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Ireland

We welcome students from IRELAND

Birkbeck's campus in central London brings together people from all over the world. Our friendly and supportive community is made up of students and tutors from over 100 different countries.

Birkbeck is part of University of London and we know our international students take pride in joining this respected community. When you complete your studies with us, you will graduate with a world-renowned University of London degree.

If you are from Ireland and thinking about moving to London to study with us, here’s our guide to help with your application and show you our London campus.

 


GLOBAL FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP

Discover our Global Future Master’s scholarships for Irish students. The scholarship will be applied as a discount to the tuition fee for the first year of your full-time master's course, to bring it in line with the Home tuition fee amount, if you are eligible. You don’t need to apply for the scholarship.

Entry information for students from Ireland

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

  • The English language requirements for our courses are provided on individual course pages as minimum IELTS scores, however we accept many other tests and qualifications.
  • Please visit our English language requirements page for more information. 

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

  • Applicants from Ireland who have completed the Irish Leaving Certificate with at least five subjects passed at Higher/Honours Level can be considered for direct entry to an undergraduate course at Birkbeck.
  • Please note: these grades are indicative only and Birkbeck will assess each application individually.
    • Grade H1 = 36 tariff points
    • Grade H2 = 30 tariff points
    • Grade H3 = 24 tariff points
    • Grade H4 = 18 tariff points
    • Grade H5 = 12 tariff points
    • Grade H6 = 9 tariff points
    • Grade O1 = 12 tariff points
    • Grade O2 = 10 tariff points
    • Grade O3 = 8 tariff points
    • Grade O4 = 6 tariff points
    • A-level AAA = 144 UCAS tariff points = comparable offer H2 H2 H2 H3 H3
    • A-level AAB = 136 UCAS tariff points = comparable offer H2 H2 H2 H3 H3
    • A-level ABB = 128 UCAS tariff points = comparable offer H2 H2 H3 H3 H3
    • A-level BBB = 120 UCAS tariff points = comparable offer H3 H3 H3 H3 H3
    • A-level BBC = 112 UCAS tariff points = comparable offer H4 H4 H3 H3 H3
    • A-level BCC = 104 UCAS tariff points = comparable offer H4 H4 H4 H3 H3
    • A-level CCC = 96 UCAS tariff points = comparable offer H4 H4 H4 H4 H3.
  • For courses that require specific A Level grades in one subject:
    • A Level grade B = H2
    • A Level grade C = H3
  • For entry to our undergraduate degrees with Foundation Year we would require minimum pass grades in at least five subjects from the Irish Leaving Certificate.
  • For courses that require GCSE English and Mathematics we would require at least grade O3 in English and Mathematics.
  • Applicants with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or A-levels will be considered for direct admission to our undergraduate degree programmes. IB requirements range from 28 to 33, depending on the course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

  • Applicants from Ireland will usually need a Bachelor’s degree from a university. Relevant work experience may also be considered for students whose GPAs are slightly below the preferred requirements.
  • If you do not meet these criteria, you can apply for OnCampus' Master's Foundation programme, which is available for two- or three-term progression onto a wide range of Master’s degrees at Birkbeck.
  • Irish degree classification:
    • First-class honours (English translation or equivalent: 1st)
    • Second-class honours, grade I (English translation or equivalent: 2:1)
    • Second-class honours, grade II (English translation or equivalent: 2:2).

Research degrees Entry Requirements

  • The usual entrance requirement for a research degree is a Master’s degree. However some departments also accept students with a Bachelor’s Honours degree.
  • Applicants are strongly urged to contact potential supervisors within the department before submitting a research application.

Birkbeck's Central London campus

"Birkbeck is in the heart of London, we are a 16-minute walk into Soho and Covent Garden"

Tour Birkbeck with student Charlie as she shows you the spaces where you'll study, our on-campus cafes and bars, as well as the local neighbourhood.

 

More Information

Contact the Birkbeck International Team

Financial support

  • As an international student, you will be expected to self-finance your studies, so before you apply to join a programme you should be aware of the fees that you will be required to pay and any discounts or bursaries that you may be eligible for.
  • Birkbeck is committed to providing advice and support to help you finance your studies.
  • We offer a number of scholarships specifically for international students. Some are offered directly by Birkbeck, others are offered in partnership with other organisations.
  • You may be eligible to apply for faculty and school funding linked to your programme of study.
  • Birkbeck offers flexible payment options that allow you to spread the costs of your fees across the year at no additional cost.

Online events

  • Our open events and taster sessions are a great chance to find out more about your chosen course and studying at Birkbeck, University of London.
    A taster session will provide you with a more in-depth view of the University and your chosen school.

Talk to a current student

Take a virtual campus tour

  • Explore the campus from the comfort of your home and visit our learning facilities, social spaces and amenities.