South Korea

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ENTRY

Undergraduate entry requirements

The following qualifications will be considered for direct entry to our undergraduate programmes:

• The South Korea High School Diploma with good grades, plus a recognised Foundation programme.
• Applicants who have successfully completed the first year of study at a South Korean University degree with good grades in relevant subjects may be considered for stage 1 entry.
• Between 30 and 36 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB). Information on required grades

The grades required will vary according to your chosen programme. Please check our Course Finder for detailed entry requirements.

ENTRY

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Entry to graduate diploma or taught Masters programmes usually requires either a UK upper second-class (2:1) or a lower second-class (2:2) undergraduate degree. For most courses, your major subject or content of your Bachelor degree may also be considered. Please check our Course Finder for detailed entry requirements.

The comparable qualifications from South Korea are as follows:

ENTRY

English language requirements

Applicants will normally need to demonstrate a level of English equivalent to 6.5 IELTS or 90 TOEFL IBT (Internet based test). However, some degree programmes have higher or lower requirements (please check individual programme requirements in the relevant undergraduate or postgraduate University Coursefinder. View the full list of acceptable English Language qualifications.

INTO QUEEN'S - PRE-UNIVERSITY ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMMES

INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a wide range of English Language courses, which may assist students to meet the required standard of English language to be eligible for entry to degree programmes at the University. If you wish to apply for an INTO Queen's English course please contact into@qub.ac.uk or consult the INTO website