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Ulster University is a large, diverse, modern institution with over 25,000 students and 3,000 staff. At the Coleraine campus, course provision is broad – biomedical sciences, environmental science and geography, psychology, business, the humanities and languages, film and journalism, travel and tourism, teacher training, and computing are among the campus strengths.
One of the world’s top 150 institutions under 50 years old, Ulster is a young, dynamic, and innovative university with a spirit that transforms lives, stretches minds, develops skills, and raises ambitions.
Research-rich, business-focused, and professional, the university has a growing international reputation for outstanding academic research and teaching.
Ulster is consistently regarded as one of the most outward-looking institutions in the world, ranked in the top 25% of all institutions in the UK for world-leading research based on research power in REF 2014, with 72% of our research activity regarded as ‘world-leading’ and ‘internationally excellent.

Top courses
Deadlines, entry requirements & more
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Master of Business Administration
Upcoming intake
January (22/01/2024)
Deadline
January (15/01/2024)
Academic Requirement
Academic requirements:
2:2 (second class) honours degree or International equivalent.
In addition, applicants would normally have 2 years’ relevant work experience.
English language requirements:
IELTS 6.0 with no component less than 5.5, or equivalent
Cambridge Advanced English - 169 overall with not less than 162 in each element of the test (taken from January 2015).
Cambridge English Business Higher - Grade C with all parts ‘weak’ or higher.
Cambridge English B2 First - 169 overall with not less than 162 in each element of the test (taken from January 2015).
Cambridge IGCSE (English as a second language) - Reading - C Writing - C Speaking - C Listening - A.
Cambridge Proficiency in English - 169 overall with not less than 162 in each element of the test (taken from January 2015).
LanguageCert - Written Exam (includes Listening, Reading and Writing sections) B2 (high pass) overall with no section below 33/50, and Spoken Exam B2 (high pass) with minimum 33/50.
Occupational English Test (OET) - C+
PTE ACADEMIC (UKVI and non-UKVI versions) - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part).
TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Home - 80 with a minimum: L – 17, R – 18, S - 20, W– 17
Oxford Test of English (OTE) - 126 overall with no contributing module score below 111
Skills for English: SELT - B2 Pass with Merit.
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Master of Science in International Business
Upcoming intake
January (22/01/2024)
Deadline
January (15/01/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:
A 2:2 (second class) honors degree or International equivalent
If you have significant work experience, you may apply for a non-standard entry route. Please contact us and our team will be happy to discuss your options.
English language requirements:
IELTS 6.0 with no component less than 5.5, or equivalent
Cambridge Advanced English - 169 overall with not less than 162 in each element of the test (taken from January 2015).
Cambridge English Business Higher - Grade C with all parts ‘weak’ or higher.
Cambridge English B2 First - 169 overall with not less than 162 in each element of the test (taken from January 2015).
Cambridge IGCSE (English as a second language) - Reading - C Writing - C Speaking - C Listening - A.
Cambridge Proficiency in English - 169 overall with not less than 162 in each element of the test (taken from January 2015).
LanguageCert - Written Exam (includes Listening, Reading and Writing sections) B2 (high pass) overall with no section below 33/50, and Spoken Exam B2 (high pass) with minimum 33/50.
Occupational English Test (OET) - C+
PTE ACADEMIC (UKVI and non-UKVI versions) - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part).
TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Home - 80 with a minimum: L – 17, R – 18, S - 20, W– 17
Oxford Test of English (OTE) - 126 overall with no contributing module score below 111
Skills for English: SELT - B2 Pass with Merit.
HKDSE English Language Grade 4 overall, with no less than 3 in any of the 4 sub-skills
Indian Standard XII English with a minimum of 70% (in Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or Indian Certificate in Secondary Education (ICSE) only)
WAEC C6
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Master of Science in International Business with Data Analytics
Upcoming intake
January (22/01/2024)
Deadline
January (15/01/2024)
Academic Requirement
Academic requirements:
A 2:2 (second class) honours degree or International equivalent.
Non-standard entry:
In exceptional circumstances, if you do not meet the entry requirements above but have substantial and significant experiential learning, you may be able to apply as a non-standard applicant.
English language requirements:
IELTS 6.0 with no component less than 5.5, or equivalent
Cambridge Advanced English - 169 overall with not less than 162 in each element of the test (taken from January 2015).
Cambridge English Business Higher - Grade C with all parts ‘weak’ or higher.
Cambridge English B2 First - 169 overall with not less than 162 in each element of the test (taken from January 2015).
Cambridge IGCSE (English as a second language) - Reading - C Writing - C Speaking - C Listening - A.
Cambridge Proficiency in English - 169 overall with not less than 162 in each element of the test (taken from January 2015).
LanguageCert - Written Exam (includes Listening, Reading and Writing sections) B2 (high pass) overall with no section below 33/50, and Spoken Exam B2 (high pass) with minimum 33/50.
Occupational English Test (OET) - C+
PTE ACADEMIC (UKVI and non-UKVI versions) - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part).
TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Home - 80 with a minimum: L – 17, R – 18, S - 20, W– 17
Oxford Test of English (OTE) - 126 overall with no contributing module score below 111
Skills for English: SELT - B2 Pass with Merit.
HKDSE English Language – Grade 4 overall with no less than 3 in any of the 4 sub-skills
Indian Standard XII English – Minimum of 70% (in Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or Indian Certificate in Secondary Education (ICSE) only)
WAEC – C6
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Bachelor of Science in Computing Systems (Honours)
Upcoming intake
January (15/01/2024)
Deadline
January (08/01/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:
Grades CCC points at A-Level or international equivalent; plus.
Grade 4 (previously grade C) in GCSE English Language, or international equivalent; plus.
Grade 4 (previously grade C) in GCSE Mathematics, or international equivalent.
English language requirements:
IELTS 6.0 with no component less than 5.5, or equivalent
Cambridge Advanced English - 169 overall with not less than 162 in each element of the test (taken from January 2015).
Cambridge English Business Higher - Grade C with all parts ‘weak’ or higher.
Cambridge English B2 First - 169 overall with not less than 162 in each element of the test (taken from January 2015).
Cambridge IGCSE (English as a second language) - Reading - C Writing - C Speaking - C Listening - A.
Cambridge Proficiency in English - 169 overall with not less than 162 in each element of the test (taken from January 2015).
LanguageCert - Written Exam (includes Listening, Reading and Writing sections) B2 (high pass) overall with no section below 33/50, and Spoken Exam B2 (high pass) with minimum 33/50.
Occupational English Test (OET) - C+
PTE ACADEMIC (UKVI and non-UKVI versions) - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part).
TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Home - 80 with a minimum: L – 17, R – 18, S - 20, W– 17
Oxford Test of English (OTE) - 126 overall with no contributing module score below 111
Skills for English: SELT - B2 Pass with Merit.
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Bachelor of Science in Accounting with Management (Honours)
Upcoming intake
September (16/09/2024)
Deadline
June (17/06/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:
GCSE grade C* in Mathematics, or international equivalent.
And either:
rades BCC at A-Level, or international equivalent (NARIC); or
Merit profile in the UK accredited QCF/NQF Level 3 qualification worth 180 credits and/or 1060 Guided Learning Hours (as defined by Ofqual).
Students with a foundation degree or an International Foundation Programme may also be considered for entry provided that the qualification equates to at least 1,060 Guided Learning Hours or 120 CATS credits/60 ECTS credits and have achieved an average of 55%.
English language requirements:
IELTS 6.0 with no component less than 5.5, or equivalent
Cambridge Advanced English - 169 overall with not less than 162 in each element of the test (taken from January 2015).
Cambridge English Business Higher - Grade C with all parts ‘weak’ or higher.
Cambridge English B2 First - 169 overall with not less than 162 in each element of the test (taken from January 2015).
Cambridge IGCSE (English as a second language) - Reading - C Writing - C Speaking - C Listening - A.
Cambridge Proficiency in English - 169 overall with not less than 162 in each element of the test (taken from January 2015).
LanguageCert - Written Exam (includes Listening, Reading and Writing sections) B2 (high pass) overall with no section below 33/50, and Spoken Exam B2 (high pass) with minimum 33/50.
Occupational English Test (OET) - C+
PTE ACADEMIC (UKVI and non-UKVI versions) - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part).
TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Home - 80 with a minimum: L – 17, R – 18, S - 20, W– 17
Oxford Test of English (OTE) - 126 overall with no contributing module score below 111
Skills for English: SELT - B2 Pass with Merit.
HKDSE English Language – Grade 4 overall with no less than 3 in any of the 4 sub-skills
Indian Standard XII English – Minimum of 70% (in Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or Indian Certificate in Secondary Education (ICSE) only)
WAEC – C6
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Bachelor of Science in Computing Systems (Honours) with Diploma in Professional Practice
Upcoming intake
January (15/01/2024)
Deadline
January (08/01/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements:
Grades CCC at A-Level, or international equivalent; plus.
Grades CCC at A Level, or international equivalent.
Grade C in GCSE English Language and Grade C in GCSE Mathematics, or equivalent.
English language requirements:
IELTS 6.0 with no component less than 5.5, or equivalent
Cambridge Advanced English - 169 overall with not less than 162 in each element of the test (taken from January 2015).
Cambridge English Business Higher - Grade C with all parts ‘weak’ or higher.
Cambridge English B2 First - 169 overall with not less than 162 in each element of the test (taken from January 2015).
Cambridge IGCSE (English as a second language) - Reading - C Writing - C Speaking - C Listening - A.
Cambridge Proficiency in English - 169 overall with not less than 162 in each element of the test (taken from January 2015).
LanguageCert - Written Exam (includes Listening, Reading and Writing sections) B2 (high pass) overall with no section below 33/50, and Spoken Exam B2 (high pass) with minimum 33/50.
Occupational English Test (OET) - C+
PTE ACADEMIC (UKVI and non-UKVI versions) - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part).
TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Home - 80 with a minimum: L – 17, R – 18, S - 20, W– 17
Oxford Test of English (OTE) - 126 overall with no contributing module score below 111
Skills for English: SELT - B2 Pass with Merit.
HKDSE English Language – Grade 4 overall with no less than 3 in any of the 4 sub-skills
Indian Standard XII English – Minimum of 70% (in Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or Indian Certificate in Secondary Education (ICSE) only)
WAEC – C6
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Mandatory documents
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Application
- Student Authorization: Permission to share and process personal data
- Academic: Transcripts & Certificates
- Experience: Letter of Reference
- Identity: Passport Certified Adventus for University Application
- Intention: Statement of Purpose
Scholarships
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Scholarships
- GREAT Scholarship - Bangladesh - 1 x scholarship of £10,000 towards your tuition fee
- China - 1 x scholarship of £10,000 towards your tuition fee
- Egypt - 1 x scholarship of £10,000 towards your tuition fee
- Ghana - 1 x scholarship of £10,000 towards your tuition fee
- Indonesia - 1 x scholarship of £10,000 towards your tuition fee
- Study Abroad Scholarship - 10% tuition fee discount
- John J. Sweeney Scholarship - $20,000 and that is used towards the Scholar’s tuition fees for an MSc or LLM at Ulster University.