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Hong Kong

Entry Requirements

Entry Level	Qualification	Irish Leaving Cert points: 300 to 400	Irish Leaving Cert points: 400 to 500	Irish Leaving Cert points: 500 to 600
Foundation Level	Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)	The Diploma should include at least 5 subjects. Students must obtain Levels 3,3,3,3 in English Language, Liberal Studies, Chinese and Mathematics, respectively. Any electives should be passed with at least Level 3.
Undergraduate	Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)	Students must obtain Levels 33322 in 3 core subjects and 2 electives excluding Citizenship and Social Development (CS). Where programmes have subject requirements these will be in line with Leaving Cert/A'level requirements	Students must obtain Levels 44332 in 3 core subjects and 2 electives excluding Citizenship and Social Development (CS). Where programmes have subject requirements these will be in line with Leaving Cert/A'level requirements	Students must obtain Levels 54433 in 3 core subjects and 2 electives excluding Citizenship and Social Development (CS). Where programmes have subject requirements these will be in line with Leaving Cert/A'level requirements
Entry Level	Qualification	2:2 Equivalent	2:1 Equivalent	1st Equivalent
Postgraduate	Bachelor's Degree	2.50-2.99	3.00-3.39	3.40-4.00