Accounting (Major) with Spanish N4R4

Accounting (Major) with Spanish N4R4

Entry requirements

A level requirements

AAB including A-level Spanish grade B or AS-level Spanish grade B or GCSE Spanish grade B/6 or evidence of linguistic ability in another language + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6

Note:

if the language is studied at a higher level then the grade required at that level must be achieved. A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate will be accepted as part of an applicant's portfolio of qualifications with a Distinction being equated to a grade A at A-level and a Distinction being equated to a grade B at A-level.

Irish leaving certificate requirements

H2H3H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in Spanish or evidence of linguistic ability in another language + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O3 in Mathematics

Access Course

Successful completion of Access Course with an average of 75% + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6 or equivalent in Access Course.

NB

Language requirements must also be satisfied - please see A-level entry requirements.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

34 points overall, including 6(Spanish),6,5 at Higher Level. If not offered at Higher Level then Standard Level grade 5 in Mathematics or GCSE Mathematics grade B/6.

BTEC Level 3 Extended/National Extended Diploma

QCF BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits at Level 3), with overall grades D D D + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6. RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) at Level 3), with overall grades D D D + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6.

NB

Language requirements must also be satisfied - please see A-level entry requirements.

Graduate

A minimum of a 2:1 Honours Degree + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6.

NB

Language requirements must also be satisfied - please see A-level entry requirements.

Note

All applicants must have GCSE English Language grade C/4 or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.

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 application. Applications are dealt with centrally by the Admissions and Access Service rather than by Queen's Business School. Once your application has been processed by UCAS and forwarded to Queen's, an acknowledgement is normally sent within two weeks of its receipt at the University. Selection is on the basis of the information provided on your UCAS form, which is considered by a member of administrative staff from the Admissions and Access Service and, if appropriate, the Selector from the School. Decisions are made on an ongoing basis and will be notified to you via UCAS. Applicants for the BSc Honours in Accounting with Spanish must be able to satisfy the University's General Entrance Requirement. All applicants must have GCSE Mathematics at grade B/6 or above. A minimum of grade C/4 is required in English Language. Normally A-level Spanish is required for the Spanish option. However, Intermediate Spanish is offered for those applicants who have AS-level grade B in Spanish and who are not studying the language to A-level. A beginners Spanish option is also available to applicants who have not studied the subject to any level but who show evidence of linguistic ability, normally GCSE grade B/6 or higher in another language. Offers are made in terms of grades rather than UCAS Tariff points. Demand for places differs from course to course and for Accounting with Spanish, past performance at GCSE is taken into account when deciding whether or not to make conditional offers. For last year's entry, offers were initially made to those who achieved at least four GCSE passes at grade A/7 or above plus two GCSE passes at grade B/6 or above, to include Maths. Please note that this changes from year to year depending on the demand for places. The final threshold is not usually determined until late in the admissions cycle, so there may be a delay in processing applicants who do not meet the initial requirements. For applicants offering Irish Leaving Certificate, please note that performance at Junior Certificate is taken into account. Last year the initial Junior Certificate profile to qualify to be made an offer was 4A/4 Distinctions and 2B/2 Higher Merit grades. Please note that this changes from year to year depending on the demand for places. The Selector also checks that any specific entry requirements in terms of Leaving Certificate subjects can be satisfied. The final threshold is not usually determined until late in the admissions cycle, so there may be a delay in processing applicants who do not meet the initial threshold. Offers are normally made on the basis of three A-levels. The offer for repeat applicants is set in terms of three A-levels only and may be one grade higher than that asked from 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 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 Diplomas, will also be considered, provided the subject requirements for entry to Accounting with Spanish are also fulfilled. For applicants offering a 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, to be eligible for an offer, a minimum of two Distinctions and remainder Merits is necessary in the year 1 performance. Applicants must successfully complete the HND with 4 Distinctions and remainder Merits in all units assessed in the final year. Any consideration would be for stage 1 entry only. In addition to the academic requirements above, the information provided in the personal statement section and the academic reference together with predicted grades are noted, but these are not the final deciding factors as to whether or not a conditional offer can be made. However, they may be reconsidered in a tie break situation in August. A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking will not normally be considered as part of a three A-level offer and, although they may be excluded where an applicant is taking 4 A-level subjects, the grade achieved could be taken into account if necessary in August/September. If you are made an offer then you may be invited to an Open Day organised by Queen's Business Management School, which is usually held in the second semester. This will allow you the opportunity to visit the University, to find out more about the degree programme of your choice, the facilities on offer together with a flavour of the academic and social life at Queen's.

Language Proficiency Requirements:

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

details of which are available at: http://go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs 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.

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.

International Students - Foundation and International Year One Programmes

INTO Queen's offers a range of academic and English language programmes to help prepare international students for undergraduate study at Queen's University. You will learn from experienced teachers in a dedicated international study centre on campus, and will have full access to the University's world-class facilities. These programmes are designed for international students who do not meet the required academic and English language requirements for direct entry.