Queen's University Belfast
UCAS Code: N1R4 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Normally A-level Spanish grade B or AS-level Spanish grade B or GCSE Spanish grade B or evidence of linguistic ability ie GCSE grade B or equivalent in any other language. GCSE Mathematics grade B A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.
Access to HE Diploma
Normally A-level Spanish grade B or AS-level Spanish grade B or GCSE Spanish grade B or evidence of linguistic ability ie GCSE grade B or equivalent in any other language. GCSE Mathematics grade B Successful completion of the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 60 credits is required, including 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Successful completion of IB with a total of 33 points including 6, 6, 5 (Spanish) in Higher Level subjects.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Higher level Spanish grade H3 or Ordinary level grade 03. If Mathematics is not taken at the Higher Level - Ordinary Level grade 03 is required.
Successful completion of BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) at Level 3) with overall grades D*DD. Normally A-level Spanish grade B or AS-level Spanish grade B or GCSE Spanish grade B or evidence of linguistic ability ie GCSE grade B or equivalent in any other language. GCSE Mathematics grade B
Scottish Advanced Higher
Separate targets are shown for Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers but offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of the two. Normally Scottish Advanced Higher Spanish grade B or Higher Spanish grade B or National 5 Spanish grade B or evidence of linguistic ability ie National 5 grade B or equivalent in any other language.
Scottish Higher
Separate targets are shown for Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers but offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of the two. Normally Scottish Advanced Higher Spanish grade B or Higher Spanish grade B or National 5 Spanish grade B or evidence of linguistic ability ie National 5 grade B or equivalent in any other language. GCSE Mathematics grade B
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About this course
Today, businesses operate in an inherently global marketplace and are increasingly looking to expand beyond national boundaries for continued growth and success. This type of expansion requires a detailed understanding of business theory and practice, knowledge of how and when to adapt market offerings to the diverse needs, wants and demands of international business customers, and an awareness and ability to be sensitive to differences in culture and language.
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