Summary of entry requirements for Celtic Studies/Music - MA - QW53 for prospective students from Northern Ireland

See our full Celtic Studies programme listing for details of fees & funding, programme structure, how to apply and career opportunities

A-level standard entry requirements

• ABB
• Additional Requirement: A-level Music

IB standard entry requirements

• 34 (6,5,5 HL)
• Additional Requirement: HL English at 5/6
• Additional Requirement: HL Music at 5/6

Advanced entry to Year 2

Applicants who achieve exceptional grades in their Advanced Highers, A-levels or International Baccalaureate may be considered for advanced entry, meaning that an Honours degree can be completed in three years instead of the normal four years, or four years for five-year integrated Masters programmes.

If entry requirements are not listed for your qualification type, then we cannot consider entry to Year 2 for this programme, as your curriculum does not offer the mandatory subjects for Advanced Entry to this programme.

Choose point of entry 2nd year on your UCAS application to indicate you wish to be considered for advanced entry.

A-level requirements for advanced entry

• Three A-levels at grades A*A*A which include History or English and Music attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.

IB requirements for advanced entry

• IB Diploma with three Higher Level subjects 40 (7,7,6) including HL History or English and HL Music attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.