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SUPPORT FOR GRADUATES
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2 Years PSW is applicable after the course completing (Bachelors level or above)

A level requirements
AAA + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.

Applicants with a grade C/4 in GCSE Art or no Art at GCSE/A-level may be invited for a portfolio interview. Guidance for applicants preparing an art portfolio can be found at http://go.qub.ac.uk/k100portfolio. Neither Technology and Design nor Craft, Design and Technology are considered an alternative to Art.
Irish leaving certificate requirements
H2H2H3H3H3H3 + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics.

Applicants with a grade C in Junior Certificate Art, or no Art at Junior/Leaving Certificate, may be invited for a portfolio interview. Guidance for applicants preparing an art portfolio can be found at http://go.qub.ac.uk/k100portfolio.
Access Course
Successful completion of Access Course with an average of 75%. GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or equivalent in Access Course.

Art requirements as above.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
36 points overall, including 6,6,6 at Higher Level + if not offered at Higher Level/GCSE, then Standard Level grade 4 in Mathematics.

Art requirements as above.
BTEC Level 3 Extended/National Extended Diploma
QCF Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits), with 160 credits at Distinction grade and 20 credits at Merit grade + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)), with at least 900 GLH at Distinction grade (minimum 240 GLH to be externally assessed) and 180 GLH at Merit grade + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4

Art requirements as above.
Graduate
A minimum of a 2:1 Honours Degree, provided any subject requirement is also met
All applicants
A broad spread of scientific, creative and language-based subjects is desirable, since high scores in specific subjects do not necessarily indicate suitability for the wide-ranging demands of the degree. Evidence of broad general intelligence, a hardworking nature and a genuine motivation and interest in architecture is also required. Applicants are encouraged to appreciate the demands of studying architecture and the combined scientific and creative nature of the subject.

The entrance requirements outlined above reflect the demands of the BSc, but acknowledge that the highest A-level performance is not always an indicator of an applicant's suitability for the degree.
Selection Criteria
In addition, to the entrance requirements above, it is essential that you read our guidance below on 'How we choose our students' prior to submitting your UCAS application.

Applications are dealt with centrally by the Admissions and Access Service rather than by the School of Natural and Built Environment. Once your application has been processed by UCAS and forwarded to Queen's, an acknowledgement is normally sent within two weeks of receipt by the University.

Selection is on the basis of the information provided on your UCAS form. Decisions are made on an ongoing basis and will be notified to you via UCAS.

For last year's intake, offers were initially made to applicants for Architecture offering A-level/BTEC Level 3 qualifications who achieved at least three GCSE passes at grade B/6 or above plus three GCSE passes at grade C/4 or above, to include English Language and Mathematics. The final threshold varies from year to year depending on competition for places and, last year, offers were made to applicants with one grade B/6 plus five grade C/4 at GCSE (including English Language and Mathematics).

All applicants must provide evidence of artistic ability and this requirement is satisfied by grade B/6 or better in GCSE Art. Candidates who have not met this requirement will be invited to attend a portfolio interview, provided they have demonstrated a satisfactory commitment to architecture/motivation/artistic ability in their UCAS application. The information provided in the applicant’s personal statement and the academic reference is noted and is an important factor for candidates who do not have an acceptable Art qualification. Unless there is clear evidence of motivation and commitment to Architecture, candidates may not be invited for a portfolio interview. Guidance for applicants preparing an art portfolio can be found at http://go.qub.ac.uk/k100portfolio.

Offers are normally made on the basis of three A-levels. Two subjects at A-level plus two at AS are also considered. The offer for repeat candidates is set in terms of three A-levels and may be one grade higher than for first time applicants. Grades may be held from the previous year.

Applicants offering two A-levels and one BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/National Extended Certificate (or equivalent qualification), or one A-level and a BTEC Diploma/National Diploma (or equivalent qualification) will also be considered. Offers will be made in terms of performance in individual BTEC units rather than the overall BTEC grade(s) awarded. Please note that a maximum of one BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/National Extended Certificate (or equivalent) will be counted as part of an applicant’s portfolio of qualifications. The normal GCSE profile will be expected.

Applicants offering other qualifications, such as Higher National Certificates and Higher National Diplomas, will also be considered, provided the Mathematics and Art requirements are also met.

For applicants offering an HNC, the current requirements are successful completion of the HNC with 4 Distinctions and remainder Merits. For those offering a Higher National Diploma, some flexibility may be allowed in terms of GCSE profile, but this must include grade C/4 or better in GCSE Mathematics. To be eligible for consideration, the grades obtained in the first year of the HND must allow the overall offer to be achievable. Where offers are made for Stage 1 entry, these are currently conditional on successful completion of the HND with 6 Distinctions and 10 Merits overall.

A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not normally be considered as part of a three A-level offer and, although they may be excluded where an applicant is taking four A-level subjects, the grade achieved could be taken into account if necessary in August/September.

Applicants who have been made an offer are given an opportunity to meet with Architecture staff at an information session at Queen’s. Prospective students are encouraged, but not required, to bring a portfolio with them to act as central focus for this conversation. The session allows staff to explain Queen's Architecture in detail and it offers applicants the opportunity to ask individual questions about the course. These sessions normally occur alongside a day-long experience of the School, including a presentation about the course, tours of studios, labs, teaching rooms and other University facilities, as well as discussions with current students.

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