Information for students from Republic of Ireland
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Entry requirements
Foundation courses
Applicants from Ireland are normally not required to complete a foundation course.
We offer foundation courses for international students who are not qualified for direct entry to our undergraduate degree courses.
These courses are available at the University of Nottingham International College, just next to University Park Campus, in partnership with Kaplan International Colleges.
Find out more about the courses, entry requirements and progression options on Kaplan's website:
Applications and enquiries for these courses are handled by Kaplan and the college.
International foundation courses
Undergraduate courses
Full-time courses across our five faculties typically last for three to four years, although some degrees such as medicine and architecture have a longer duration.
Undergraduate entry requirements
Our Undergraduate Prospectus lists entry requirements for A levels and International Baccalaureate students for each course.
Students are required to hold the Irish Leaving Certificate passed at Higher/Honours level.
If you have taken 6 subjects at the higher level as part of the Irish Leaving Certificate, we can typically accept the following:
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Grading system
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Range
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Pre-2017
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From BBBBB to AAAAB
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Post-2017*
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From H2, H2, H2, H3, H3, H3 to H1, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2
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*All six subjects must be taken at Higher Level
Students taking APs or SATs should refer to our entry requirements for the USA.
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English language requirements
Masters courses
We offer a wide range of postgraduate masters degree programmes across our five faculties. Full-time masters courses typically last for one year.
Masters entry requirements
Applicants should hold a bachelor honours degree of a good standard from a recognised university, usually in a relevant subject area. Check course details in our Postgraduate Prospectus to see whether your chosen course requires the equivalent of an Upper Second Class (2:1) or Lower Second Class (2:2) degree.
Our entry requirements for degrees from Irish universities vary depending on the university where you have studied and the course you are applying for at Nottingham. The summary below is provided as guidance but requirements may vary for individual courses.
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Entry requirement
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Upper Second Class (2:1)
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Lower Second Class (2:2)
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3.08 to 3.67
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2.48 to 3.07
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| Irish Honours Degree Classification |
Second Class Honours, grade I
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Second Class Honours, grade II
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Degrees from universities in Ireland can be accepted as meeting our English language requirements.
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Research courses
Our PhD courses, available across a wide range of subject areas, typically include three years of full time research followed by an optional writing-up period of one year to complete your thesis.
Scholarships and funding
Irish students at Nottingham
- A vibrant multi-cultural community with over 150 different nationalities represented in our student body
- Over 200 societies on campus offering celebrations, festivals and social events throughout the year, including an Irish Society
- Outstanding sports facilities and support with over 70 sports clubs
- Exchange programmes and study abroad links with more than 200 partner universities worldwide
- Excellent careers support including work placements, part-time work opportunities and regular careers fairs on campus
- The Nottingham Advantage Award offers students the chance to get involved in a wide range of extra-curricular and co-curricular modules designed to enhance employability, personal and professional development.
- A range of Support Services for students, including Chaplaincy and Faith Support and prayer facilities on campus
- A wide selection of cuisine available in Nottingham, vegetarian and vegan diets are catered for in the city and on campus
- Museums, theatres, art galleries, music venues and a wide range of sports venues, the city of Nottingham is vibrant, affordable and only 15 minutes from campus
Connect with us
You can email a member of the team at internationaloffice@nottingham.ac.uk.
Or find other ways to contact or meet us including virtual and in-person events.
Official representatives
Find out about our official representatives in your country, who can help you with applying for our courses, visa processes and preparing to study with us in the UK.