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'A' level equivalents

  • 15-01-2009 8:41pm
    #1
    jos28
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,219 ✭✭✭


    Does anyone know how Leaving cert results compare to A level results. For example, applying to a UK college and they are looking for a B in A level maths or equivalent, what Honours Leaving Cert grade equates ?
    Thanks


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  • #2
    kaki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 674 ✭✭✭kaki


    http://www.ucas.com/students/ucas_tariff/tarifftables/

    Although I'd check with the course director first, a B in A level maths would be of quite higher value than an A in Honours Leaving Cert maths.


  • #3
    maureen55
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭maureen55


    Hi,

    Having had children study up to age 18 in both the UK and Ireland, I can tell you that 'A' level Maths is at a much higher level than the Leaving Cert. In the UK, students only study up to a max. 4 subjects at 'A' level, but to a much greater depth. Check with the University that your qualifications would be OK.


  • #4
    figor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭figor


    leaving cert is inferior.

    You know you should have done A' levels.

    However leaving cert still acceptable at most uk uni
    but not for top uni or top courses.

    of course you can always fill up the CAo form!!!!!
    just ask your bank manager for his advice.
    I am sure he and the people at CAO will advise you along the right path!!!!


  • #5
    stainluss
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 867 ✭✭✭stainluss


    Yeah, sure some Universities in Ireland accept GCSE (the UK equivalent of the Junior Cert.) to get in.. Madness!


  • #6
    RexMundi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 167 ✭✭RexMundi


    kaki wrote: »
    http://www.ucas.com/students/ucas_tariff/tarifftables/

    Although I'd check with the course director first, a B in A level maths would be of quite higher value than an A in Honours Leaving Cert maths.

    As a matter of interest, do you know how many subjects can you use from your leaving for UK points? 6 like here or how does it work?


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  • #7
    burgess1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 184 ✭✭burgess1


    RexMundi wrote: »
    As a matter of interest, do you know how many subjects can you use from your leaving for UK points? 6 like here or how does it work?

    An A grade in an A level is worth 120 UCAS points and the maximum points total is 360 from 3 A levels. An A1 at higher level in the leaving cert is worth 90 UCAS points, so I would say you would use your top 4 Leaving Cert subjects and you'd need to pass English and Maths.


  • #8
    RexMundi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 167 ✭✭RexMundi


    burgess1 wrote: »
    An A grade in an A level is worth 120 UCAS points and the maximum points total is 360 from 3 A levels. An A1 at higher level in the leaving cert is worth 90 UCAS points, so I would say you would use your top 4 Leaving Cert subjects and you'd need to pass English and Maths.

    Thankyou


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