Music

A Level Requirements:
BBB including A-level Music.

Where A-level Music is not offered then A-level grades BBB plus Grade VIII Theory of Music (ABRSM, Trinity-Guildhall or LCM (not Popular Music Theory)) would be acceptable. AS-level Music is not acceptable in lieu of A-level Music.

Irish Leaving Certificate Requirements:
H3H3H3H3H4H4/H3H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in Music.

Where Higher Level Music is not offered then grades H3H3H3H3H4H4/H3H3H3H3H3 plus grade VIII Theory of Music (ABRSM, Trinity-Guildhall or LCM (not Popular Music Theory)) would be acceptable.

Access Course:
Certificate in Foundation Studies in Music with an average of 65%.

International Baccalaureate Diploma:
32 points overall, including 6,5,5 at Higher Level, including Music

BTEC Level 3 Extended/National Extended Diploma:
QCF Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits), with 100 credits at Distinction grade and 80 credits at Merit grade.

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)), with at least 540 GLH at Distinction grade (minimum 240 GLH to be externally assessed) and 540 GLH at Merit grade.

Extended Diploma/National Extended Diploma must be relevant.

Graduate:
A minimum of a 2:2 Honours Degree provided any subject requirement is also met.

English Language Requirements:

An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each test component or an equivalent acceptable qualification.

If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this degree programme, INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for admission to this degree.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be offering Academic English and Pre-sessional courses online only from June to September 2020.

• Academic English: an intensive English language and study skills course for successful university study at degree level.
• Pre-sessional English: a short intensive academic English course for students starting a degree programme at Queen's University Belfast and who need to improve their English.