to UK, Europe and the BY PLANE USA. Belfast has two airports, George Belfast 1 hour from London, Best Belfast City Airport, and Belfast 33 flights per day. International. Flights from Belfast to the rest of the UK take less than an Boston hour, and are reasonably priced*. 6hrs 50mins New York BY BOAT 6hrs 55mins Amsterdam Berlin 1hr 35mins 2hrs 20mins Warsaw The two main Belfast routes are from 2hrs 50mins Liverpool and Cairnryan. An alternative route runs from Holyhead to Dublin, with excellent motorway connections Krakow between there and Belfast. 2hrs 50mins Paris BY BUS AND TRAIN Glasgow Edinburgh 1hr 45mins

Queen’s is a five minute walk from Newcastle Botanic Train Station. A connection Belfast Salzburg to Dublin is just one stop away, via Geneva 2hrs Belfast Central Station. Coach and bus Manchester 2hrs 20mins services arrive at Great Victoria Street, Dublin Liverpool Milan which is also connected by rail. Birmingham 2hrs 35mins 1 hr BY CAR Cardiff Bristol London Dubrovnik Queen’s is located in south central Belfast 3hrs 10mins and as such is close to both Northern Barcelona Ireland’s main motorways, connecting 2hrs 35mins it easily with the rest of Ireland.

*Based on average flight times Ibiza from 6 major UK cities 2hrs 55mins

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4 Queen’s University Belfast qub.ac.uk 5 AFFORDABLE A-Z OF BLACK BOX Belfast has the lowest cost of Belfast is a city of artists, living* £5000 per annum cheaper poets, writers and musicians BELFAST than London (Which? University A Bwho are celebrated in Your bite-sized guide to 2018) – and the lowest student arts venues, such as the student life in the city. rent (NatWest Student Living MAC and the Black Box. Index 2018) of any city in the UK.

CULTURE *Northern Ireland has DINOSAURS A capital with a culture of the lowest student cost The collections in the Ulster Cits own, immerse yourself in of living in the UK DMuseum include dinosaurs, the best of Belfast’s clubs, historical artefacts, works of cuisine, culture and arts. (Which? University 2018) art, and an Egyptian mummy.

ENTERTAINMENT FOODIE PARADISE GATEWAY Belfast hosts a range of events Food is a big deal in Belfast with Belfast is the gateway to the and urban festivals running the a mix of cool new pop-ups and rest of Northern Ireland and gamut from music, theatre, Michelin-starred staples. The E F Ghas been lauded by Michael dance, film and comedy. city was recently voted one of Palin for having the world’s Highlights include Culture the Top Place to Travel for Food most beautiful railway. Night and Belfast Vital Festival. (National Geographic 2016).

JOKES HOLLYWOOD HOTSPOT IN THE NEWS A city famed for its humour, Northern Ireland and the Belfast is one of the UK’s you can catch regular stand- Titanic Studios have become most buzzed-about cities, it up comedy nights at Belfast’s Hinternationally renowned as a Iwas voted the Number One J Empire Comedy Club, where film location, most famously for Region in the World to visit in Queen’s alumnus Paddy HBO’s Game of Thrones. 2018 by Lonely Planet.** Kielty’s career began.

MUSIC KTP LINEN QUARTER From the punk scene in the Queen's is currently the UK’s Just south of the City 1970s to the MTV Europe Music Top Place to Travel for Food leading university for Knowledge Hall, a mix of bars and Awards in 2011 via traditional (National Geographic 2016) KTransfer Partnerships (KTP), Lcool eateries occupy M folk sessions, Belfast has generating many millions in profits the buildings of the old passionately embraced the for the Northern Ireland economy! linen mills. uniting power of music.

6 7 NIGHTLIFE OH YEAH POLITICAL MURALS The cobbledstoned streets and MUSIC CENTRE Belfast is famous for street art, Nfascinating architecture of the OA networking centre for bands Pand today, a new generation Cathedral Quarter play host to and creative types and a safe of contemporary artists are the city’s best bars and clubs. house for musos and rockers. reclaiming the city’s walls.

QUEEN’S QUARTER RESTAURANTS Northern Ireland is the One of the most ethnically- The city is brimming with great happiest place in the UK diverse and culturally-rich restaurants, thriving urban Q R (Office for National Statistics, 2016) parts of Northern Ireland. cafés and craft breweries.

TITANIC QUARTER STALLS UNDER DEVELOPMENT A sleek urban development St George’s Market is the that houses Titanic Belfast, the A host of exciting new Scentre of Belfast’s booming TWorld’s Best Visitor Attraction Udevelopments are underway gourmet scene. You’ll also find (World Travel Awards 2016), around the city including the whimsical arts and crafts stalls. alongside the city’s booming George Best Hotel. tech and film industries.

VICTORIA SQUARE WATERFRONT XENIA The epicentre of retail therapy The city’s cultural landscape in the city centre, Victoria is amplified by large-scale Belfast is a city with real VSquare hosts House of Fraser, Wentertainment venues such as the Xpersonality and is famed for Belfast’s Apple store, Topshop Waterfront Hall, as well as by a having the friendliest and most and many other big brands subculture of cool independent welcoming folk in the world. under its striking glass dome. music and arts venues.

YACHTS ZOO Tourists are setting sail for Belfast: 120 cruise ships are expected in **Belfast: number one region Belfast Zoo is home to 116 animal YBelfast in 2018, while a 40-berth in the world to visit in 2018 Zspecies and is surrounded by marina located in the heart of (Lonely Planet, 2017) stunning panoramic views across Belfast’s Titanic Quarter hosts the Belfast Lough. Belfast Tall Ships Festival.

8 qub.ac.uk 9 The Dark Hedges, as featured in Game of Thrones Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge NORTHERN ‘YOU DON’T HAVE IRELAND’S TO GO FAR TO FIND LEGENDARY GREEN SPACE’ “I’d always heard about how beautiful the BEAUTY landscape was in Northern Ireland, but I never Whether you’re on a pilgrimage to imagined it would be so close to University the famous Game of Thrones filming that I could almost reach out and touch it. locations or you fancy exploring caves, Expect a breathtaking sight at every turn, whether it be mountains, beaches or forests. castles and coastline, you’ll find it all What made me fall in love with Northern within an hour’s drive of Belfast. Ireland even more is the fact that you don’t have to go very far to indulge in some green The world is catching on to the secret that locals space. The Botanic Gardens, the towpath have always known: Northern Ireland is one of along the Lagan River, and the parks in the the most beautiful places on the planet. Just city are all walking distance from campus. ask the experts at Lonely Planet who recently Belfast was the perfect choice of city for me: lauded Belfast and the Causeway Coast as the it is small enough to feel like home, but big number one region in the world (2017). From “BELFAST AND THE enough to hold a new adventure every day.” golden beaches to lush forests, as a student CAUSEWAY COAST: NO. 1 in Belfast, the region’s most breath-taking REGION TO VISIT IN The Giant’s Causeway Farah Hamdan, BSc Environmental landscapes will be right on your doorstep. THE WORLD IN 2018” Management, from Lebanon Spend your downtime testing your nerve (Lonely Planet) crossing the death-defying Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge. Alternatively, scale the heights of our tallest peak, Slieve Donard, set in the picturesque Mourne Mountains – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the inspiration for CS Lewis’ magical world of Narnia.

You can also follow the 22-mile Mourne Wall, featured in Game of Thrones. And if you’re a fan of the hit HBO show, you can’t afford to miss a trip to the Dark Hedges. This twisted avenue of light and shade is one of Northern Ireland’s most photographed natural phenomena, and doubles as the King’s Road in the series.

10 Queen’s University Belfast qub.ac.uk 11 WHY QUEEN’S? OUR EXCELLENCE

Queen’s University is a world-class institution combining BY THE NUMBERS excellent academic standards with a focus on employability to give our graduates the edge in the global job market. Here are some of the reasons you should join the leaders of tomorrow.

WE’RE A RUSSELL OUR RESEARCH HAS YOU’LL BE TAUGHT BY GROUP UNIVERSITY GLOBAL IMPACT WORLD-LEADING ACADEMICS We've invested 15 Queen’s subjects Queen’s is ranked We're ranked 180 in the world, Over 75% of research activity We’ve won the Queen’s Anniversary over £700m in the top 200 16th in the world so a degree from Queen's is at Queen’s is judged to be Prize, which recognises universities in the world for international outlook something to be proud of. internationally-excellent or world- and colleges that have demonstrated in our exceptional facilities ranked leading. Our research informs our excellence, innovation, impact and among the best in the UK and Ireland (QS World Rankings (Times Higher Education World (QS World University Rankings 2019) courses, meaning that what you societal benefit, on six occasions. by subject 2018) University Rankings 2019) learn is as relevant as it can be.

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YOU’LL BE FULLY SUPPORTED WE’RE IN THE YOU’LL FIND A PLACE UK’S BEST CITY TO BELONG We’re ranked Queen's has over We offer a network of support 96% of our graduates services, such as the Student Queen’s is at the social and cultural There are over 215 student-led clubs 8th in the UK 2,300 international are in employment or further study Guidance Centre, and a range students from 59 different countries heart of Belfast, named the best and societies on campus; while a for research intensity six months after graduation of generous bursaries and region in the UK to visit in 2018 £20 million sports investment has scholarships to help you get the (REF 2014 / Times Higher Education) (Lonely Planet, 2017), and the lowest helped establish our reputation (HESA Destination of Leavers from most from your time at Queen’s. student cost of living in the UK. as one of the premier sporting Higher Education Survey, 2016/17) universities in Ireland and the UK. (Which? University, 2018) (Guardian University Guide 2016)

12 Queen’s University Belfast qub.ac.uk 13 SUPPORTING OUR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENABLING YOUR FUTURE CAREER Our global campus community offers a We can help you plan to develop your employability throughout friendly, multicultural and safe environment. your time at Queen’s and beyond. We can support you in making If you’re coming to Queen’s from career decisions and help you take advantage of opportunities outside the UK, you can expect: including studying abroad, work experience and graduate jobs. We • Faith provision for all major religious also give you opportunities to stretch your ambitions by meeting denominations, including prayer employers and participating in career development programmes. rooms close to campus.

• Easy access to speciality foods such as halal EMPLOYER-SPONSORED GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES butchers, and Asian and Polish supermarkets, SKILLS AWARD Queen’s encourages students as well as international restaurants. Degree Plus allows you to gain to take advantage of a period of study at an overseas university or • A guaranteed place in Queen’s accreditation for both personal an international work placement accommodation with living options development and work-related as part of their degree. Our most including same-sex living, no- activities that you undertake JOIN OUR GLOBAL popular international scheme is the alcohol living and quiet-living. outside of your degree. The award is supported by employers who European Erasmus Programme. recognise the value of extracurricular COMMUNITY • A five-day dedicated orientation The scheme enables students to experience. Over 2,000 students programme on arrival. spend part of their degree studying Queen’s is a truly international university, ranked graduate with Degree Plus every year. • Support and advice on everything from or working in another European 16th in the world for global outlook*. With links healthcare to visa applications. CONNECTING YOU country. Queen’s also has a growing to over 250 universities and 3,000 companies WITH EMPLOYERS range of options outside of Europe, including programmes in Australia, around the world, we offer a universal Many employers hire graduates Canada, China, India and the USA. student experience and career-defining that they already know. Internships access to our inspiring worldwide network. place you with an employer. It’s the best way to gain insight into how Over 23,000 students live and study at Queen’s. Over Meet students from We offer £1.5 million the world of work and business 100 countries are represented by the student body over 100 countries of scholarships to operates. Some internships are part including Malaysia, China, the Indias, the Middle East international students of vocational courses. Some, like our and the United States. We also employ more than 600 Graduate Internship Programme, international staff drawn from over 70 nationalities. support new graduates in gaining paid, graduate level employment. With links to over 250 universities and 3,000 employers around the world, you’ll gain career-defining access to our inspiring worldwide network that spans 120 countries. Be part of a global Spend a semester or a full *(Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019) network that spans academic year at another 120 countries global university

14 Queen’s University Belfast qub.ac.uk 15 ABOUT OUR FACULTIES

FACULTY OF ARTS, HUMANITIES FACULTY OF MEDICINE, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES The Faculty spans traditional Globally recognised excellence in humanities and social sciences to education and research informs the innovative and cutting-edge areas faculty’s programmes all designed in Creative Arts and professional to produce the next generation of studies and has a range of leaders. With an exceptional track undergraduate and programmes record of learning and research our to make a difference locally, undergraduates study and learn nationally and internationally. It in an exceptional environment. It has five faculty schools: Queen's has four faculty schools: Medicine, Management School; Law; Social Dentistry and Biomedical sciences; Sciences, Education and Social Biological Sciences; Pharmacy; Work; Arts, English and Languages; and Nursing and Midwifery. and History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences spans disciplines shaping the future and leading advances in science and technology. With an international mix of staff and students that make up a vibrant community, the faculty is home to innovative and globally significant research and teaching. It has six faculty schools: Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; Electronics and Electrical Engineering; Mathematics and Physics; Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; Natural and Built Environment; and Psychology.

16 Queen’s University Belfast qub.ac.uk 17 EXPLORE OUR WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES

Our state-of-the-art labs

A CONNECTED CAMPUS The Wireless Campus Project is a £1.93 million investment programme providing a world-class service of connectivity across the University through more than 2,000 access points. It enables you to have anytime, anywhere The Computer Science Building The Graduate School The Main Site Tower access to the resources you need. Step inside your £700 million classroom. You’ll benefit from BOARD THE ‘STARSHIP NEW STUDENT HUBS SUPPORTING substantial investment in our teaching facilities that has FOR SCHOLARS’ The School of Biological Sciences is LANGUAGE LEARNING developed our historic campus into an innovative learning Designed by the same architects spread over five floors and is designed Our Language Centre provides you environment for our exceptional students and staff. behind the libraries at Yale and around a central atrium which acts with the opportunity to acquire skills Harvard, it's little wonder Nobel as a social hub. We’re also giving the in a foreign language and improve OUR EVER-EVOLVING CAMPUS laureate Seamus Heaney dubbed School of Mathematics and Physics your career prospects through our The new £20 million School of Law, the McClay Library a ‘starship for a new home, featuring a dedicated advanced multimedia facilities. including a Moot Court Room, our scholars.’ Blending the best space for teaching, with new lecture OUR NEW STUDENT CENTRE and The Herbert Smith Freehills 9th in the UK features of a traditional library with and group-study rooms, a student Student Hub, exemplifies Queen’s for university facilities the latest smart technology, you’ll social area, computer facilities and a Plans are underway to build a world- commitment to the future-thinking Times Higher Education Student have access to extensive book and state-of-the-art Physics laboratory. class Student Centre, including a Experience Survey 2018 journal collections, reader spaces, needs of its students. Further along The new Wellcome-Wolfson Institute new Students’ Union facility that will temperature-controlled computer the campus skyline, the exciting new for Experimental Medicine is located significantly enhance the Queen’s workstations and group study rooms. facilities and space in the colourfully next to the Centre for Cancer student experience. The new centre redeveloped Computer Science Research and Cell Biology (CCRCB) is due to open in September 2021 and Building mark our recognition of the and is designed to enhance its will consolidate all student services 95% student satisfaction importance of this subject to the internationally-recognised excel- under one roof, and will create a score for library resources global market. It features computer lence in education and research. ‘heartbeat’ for life on campus. labs, project spaces, breakout rooms International Student Barometer and a three-floor Student Hub. Autumn 2017 The McClay Library

18 Queen’s University Belfast qub.ac.uk 19 SPORTING THE BEST OF The Indian Festival of Holi in Belfast ACTION STUDENT Since our foundation in 1845, sport has played an important LIFE part in the Queen’s student experience. Today, we’re Queen’s Students’ Union is rated one of the premier sporting universities in the UK and among the top in the UK and is the Ireland, and we encourage all our students to benefit largest single campus SU in Ireland. from the positive effects of sport – whatever your level. Run by students, for students, this social and entertainment space Rachel Darragh, Queen’s Dance Society Our world-class indoor and outdoor We host a weekly ParkRun at our will ensure your time in Belfast is sporting facilities will help you lead a Outdoor Sporting Facility at Upper healthy, active lifestyle, and are ideal Malone, as well as our annual enriching, rewarding and fun. Emily Romeril, Queen's Rowing Club for recreational, competitive or high Deep RiverRock 5K race, which performance athletes. We’ve invested attracts thousands of recreational JOIN THE CONVERSATION over £20m in recent years improving runners. We have also recently The Students’ Union offers a range our state-of-the art facilities so launched an Active Campus of support services including there are even more opportunities initiative with sporting activities volunteering and enterprise for you to work-out and play. and programmes to suit everyone opportunities, clubs and societies, MAKE NEW FRIENDS – no matter what your interests. advice, entertainment, bars, shops There are over 50 sporting clubs, and much more. Our elected Student Meet new people, have fun and OUR STUDENTS’ giving opportunities for students QUEEN’S SPORT MEMBERSHIP Officers are here to represent make the most of your time at of all abilities to compete, socialise UNION IS RANKED Located next to the main campus you and campaign to make the Queen’s by joining one of our or get active, and our campus-wide you will find the hub of Queen’s changes you want happen. 200+ clubs and societies. 7TH IN THE UK FOR sports programme encourages Sport - the Physical Education participation in a range of activities FIND A HOME FROM HOME There’s a wide range to suit everyone STUDENT EXPERIENCE Centre (PEC). Here you will have throughout the academic year. Queen’s Quarter is one of the most including sport, gaming, creative, (The Times Higher Student the opportunity to exercise using cultural, academic and charitable Experience Survey 2018) state-of-the-art fitness and exercise diverse parts of Northern Ireland, with international supermarkets, groups – or if you can’t find one that facilities. Guided by knowledgeable suits you, you can even start your own! and friendly staff, we can get you halal grocers and restaurants within a started and keep you going, whatever 10-minute walk of the main campus. ENRICH YOUR LIFE your level of fitness. We are open We regularly host multicultural events Queen’s campus is home to Northern from 6.30am to 10pm on weekdays for all our students, celebrating Ireland’s premier art house cinema, and 9.00am to 6pm on weekends. cultures and traditions from around the Queen’s Film Theatre, and the the world and marking key dates, such vibrant and exciting Naughton Gallery, as Chinese New Year celebrations. the Seamus Heaney Centre for Poetry and the Brian Friel Centre for Theatre Research. Find out more at qubsu.org Botanic Avenue

20 Queen’s University Belfast qub.ac.uk 21 QUALITY ACCOMMODATION, GUARANTEED Our international students are guaranteed a place in our accommodation for their first year, ACCOMMODATION FEES which means you can be confident you'll be living (based on 2018-19 prices) somewhere safe, comfortable and affordable. Cost per week AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATION Twin bedroom with shared facilities Queen’s currently has over 3,485 places in prices from £75 our student accommodation, which means En suite single room you can take advantage of the most affordable prices from £130 purpose-built student accommodation in Exclusive one-bedroom apartment the city while undertaking a world-class prices from £175 education and making friends for life.

ELMS BT1 AND BT2 QUEEN’S HOUSES GRANT HOUSE WILLOW WALK ELMS BT9 Your options, at a glance: City centre, close to city retail 76 Malone Road, Standard premium Enclosed development, on the Residential (modern, • Single or mixed gender areas, cafes and restaurants College Gardens, rooms perimeter of Elms BT9 comfortable and secure) accommodation Single en suite bedrooms in Mount Charles 10 minutes walk Purpose-built, ideal for 50 three-storeyed purpose- • Residences suitable for couples three to six-bed apartments and Guthrie House to campus international and built blocks; 10-11 bedrooms and families studios In the heart of Belfast’s 20 minute walk to postgraduate students per floor with shared common Private or shared bathrooms 15 minutes walk most ethnically-diverse and City Centre Studios, one to four bed room and kitchen • culturally-rich areas to campus From £110pw apartments and two-bed Standard, premium and majority • Studio, one to six Twin rooms, standard, double, premium apartments (family (70%) en suite rooms bedroom apartments Less than five minutes from city No-alcohol accommodation centre premium and en suite rooms. apartments available) 15 minutes walk to campus (Please note, 76 Malone Road • Twin, standard, premium standard From £130pw 15 minutes walk to campus 25 minutes walk to is reserved for students from and en suite room options 25 minutes walk to city centre Brand new! outside Northern Ireland) • Dedicated no-alcohol city centre From £100pw 5-10 minutes walk to campus accommodation From £125pw Quiet living, no alcohol and 10-20 minutes walk to Safe and welcoming! single sex options city centre From £75pw Best for independent living

22 Queen’s University Belfast qub.ac.uk 23 SAFE AND SOCIAL HOW TO APPLY FOR AFFORDABLE PRIVATE RENTALS THE UK’S MOST AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATION Accommodation is offered on a If you decide to move on from STUDENT LIVING self-catering basis and our campus Register online and complete an Queen’s Accommodation, there are communities are designed to make application form as soon as you a range of student rental options you feel at home and help you make have received a conditional or in the city – all within walking friends. From the moment you arrive, unconditional offer to study at distance of campus. What’s more, Scottish we’ll do what we can to manage Queen’s. Information on how to as Belfast has the lowest student Area Queen’s English London and support your living needs. This apply will be sent automatically rent in the UK*, you’re sure to find University University University University includes a Residential Life programme to all offer holders and you are something to suit your budget. The which features events and pastoral advised to apply even if Queen’s website nihestudentpad.co.uk is care, 24/7 safety and security, as is your insurance choice. recommended by the Students’ well as maintenance support. Our Union to help students search for Applications open in January 2019. Weekly Cost Source: Residential Life Coordinators also private rental accommodation. of University £130 £118 £146 £206 University offer support, help and guidance on *NatWest Student Living Index 2018 websites settling into student life in Belfast. Accommodation

Source: Average £339 £428 £373 £668 NatWest Monthly Rent Student Living International students are Index 2018 guaranteed a place in Queen’s Accommodation! Read the full Allocation Standard Policy on the Queen’s Student £4.95 £5 £6.50 £8.75 Source: Accommodation website. Odeon.co.uk Cinema Ticket

Maximum Source: £1,000/ University scholarship £2,500 £2,000* £2,000* £2,000** available per year websites

FIND OUT MORE All statistics quoted are based on comparable Russell Group Universities (Newcastle, Glasgow and UCL). T: +44 (0)28 9097 4525 Based on Single en suite accommodation. *Means tested. Only available where household income is <£35,000 w: stayatqueens.com **Means tested. Only available where household income is <£42,875

24 Queen’s University Belfast qub.ac.uk 25 FEES AND EARLY BIRD AND FUNDING LOYALTY REWARDS

INTERNATIONAL FEES Award: Loyalty Scholarship Award: Early Bird Reward

Eligibility: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Eligibility: All new International students LEVEL OF STUDY 2019-20 (£) 2019-20 (US$) Taught students, including Exchange enrolling onto a full-time degree and Study Abroad students, returning to programme, who hold an unconditional Classroom Based 16,400 20,048 study a full-time postgraduate research offer, and who pay fees in full, by 30 programme at Queen’s University June 2018 (some exclusions apply) Laboratory Based 20,100 25,989 Amount: 20% tuition fee reduction Amount: 10% discount on gross fees – may be Pre-clinical Based 20,550 26,566 on year 1 Application used in conjunction with other scholarships

Clinical Based 38,850 50,515 Application Process: Application Application Process: No application required – apply online necessary, automatically awarded to those who meet the criteria SCHOLARSHIPS LOYALTY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED EARLY BIRD REWARD IS OPEN Queen’s believes in rewarding hard work and excellence. TO ALL STUDENTS PROGRESSING TO ALL NEW STUDENTS! Each year, the University announces over £1.5m worth of Study Abroad: BETWEEN PROGRAMME LEVELS scholarships for talented, fee-paying International students. £7,200 for 2019-20 (US $9,307) Award: International Office Award: Vice-Chancellor’s International One Academic Year: Undergraduate Scholarship Attainment Scholarship – £12554.5 for 2019-20 Undergraduate Eligibility: All new International students (US $16,237) enrolling onto a full-time undergraduate Eligibility: Two new International An approximate equivalent programme (some exclusions apply) students enrolling onto a full-time is shown at the following £1.5M IN SCHOLARSHIPS IS undergraduate programme rate (September 2018) Award: Award of £2,500 (fee rate 1) or (some exclusions apply) £3,000 (fee rate 2) on year 1 exclusively US$1.29 =£1 AVAILABLE TO INTERNATIONAL Amount: Full tuition fees paid for all Application Process: No separate years of programme [max. 4 years] application required – apply to study STUDENTS EACH YEAR at Queen’s and you will be Application Process: Application automatically assessed required – apply online For a full list of terms and conditions, please refer to: go.qub.ac.uk/intlschol

26 Queen’s University Belfast qub.ac.uk 27 INTO QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

INTO Queen’s University Belfast provides a range of academic APPLYING TO INTO QUEEN’S INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE and English language courses to help prepare International To apply to INTO Queen’s, simply visit: The International Year One Students for future study at Queen’s. At the INTO Queen’s intostudy. com/en-gb/apply programme, leading to the award of Centre, you'll find modern facilities, an inspiring learning and follow the step-by- the International Diploma, provides environment and staff dedicated to the highest standards step explanation on how to international students with a high- of teaching and personalised student support. apply online or offline. quality education equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree IN-SESSIONAL at a UK university. Subject to reaching INTO ENGLISH PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH the required grades, students can LANGUAGE COURSES Pre-sessional English courses of International students at Queen’s go directly to the second year of a INTO Queen's offers a range of four, six or 10 weeks are available are entitled to attend a tuition-free, relevant undergraduate degree. courses that are specially designed for students who hold offers from two-hour-per-week, semester- ‘Friendly and welcoming’ long In-sessional English language There are four pathways available: for international students, helping Queen’s University and need to course at the INTO Queen’s “Thanks to the welcoming and them to improve their English improve their standard of English • Accounting Centre. A small charge is applicable friendly environment at INTO, I’ve language and study skills to the level before commencing their degree • Engineering made friends from all over the programmes. Your course length will to cover books and materials. required by their chosen course. • Management and Finance world, and achieved success, both depend on your current language level INTO ACADEMIC PREPARATION academically and personally.” ACADEMIC ENGLISH and degree requirements. Depending PROGRAMMES • Integrated International on your level of English, you will Year One in Engineering* Safiyeh Heidarzadeh, The International Foundation provides With start dates in April, June, receive a Confirmation of Acceptance Queen’s alumna, from Iran a pathway to the first year of a wide *Combines the International Year One and degree in September and January each year, for Studies (CAS), which covers the one programme, students only need to apply for one Academic English offers students a Pre-sessional English course only, or range of undergraduate degrees visa for the duration of their study. at Queen’s, subject to successful flexible way to improve their IELTS a joint CAS, which covers both the GRADUATE DIPLOMA score by up to one point per term. Pre-sessional English course and your completion of the programme and degree programme. You can also apply meeting the degree requirements. The Graduate Diploma is a full- time academic programme that online at: go.qub.ac.uk/INTOapply There are three pathways available: prepares you for direct entry • Architecture to selected Master’s courses at Queen’s University Belfast. • Business, Humanities and Social Sciences There are three pathways available: • Engineering and Science • Finance • Management • Social Sciences

28 Queen’s University Belfast qub.ac.uk 29 Commercial Court APPLYING TO QUEEN’S

UNDERGRADUATE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ADMISSIONS AND EXPLORING EUROPE REQUIREMENTS ACCESS SERVICE Most undergraduate students During your time at Queen’s, we hope make their applications through Applicants will normally need to The Admissions and Access Service you will take the opportunity to travel UCAS (Universities and Colleges demonstrate a minimum level of processes the vast majority of to other countries. You may decide Admissions Service). The UCAS proficiency in English language applications to the University. We to do this during vacation periods application deadline for International equivalent to an overall score of IELTS have a team dedicated to handling for tourist purposes, or you might Students is 30 June 2019, except Academic 6.0, or TOEFL 80 (internet- applications from International go on a field trip with your School. for those applying for Medicine based test); however, many courses Students, who can provide answers to Travelling will widen your knowledge and Dentistry who should apply have higher requirements. Please note any queries you might have about entry and understanding of other cultures by 15 October 2018. Applicants that minimum scores will be required requirements and how to apply. Please and enhance your experience in should apply online at: ucas.com in each component of the test. see: go.qub.ac.uk/admissionsservice the UK. If you will be travelling, you may not need a separate visa More information about A Direct Entry Application form can VISA AND IMMIGRATION (depending on your nationality). For acceptable English language be used by international applicants Visa and immigration requirements more information on travelling within qualifications can be found at: who wish to apply directly, and can sometimes seem intimidating; Europe, including visa requirements, go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs only, to Queen’s or who have been Queen’s provides a high level of visit the UKCISA website here: asked to provide information in Guidance regarding the support and advice on UK student go.qub.ac.uk/Traveleurope advance of submitting a formal acceptability of qualifications visas directly for you. Working within UCAS application. The direct from other countries is available at: the Office of the Immigration Services application must not be used to go.qub.ac.uk/Yourcountry Commissioner’s code of standards apply to Medicine or Dentistry. (OISC), the International Student For full details of programme Support team is here to help you entrance requirements, see the MEET QUEEN’S STAFF POSTGRADUATE make a smooth transition from your Queen’s online Course Finder: Postgraduate applicants should use home country to life in Belfast. Our International Office staff go.qub.ac.uk/coursefinder the Online Application System for attend educational events For information on how visa the majority of taught courses and in several countries and requirements are calculated, as well research programmes at Queen’s. For are available for admissions as Points Based System (PBS) and full details of the Undergraduate and advice and guidance. your Confirmation of Acceptance for Postgraduate application procedures, For more information, please Studies (CAS) number, please see: please visit: go.qub.ac.uk/Intapply contact the international go.qub.ac.uk/intvisa office:qub.ac.uk/ Further information is also available at: International/Contact-us gov.uk/visas-immigration

30 Queen’s University Belfast qub.ac.uk 31 COURSE DIRECTORY Subject Course Yrs Placement IELTS* Entrance Requirements Fees (£) COURSE DIRECTORY Accounting BSc 3 N 6.5 ABB + GCSE Mathematics grade B or 16,400 equivalent The University welcomes applications Where alternative A-level grades Column 3 shows the duration of the from international students, and are listed in Column 6, specific course in years. Courses involving details about the acceptability of subject requirements may apply for the study of a foreign language as a Actuarial Science BSc1 4 Y 6.5 AAA including Mathematics 16,400 qualifications from other countries the lower offer. It should be noted Single, Major or Joint Honours subject and Risk are available on the University’s that some courses require specific normally require a year to be spent in Management website at: go.qub.ac.uk/yourcountry. A-level subjects and grades and/ the appropriate country (or countries, Aerospace BEng1 3/4 N/Y 6.0 BB (Mathematics and at least one from 20,100 or specific GCSE subjects and in the case of Joint Honours). Engineering Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry or Our degree courses are listed grades (or equivalent qualifications). Further Mathematics) C, + GCSE Physics grade C or equivalent alphabetically in the following Please refer to the Course Finder This undergraduate guide is prepared tables and include the minimum well in advance of the 2019 academic MEng1 4/5 N/Y 6.0 ABB (Mathematics and at least one from 20,100 on the University’s website, which Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry grades required in terms of A-levels. will have current grade and subject year to which it relates. Therefore, or Further Mathematics) + GCSE Physics Alternative international qualifications requirements: qub.ac.uk/courses the entry requirements stated here grade B or equivalent awarded by a recognised organisation are for guidance only. Anthropology BA 3 N 6.5 BBB 16,400 may be accepted in lieu of A-levels. Courses marked with a ‘P’ offer a Prospective applicants should placement option. Students taking Further details about selection Applied BSc 3 N 6.0 A (Mathematics) B (Physics) C 20,100 procedures are available in the Mathematics MSci 4 N 6.0 A (Mathematics) AB (including Physics) 20,100 check the most up-to-date course the placement will have an additional and Physics individual degree programmes listed requirements before applying. For full year added to their course. Those Archaeology BA 3 N 6.5 BBC 16,400 at qub.ac.uk/courses under ‘Entry details of our entry requirements for participating normally receive MSci 4 N 6.5 ABB + GCSE Mathematics grade C or 20,100 each course, please refer to remuneration. Requirements’. This includes a section equivalent qub.ac.uk/courses on ‘How we Choose our Students’. Archaeology- BSc 3 N 6.5 BBC + GCSE Mathematics grade C or 20,100 Palaeoecology equivalent Architecture BSc 3 N 6.5** ABB plus evidence of artistic ability 20,100 + GCSE Mathematics grade C or equivalent Audio Engineering BSc 3 N 6.0 BBB including Mathematics and at least 20,100 one from Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry, Technology and Design, Electronics, Further Mathematics or Double Award Applied Science; + GCSE Physics grade C or equivalent Biochemistry BSc1 3/4 Optional/Y 6.5 BBB/BBC including Chemistry and at 20,100 least one from Biology (preferred), Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Biology (if not taken at A-Level) and GCSE Mathematics grade C or equivalent MSci 1 4/5 Optional/Y 6.5 AAB/ABB including Chemistry and at 20,100 least one from Biology (preferred), Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Biology (if not taken at A-Level) and GCSE Mathematics grade C or equivalent

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Biological BSc 1 3/4 Optional/Y 6.5 BBB/BBC including Biology and normally 20,100 Civil Engineering BEng 1 3/4 N/Y 6.0 BB (Mathematics and at least one from 20,100 Sciences at least one from Chemistry (preferred), Biology, Chemistry or Physics) C, + GCSE Geography, Mathematics or Physics + Physics grade C or equivalent GCSE Chemistry (if not taken at A-level) MEng 1 4/5 N/Y 6.0 ABB (Mathematics and at least one from 20,100 and GCSE Mathematics grade C or Biology, Chemistry or Physics), + GCSE equivalent Physics grade B or equivalent 1 MSci 4/5 Optional/Y 6.5 AAB/ABB including Biology and normally 20,100 Computer Science BEng 1 4 Y 6.0 BB (including Mathematics or Computing) 20,100 at least one from Chemistry (preferred), BSc 1 C, or BBB including Physics or Chemistry Geography, Mathematics or Physics + + GCSE Mathematics grade C or COURSE DIRECTORY COURSE GCSE Chemistry (if not taken at A-level) equivalent and GCSE Mathematics grade C or equivalent MEng 1 4/5 N/Y 6.0 ABB including Mathematics or 20,100 Biomedical BSc 3 N 6.5 ABB/BBB. Two Science subjects including 20,100 Computing, or AAB including Physics or Science Biology/Human Biology or Chemistry Chemistry + GCSE Mathematics grade C (preferably both) + GCSE Biology, or equivalent Chemistry and Mathematics grade C or Computing and BSc 1 4 Y 6.0 BBC/BBB (depending on subjects 20,100 equivalent Information offered) + GCSE Mathematics grade C or Broadcast BA 3 N 6.5 BBB 16,400 Technology with a equivalent Production Year in Industry Business BSc 3 N 6.5 BBB + GCSE Mathematics grade B 16,400 Criminology BA 3 N 6.5 BBB 16,400 Economics or equivalent Dentistry BDS 5 N 7.5** AAA (Chemistry and Biology) at A-level, 31,530 Business BSc1 4 Y 6.5 BBB + GCSE Mathematics grade C or 16,400 or A (Chemistry) AB (Biology) at A-level Information equivalent plus A in a fourth AS-level or equivalent. Technology with a Grade C in GCSE Mathematics (or Year in Industry equivalent) is required, if not offered Business BSc1 4 Y 6.5 BBB + GCSE Mathematics grade B 16,400 beyond this level. Management with or equivalent Drama BA 3 N 6.5 BBC 16,400 Placement Economics BSc 3 N 6.5 BBB + GCSE Mathematics grade A 16,400 Chemical BEng 1 3/4 N/Y 6.0 B (Mathematics) BC (including at least 20,100 or equivalent Engineering one from Chemistry (preferred), Biology Economics and BSc 3 N 6.5 BBB + GCSE Mathematics grade B 16,400 or Physics) + GCSE Chemistry and Physics Accounting or equivalent grade C or equivalent Economics with BSc 3 N 6.5 BBB + GCSE Mathematics grade A 16,400 MEng 1 4/5 N/Y 6.0 ABB (Mathematics and at least one from 20,100 Finance or equivalent Chemistry (preferred), Biology or Physics) + GCSE Chemistry and Physics grade B Electrical and BEng 1 3/4 N/Y 6.0 BB (Mathematics and at least one from 20,100 or equivalent Electronic Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry 1 Engineering or Further Mathematics) C, and GCSE Chemistry BSc 3/4 N/Y 6.0 B (Chemistry) BC including a second 20,100 Physics grade C or equivalent Science subject + GCSE Mathematics grade C or equivalent MEng 1 4/5 N/Y 6.0 ABB (Mathematics and at least one from 20,100 Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry or MSci 4 N 6.0 ABB including Chemistry and a second 20,100 Further Mathematics) and GCSE Physics Science subject + GCSE Mathematics grade B or equivalent grade C or equivalent English BA 3 N 6.5 BBB including English 16,400 1 4/5 Y 6.0 ABB including Chemistry and a second 20,100 Chemistry with MSci (Single Science subject + GCSE Mathematics a Year in Industry Hons) grade C or equivalent BA (Joint 3/4 N/Y 6.5 BBB including English. Check 16,400 Hons) requirements for other subject.

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Environmental and MEng 1 4/5 N/Y 6.0 ABB (Mathematics and at least one from 20,100 International BA 3 N 6.5 BBB 16,400 Civil Engineering Biology, Chemistry or Physics), and GCSE Politics and Physics grade B or equivalent Conflict Studies Environmental BSc 1 3/4 Optional/Y 6.5 BBC including at least two from Biology, 20,100 International BA 3 N 6.5 BBB 16,400 Management Economics and Geography + GCSE Studies and Mathematics grade C or equivalent, or Politics BBB + GCSE Mathematics grade C or Irish BA 3 N 6.5 BBB including Irish grade B 16,400 equivalent Law LLB 3 N 6.5 ABB 16,400 European Planning MPlan 4 Optional 6.5 BBB + GCSE Mathematics grade C 20,100 COURSE DIRECTORY COURSE or equivalent Law with Politics LLB 3 N 6.5 ABB 16,400 Film and Theatre BA 3 N 6.5 BBB 16,400 Law Senior Status LLB 2 N 6.5 2:1, or 2:2 Honours degree plus 16,400 Making experience/Master’s degree 1 Film Studies and BA 3 N 6.5 BBC 16,400 Marine Biology BSc 3/4 Optional/Y 6.5 BBB/BBC including Biology and normally 20,100 Production at least one from Chemistry (preferred), Geography, Mathematics or Physics + 1 Finance with a Year BSc 4 Y 6.5 BBB including Mathematics 16,400 GCSE Chemistry (if not taken at A-level) in Industry and GCSE Mathematics grade C or Food Quality, BSc 1 3/4 Optional/Y 6.5 BBB/BBC including Biology or Chemistry 20,100 equivalent Safety and (preferably both) + GCSE Biology, MSci1 4/5 Optional/Y 6.5 AAB/ABB including Biology and normally 20,100 Nutrition Chemistry and Mathematics grade C or at least one from Chemistry (preferred), equivalent Geography, Mathematics or Physics + MSci1 4/5 Optional/Y 6.5 AAB/ABB including Biology or Chemistry 20,100 GCSE Chemistry (if not taken at A-level) (preferably both) + GCSE Biology, and GCSE Mathematics grade C or Chemistry and Mathematics grade C or equivalent equivalent Mathematics BSc 3 N 6.0 A (Mathematics) BC 16,400 1 Food Science and MSci 4/5 Optional/Y 6.5 AAB/ABB including Biology or Chemistry 20,100 MSci 4 N 6.0 A (Mathematics) AB 16,400 Food Security (preferably both) + GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics grade C or Mathematics and BSc 3 N 6.0 A (Mathematics) BC 16,400 equivalent Computer Science MSci 4 N 6.0 A (Mathematics) AB 16,400 French BA 1 4 Y 6.5 BBB/BBC including French grade B 16,400 Mathematics BSc 3 N 6.0 A (Mathematics) BC 16,400 Geography BSc 3 N 6.5 BBC (normally including Geography 20,100 and Statistics MSci 4 N 6.0 A (Mathematics) AB 16,400 Grade B) + GCSE Mathematics grade C & Operational or equivalent Research History BA 3 N 6.5 BBB 16,400 Mathematics with BSc 3 N 6.0 A (Mathematics) AB 16,400 Finance Human Biology BSc 3 N 6.5 ABB/BBB. Two Science subjects including 20,100 1 Biology/Human Biology or Chemistry Mechanical BEng 3/4 N/Y 6.0 BB (Mathematics and at least one from 20,100 (preferably both) + GCSE Biology, Engineering Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry or Chemistry and Mathematics grade C or Further Maths) C, + GCSE Physics grade equivalent C or equivalent 1 International BSc 1 4 Y 6.5 BBB including the relevant language at 16,400 MEng 4/5 N/Y 6.0 ABB (Mathematics and at least one from 20,100 Business with a grade B or equivalent) and GCSE Maths Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry or Language [French, grade B or equivalent. For the Mandarin Further Maths) + GCSE Physics grade B German, Mandarin, and Portuguese options, evidence of or equivalent Portuguese, linguistic ability may be considered in lieu Spanish] of the language A-level.For the French and Spanish options, a Beginners pathway is available to those who have linguistic ability and have not previously studied the language to A-level or AS-level standard.

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Medicinal BSc1 3/4 N/Y 6.0 B (Chemistry) BC including a second 20,100 Music BA 3 N 6.5 BBB plus successful audition 16,400 Chemistry Science subject + GCSE Mathematics Performance grade C or equivalent Nursing: BSc2 3 N 7.0** CCC including Biology or Chemistry 16,400 + MSci 4 N 6.0 ABB including Chemistry and a second 20,100 Adult or Mathematics or Physics + 5 GCSE 3,000 Clinical Science subject + GCSE Mathematics Children’s subjects at grade C or equivalent, placement fee grade C or equivalent Learning Disability including Mathematics and a Science Medicinal MSci1 4 Y 6.0 ABB including Chemistry and a second 20,100 Mental Health subject (Chemistry, Physics or Biology) Chemistry with Science subject + GCSE Mathematics Professional grade C or equivalent

COURSE DIRECTORY COURSE BCC where a relevant Science subject is Studies not offered + 5 GCSE subjects at grade Medicine MB BCh 5 N 7.5** AAA (Chemistry and Biology) at A-level, Estimated fees: C or equivalent, including Mathematics BAO OR A (Chemistry) AB (from Biology, £20,550 and a Science subject (Chemistry, Biology Maths and Physics) at A-level plus A in a (Yr 1 & 2) or Physics) fourth AS-level or equivalent. Biology is £38,850 required to at least AS-level (Grade B), if (Yr 3 onwards) not offered at A-level. GCSE Mathematics Fees subject Note: this programme is not suitable for and Physics (or equivalent) are required, to annual international candidates who are already if not offered beyond this level. UKCAT is inflationary qualified nurses and midwives in their own also required increase. country, as much of the learning would be repeated. Applicants should instead Microbiology BSc1 3/4 Optional/Y 6.5 BBB/BBC including Biology and normally 20,100 consider the BSc Hons Health and Clinical at least one from Chemistry (preferred), Studies or BSc Hons Nursing (Top-Up) Geography, Mathematics or Physics + (see below) GCSE Chemistry grade B (if not taken at A-level) and GCSE Mathematics grade C Nursing: BSc 3 2 Y ^ 6.0 BBC 16,400 + or equivalent Health and Clinical (Including ^ 450 hours 3,000 Clinical Studies placement) of clinical placement fee MSci1 4/5 Optional/Y 6.5 AAB/ABB including Biology and normally 20,100 placements in This programme is designed for nurses at least one from Chemistry (preferred), the NHS and midwives who are qualified to UK HE Geography, Mathematics or Physics + Diploma level or equivalent in their own GCSE Chemistry grade B (if not taken at country, to bring their qualification to A-level) and GCSE Mathematics grade C degree level and gain practical experience or equivalent within the UK’s NHS. Midwifery BSc 3 N 7.0** CCC including Biology or Chemistry £16,400 Sciences or Mathematics or Physics + 5 GCSE + Clinical Application is direct to the School subjects at grade B or equivalent, placement fee of Nursing and Midwifery: including Mathematics and a Science £3,000 [email protected] subject (Chemistry, Physics or Biology Nursing (Top-Up) BSc 3 1 N 6.0 BBC 16,400 BCC where a relevant Science subject is not offered + 5 GCSE subjects at grade B or equivalent, including Mathematics This programme is designed for registered and a Science subject (Chemistry, Physics nurses who are qualified to UK HE or Biology) Diploma level or equivalent in their own Music BMus 3 N 6.5 BBB including Music. Grade VIII Theory of 16,400 country, to bring their qualification to Music (ABRSM, Trinity-Guildhall or LCM degree level. (not Popular Music Theory)) is acceptable in lieu of A-level Music Application is direct to the School Music and Audio BA 3 N 6.5 BBB 16,400 of Nursing and Midwifery: Production [email protected] Music and Sound BA 3 N 6.5 BBB 16,400 Design

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Pharmaceutical BSc1 3/4 N/Y 6.5** BBB including Chemistry and at least one 20,100 Software BEng1 4 Y 6.0 BB (including Computing or Mathematics) 20,100 Biotechnology from Biology (preferred), Mathematics or Engineering C, or BBB including Physics or Chemistry Physics + GCSE Biology and Mathematics + GCSE Mathematics grade C or grade C or equivalent equivalent Pharmaceutical BSc 1 3/4 N/Y 6.5** BBB including Chemistry and at least one 20,100 MEng1 4/5 N/Y 6.0 ABB including Computing or 20,100 Sciences from Biology (preferred), Mathematics or Mathematics, or AAB including Physics or Physics + GCSE Biology and Mathematics Chemistry + GCSE Mathematics grade C grade C or equivalent or equivalent Pharmacy MPharm 4 N 6.5** ABB (Chemistry and one from Biology 20,100 Spanish and BA1 4 Y 6.5 BBB including Spanish grade B 16,400 COURSE DIRECTORY COURSE (preferred), Mathematics or Physics) + Portuguese GCSE Biology and Mathematics grade C Studies or equivalent Spanish BA1 4 Y 6.5 BBB including Spanish grade B 16,400 Philosophy BA 3 N 6.5 BBB 16,400 Structural MEng1 4/5 N/Y 6.0 ABB (Mathematics and at least one from 20,100 Physics BSc 3 N 6.0 BB (Mathematics and Physics) C 20,100 Engineering with Biology, Chemistry or Physics), and GCSE MSci 4 N 6.0 ABB (Mathematics and Physics) 20,100 Architecture Physics grade B or equivalent Physics with BSc 3 N 6.0 BB (Mathematics and Physics) C 20,100 Theology BA 3 N 6.5 BBB 16,400 Astrophysics MSci 4 N 6.0 ABB (Mathematics and Physics) 20,100 BD 3 N 6.5 BBB 16,400 (Divinity) Physics with BSc 3 N 6.0 BB (Mathematics and Physics) C 20,100 Theoretical BSc 3 N 6.0 A (Mathematics) B (Physics) C 16,400 Medical MSci 4 N 6.0 ABB (Mathematics and Physics) 20,100 Applications Physics MSci 4 N 6.0 A (Mathematics) AB 16,400 Planning, BSc 3 N 6.5 BBC + GCSE Mathematics grade C 20,100 (including Physics) Environment and or equivalent Zoology BSc1 3/4 Optional/Y 6.5 BBB/BBC including Biology and normally 20,100 Development at least one from Chemistry (preferred), Politics BA 3 N 6.5 BBB 16,400 Geography, Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Chemistry (if not taken at A-level) Politics, BA 3 N 6.5 ABB + GCSE Mathematics grade B or 16,400 and GCSE Mathematics grade C or Philosophy and equivalent equivalent Economics 1 1 MSci 4/5 Optional/Y 6.5 AAB/ABB including Biology and normally 20,100 Product Design BEng 3/4 N/Y 6.0 BB (Mathematics and at least one from 20,100 at least one from Chemistry (preferred), Engineering Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry Geography, Mathematics or Physics + or Further Mathematics) C, and GCSE GCSE Chemistry (if not taken at A-level) Physics grade C or equivalent and GCSE Mathematics grade C or MEng1 4/5 N/Y 6.0 ABB (Mathematics and at least one from 20,100 equivalent Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry or Further Mathematics) and GCSE Physics grade B or equivalent Psychology BSc 3 N 6.5 BBB + GCSE Mathematics grade C or 20,100 equivalent Sociology BA 3 N 6.5 BBC (except BA Joint Honours with 16,400 English, Criminology or History for which the requirements are BBB) Software and BEng1 3/4 N/Y 6.0 BB (Mathematics and at least one from 20,100 Electronic Systems Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Engineering Electronics or Further Mathematics) C MEng1 4/5 N/Y 6.0 ABB (Mathematics and at least one from 20,100 Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Electronics or Further Mathematics)

40 Queen’s University Belfast qub.ac.uk 41 FURTHER INFORMATION INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

* The IELTS scores listed in these tables are the 3 This programme is designed for Nurses and Midwives who Queen’s welcomes applications from International The table below shows the IB requirements compared to the minimum overall score requirements. Unless are qualified to UK HE Diploma level or equivalent in their Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma students. University’s UK A-level entry requirements. We may also otherwise indicated (**), the minimum score own country, to bring their qualification to degree level. require specific grades in relevant Higher Level subjects. required in each test component is normally 5.5. Application for admission is direct to the University and Offers will normally be conditional upon successful Details of the A-level grades and any specific subject not via UCAS. Please contact the School of Nursing and completion of the IB, to include three subjects at Higher requirements for each programme may be found in our ** Minimum scores vary for each component of the IELTS Level (with scores between 6,6,6,- 5,5,5), in addition to an Midwifery for details on entrance requirements, how to Course Finder AT qub.ac.uk/courses/ test. Please refer to the University’s Course Finder for apply and associated information. overall score (normally between 29 and 37 points). Points individual programme requirements at: obtained for the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge Email: [email protected] Please note that these grades should be treated as a guide qub.ac.uk/courses/ can count towards the total. as variations may occur in certain circumstances. Disclaimer: Queen’s University Belfast has made *** Fees quoted are for the first year and are subject to an all reasonable efforts to ensure that these lists are inflationary uplift each year.qub.ac.uk/Feesandfinance/ accurate and up to date when compiled, but can A-level grades International Baccalaureate Diploma accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions. Details of other English language qualifications acceptable AAA 36-37 points overall including 6,6,6 at Higher Level The University reserves the right to revise, alter to the University are available on our website at: or discontinue courses of study. Entry may be AAB 34-35 points overall including 6,6,5 at Higher Level go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs restricted by number or quality of entrants. ABB 33-34 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level 1 Indicates courses which are offered with and without a Sandwich year option; or where a Sandwich year (or BBB 32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level shorter placement) is normally a required element of BBC 30 points overall including 5,5,5 at Higher Level the degree programme, but international students can (under exceptional circumstances) be exempted BCC 29 points overall including 5,5,5 at Higher Level from it. Students undertaking a year of professional experience (Sandwich year) do not need a work permit ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENTS as long as the placement is in the UK. Students who Applicants should also hold an acceptable English language We will accept both Mathematics Standard Level and do not take the year of professional experience are Mathematical Studies Standard Level in lieu of GCSE Mathematics. transferred to an equivalent programme without the qualification at the appropriate level. English (Syllabus A) The corresponding grade requirements are: extension ‘with Professional Experience’ in the title. with a score of 4 at Standard Level or 4 at Higher Level will normally meet the English language entry requirement GCSE IBD Standard Level 2 These programmes are not suitable for international for the majority of our programmes. English (Syllabus B) A 6 candidates who are already qualified nurses and with a score of 5 at Standard Level or 4 at Higher Level midwives in their own country, as much of the is also acceptable. However, please note that English B 5 learning would be repeated. Applicants should language requirements may vary depending on your chosen C 4 instead consider the BSc Honours Nursing (Top- programme. Please refer to our Course Finder for English Up) or BSc Honours Health and Clinical Studies. language requirements by programme.

Applicants who are not studying English as part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma should refer to the full list of other acceptable English language requirements.

42 Queen’s University Belfast qub.ac.uk 43 HOW TO APPLY that the UCAS code name (18:00), however, for applicants YOUR QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER for Queen's is QBELF and whose choices include Medicine ANSWERED INFORMATION, HOW Applications for admission the number is Q75. These and Dentistry the closing date PLEASE CONTACT: to full-time undergraduate If you need more detailed should be entered in the is 15 October 2018 (18:00). and sandwich courses at the advice about admission to Admissions and Access Service AND Choices section of your UCAS In addition, applicants for University should normally Queen’s, for example with t: +44 (0)28 9097 3004 application. Please note a Nursing, Midwifery and Social be made online through the regard to the acceptability f: +44 (0)28 9097 5151 WHEN Campus Code is not required. Work programmes must apply Universities and Colleges of your qualifications, e: [email protected] by 15 January 2019 (18:00). Admissions Service (UCAS). WHEN TO APPLY the international team w: qub.ac.uk/ado TO Full information can be Applicants are encouraged in the Admissions and UCAS will start processing obtained from the UCAS to apply as early as is Access Service is happy to applications for entry in APPLY website at: ucas.com/apply. consistent with having made answer your questions. autumn 2019 from 1 September Details of the application a careful and considered 2018. For most courses, the process can be obtained from choice of institutions and closing date for the receipt of your school, or from British courses. Decisions are applications from international Council offices. Please note made on a rolling basis. students is 30 June 2019

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