Throughout the year our team travel to Nigeria for events and to meet with students.
Once dates are confirmed, the details of our trips will be available so you can arrange to meet our team in country.
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Lanre Kesiro Regional Manager Email: Lanre.Kesiro@qa.com Tel: +44 (0)121 616 7514 |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Undergraduate / Undergraduate Top-Up | Higher National Diploma from a Nigerian institution for entry to year 2 / 3 | 2.5/4.0 GPA or Lower credit |
| Postgraduate Programmes | Bachelor degree from a government recognised University | Lower second class or CGPA 2.4/5.0 |
| Postgraduate Diploma | Lower second class or CGPA 2.4/5.0 | |
| Graduate Certificate | Bachelor degree from a government recognised University | Third class or 1.50 |
| Post Higher HND | 40% |
| For entry to | You will need | Grade required | English language requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | WAEC (WASSCE) | Sufficient grades in at least 5 subjects (minimum D). | Students not progressing to Law: IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
Students progressing to Law: IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre
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| NECO | Sufficient grades in at least 5 subjects (minimum D). |
| For entry to | Ulster Proposed International Entry Qualifications |
|---|---|
| English and Maths requirements |
All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements.
Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Nigeria, they must have at least a C6 in Maths as part of the WAEC/NECO (B3 in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management). |
| International Foundation Programme |
Students with good results (C6 and above) results in at least 5 subjects from the SSCE (WAEC/NECO) can be considered. |
| UG Programmes |
Students must hold at least 5 credit passes (4 – Â6) from the SSCE (WAEC/NECO) AND have passed one of the following:
a recognised Foundation/Access course Students with lower OND/ND grades or low Year 1 results may be considered for entry onto an International Foundation Programme. For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students hold at least 5 credit passes (4 – Â6) from the SSCE (WAEC/NECO) AND hold a Higher National Diploma with at least a lower credit in a relevant subject they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. *Classification: Distinction, Upper/Lower Credit and pass, look for at least a lower credit. Grading System (SSCE): A1 (excellent), B2 – 3 (good), C4 – 6 (credit), D7 – Â8 (pass), F9 (fail). |
| PG Programmes |
Students must hold at least a good Second Class Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised Nigerian University
A student holding a lower degree may be considered for the Graduate certificate in Business |
| For entry to | Academic requirements | English language requirements |
|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | 12 or 13 years of schooling dependent on the education system in your country. | 3 term programme: IELTS minimum 4.5 overall with a minimum of 4.0 in each individual component from a UKVI Approved Centre
2 term programme: IELTS minimum 5.0 overall with a minimum of 4.5 in each individual component from a UKVI Approved Centre |
| Pre-Sessional English | The requirements for your chosen target course | 15 week programme: up to 1.5 IELTS subscore below the requirement for your target course
10 week programme: up to 1.0 IELTS subscore below the requirement for your target course 5 week programme: up to 0.5 IELTS subscore below the requirement for your target course |
| International Year One – Business | Good High School Grades, or equivalent | IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5 from a UKVI Approved Centre |
Application forms for international students applying to study with:
Find out more about entry requirements, contact details, travel information and extra suggestions for Nigerian students on our partner sites:
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