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Here are the top 10 reasons why you should make Belfast Met your first choice!
Got your exam results? What’s next?
Belfast Met receives a high number of applications each year and we have already made many offers to applicants. From Exam Results Days in August, we work to process all applications received in date order. Please be patient and check your emails and text messages regularly, keep your phone charged and answer any calls in case we try to contact you.
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Haven’t applied yet, don't worry!
It’s not too late to join the largest Further and Higher Education college in Northern Ireland.
There’s a common misconception that Clearing is just for students who did not do well in their exams, but there are actually a number of reasons to go through Clearing:
- You have changed your mind about the course, college or university you initially chose or you missed the application deadline.
- You achieved better grades than you thought you would, and would like to apply to a different course.
- You did not achieve the grades for your chosen course and want to explore your options.
- You didn’t apply for college at all, and have now decided you would like to continue your studies.
The best part about Clearing is that you have many new options to explore
At Belfast Met you can continue through Further Education with A Levels, BTECs and Apprenticeships or progress to Higher Education with Foundation Degrees, Higher Level Apprenticeships and Higher National Diplomas/Certificates. There are many options available to help you take the next steps towards your dream career.
Come along to our:
Enrolment Open Day (post GCSE and post A Level students) Friday 30th August, 10am-1pm at our Titanic Quarter Campus.
These events are an opportunity for you to chat through options with lecturers and see what courses are still available.
To discuss your options, have exam results to hand and contact us on:
Phone: 02890 265 265
Email: studentportal@belfastmet.ac.uk
You don’t have to wait until the events, check out the range of courses available and apply for up to 5 courses today.
Has your child got their A Level results?
Supporting your child to choose the right Higher Education course is a big step, sitting down with your child to discuss post-school plans can be challenging, especially if they aren’t sure what they want to do next, have changed their mind or they don’t receive the exam results they had hoped.
There’s a common misconception that Clearing is just for students who did not do well in their exams, but there are actually a number of reasons to go through Clearing.
- Your child has changed their mind about the course, college or university initially chosen
- Your child achieved better grades than expected, and would like to apply to a different course
- Your child didn’t apply for college at all, and have now decided they would like to continue their studies
- Your child did not achieve the grades for their chosen course and want to explore their options
- Your child missed the application deadline
It’s not too late to join the largest Further and Higher Education college in Northern Ireland.
At Belfast Met you can progress to Higher Education with Foundation Degrees, Higher Level Apprenticeships and Higher National Diplomas/Certificates.
There are many options available to help your child take the next steps towards attending university and their dream career.
To discuss the options available, have exam results to hand and contact us on:
Phone: 02890 265 265
Email: studentportal@belfastmet.ac.uk
Come along to our enrolment day on Wednesday 21st August 10am – 1pm at our Titanic Quarter Campus. This is an opportunity for you to chat through options with lecturers and see what courses are still available in clearing.
You don’t have to wait until the event on the 21st, check out the range of courses available and apply for up to 5 courses today Apply now >
Already applied to study at Belfast Met? Login to check the status of your application by clicking here.
Belfast Met receives a high number of applications each year and we have already made many offers to applicants. From Exam Results Days in August, we work to process all applications received in date order. Please be patient and encourage the applicant to check their emails and text messages regularly, keep their phone charged and answer any calls in case we try to contact them.
Is your child expecting GCSE results?
As a parent/carer you want the best for your child and so do we. Choosing college over staying on at school can be a big decision. Making the decision to move on from school is an important moment in a young person’s development. It also represents a change for many parents and carers from the familiar relationship they have built up with schools throughout their child’s education.
At Belfast Met there are a number of options for your child to progress through Further Education with A Levels, BTECs and Apprenticeships with a wide range of subjects available to help your child take their next step towards their dream career.
To discuss the options available, have exam results to hand and contact us on:
Phone: 02890 265 265
Email: studentportal@belfastmet.ac.uk
Come along to our enrolment day on Friday 30th August 10am – 1pm at our Titanic Quarter Campus. This is an opportunity for you to see what courses are still available, chat to lecturers and understand your next steps to make Belfast Met your child’s next place for study.
You don’t have to wait until the event on the 30th, check out the range of courses available and apply for up to 5 courses today Apply now >
Already applied to study at Belfast Met? Login to check the status of your application by clicking here.
Belfast Met receives a high number of applications each year and we have already made many offers to applicants. From Exam Results Days in August, we work to process all applications received in date order. Please be patient and encourage the applicant to check their emails and text messages regularly, keep their phone charged and answer any calls in case we try to contact them.
Guide for Parent's, Guardians & Carers
Download our new Parent's, Guardians & Carers Guide designed to help you and your child come to the right decision; so you can talk through the options and see the range of support that is available.
Student already applied to study at Belfast Met? Login to check the status of your application by clicking here.
Student hasn’t applied yet? It’s not too late to join the largest Further and Higher Education college in Northern Ireland.
Belfast Met receives a high number of applications each year and we have already made many offers to applicants. From Exam Results Days in August, we work to process all applications received in date order. Please be patient and encourage the applicant to check their emails and text messages regularly, keep their phone charged and answer any calls in case we try to contact them
At Belfast Met there are many options to continue through Further Education with A Levels, BTECs and Apprenticeships or progress to Higher Education with Foundation Degrees, Higher Level Apprenticeships and Higher National Diplomas/Certificates. There are many routes available to help your students to enable them to take the next steps towards their dream career.
Study Options
| Current level of qualification obtained | Your Options |
| A-level/BTEC Level 3/ Access (with sufficient UCAS points to progress) | Level 4 Certificate of HE Level 4 HNC (PT or FT) Level 5 full-time HND or Foundation Degree Level 5 Higher Level Apprenticeship or Apprenticeship Level 6 Undergraduate Degree |
| If you are not able to progress into Higher Education above or year 2 of your course, you may consider the courses below: NB If you studied with Belfast Met and have not achieved the grades to progress discuss possible options with your Tutor/Department, if possible before getting in touch with us at Careers. | |
| Access | Traineeship/Apprenticeship |
| AS Levels | Repeat AS year, BTEC Level 3, Traineeship/Apprenticeships |
| A Level | Repeat A2 Modules (day or evening) Fast track A Level (day or evening) Traineeship/ Apprenticeship, BTEC Level 3, Open University |
| BTEC Level 3 Year 1 | Apply for a BTEC Level 3 in a different subject area Traineeship/ Apprenticeships |
| BTEC Level 3 Year 2 | Traineeship/ Apprenticeship Open University |
| 5 GCSEs grades A-C |
A Level Programme* |
| 4 GCSEs grades A-C / Level 2 | BTEC Level 3 Diplomas, Training routes |
| Less than 4 GCSE grades | Traineeship, Level 1 or 2 Diplomas |
*The A Level programme accepts GCSE only (or other specified) qualifications for entry.
*If joining A2 provision, please check the Awarding Organizations (AO) match.
*BTEC Level 3 Diplomas vary in entry criteria eg 4 – 6 GCSEs, check individual course information.
*Apprenticeships routes Centre for Skills & Apprenticeships
Access courses – equivalent to 3 A Levels which can be used to enter higher education or employment. Aimed at those aged 19 or over usually not in full time education for the past 2 years. Available in humanities, science and computing subjects. Entry criteria vary – for further details Click here >
Students are welcome to attend our Clearing event (post A Level students) on Wednesday 21st August or Enrolment Open Day (post GCSE and post A Level students) on Friday 30th August, 10am-1pm at our Titanic Quarter Campus. This is an opportunity for you to chat through options with lecturers and see what courses are still available.
You don’t have to wait until the events, check out the range of courses available and apply for up to 5 courses today Apply now >
FAQs for Teachers, Careers Advisors and Support Workers
Check out the frequently asked questions below to learn about the application process, how to make an application and how to resolve any issues you may be having.
https://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/full-time/how-to-apply/application-faqs/
The student can do Level 1 to Level 3 full time Further Education courses depending on the qualifications they already have or expect to receive in August.
It’s not too late to apply…apply now as applications are taken in date order. Click here>
Higher Education level 4 – 5 courses may be an option depending on the results achieved or that they are expecting.
It’s not too late to apply…apply now as applications are taken in date order. Click here>
Entry requirements vary between courses so it’s important to check this for courses which interest the student, particularly the requirements for English and Maths.
Options could be Level 1 courses or Level 2.
NB: It’s important to note that a range of qualifications and grades are considered to meet the Belfast Met entry requirements such as GCSEs, BTEC First Certificate, Diploma, Occupational Studies, Essential Skills qualifications. See our table in the next section.
Eg: GCSE grades A to G equate to Belfast Met points. Eg: grade E to G at GCSE equates to 1 Belfast Met Point
(for A Level programme only GCSE grade E and above will be considered to help meet entry requirements).
Some examples are listed below but check our website for all options. Entry requirements vary.
Some level 2 courses accepting entry with 3-4 Belfast Met GCSE points eg: Level 2 Animal Care, Art & Design, Business, Sport
Level 2: Traineeships have various entry requirements including some with D or E in English and Maths, check course listing and NI Traineeships (belfastmet.ac.uk) for specific course information.
Level 2 Full Time GCSE programme for those aged 16 – 18, who wish to study 4 – 5 GCSEs full time. A diagnostic test in English and Maths will be required for those who do not meet the GCSE entry requirements.
Some examples are below:
Level 1 Construction.
Level 1: Step Up IT, Step Up Engineering, Introduction to Childcare, English, Maths etc
Part Time: There are many other programmes available such as Essential Skills Literacy, Numeracy, ICT etc which can help students to meet the entry requirements of other courses, contact the college careers service for advice on your options.
If you do not have information on what your qualifications are equivalent to from the ENIC database in the UK, then contact the governments free service NI Careers Service for further advice and information. Ask them to email you information on what your qualifications are equivalent to in the UK. Contact them via email or webchat www.nidirect.gov.uk/careers
If you already have information on what your qualifications are equivalent to from ENIC database, contact the college directly: Student Portal
We have a wide range of courses available. Our Access courses are one option equivalent to 3 A Levels for those who are aged at least 19 or over and have been out of full time education for usually at least 2 years or more (check individual course entry requirements as they vary). For further advice contact our Belfast Met Careers Service.
• Our Careers and Employability Service is available at Titanic Quarter campus during the following times:
• 12th Aug - 30th August Drop In Service only 9am – 11.45am and 1pm to 3.30pm.
• We expect demand to be high during the drop in service, and you may have to wait some time to be seen. Appointments are not available during this time.
• September appointments only
• Careers can be contacted via Email: careers@belfastmet.ac.uk or telephone T: 028 9026 5066 (NB please note during peak enquiry times Careers may be unable to respond to emails and phone calls due to numbers of personal callers to the campus).
• NB: If you have just received exam results or already have qualifications please bring them with you when attending the campus.
Ready to make your application? Follow the steps below for help on how to apply.
Make sure you apply as early as you can to increase your chance of getting onto your first choice course. Remember, you can apply for up to five courses!
Unsure about something? Check out our Frequently Asked Question
Got an offer? Learn about managing your offers
Belfast Met receives a high number of applications each year and we have already made many offers to applicants. From Exam Results Days in August, we work to process all applications received in date order. Please be patient and check your emails and text messages regularly, keep your phone charged and answer any calls in case we try to contact you.
To discuss your options, have exam results to hand and contact us on:
Phone: 02890 265 265
Email: studentportal@belfastmet.ac.uk
Scroll down this page to view our step by step video guides on making an application.
Please read our Terms and Conditions before applying for or enrolling on any of our courses.
1. Browse our courses or use the course search facility to look at what we have to offer. A list of courses will be displayed based on your search.
2. Click on the course name for more information about the course.
3. When you find the course you are interested in click on Apply.
4. If you want to browse for more courses add these to your basket.
5. You can apply for up to 5 courses. (If you apply for more than 5 courses this could delay the processing of your application.)
6. When you have finished adding courses to your basket, click on Apply. This will take you to online applications.
7. Follow the instructions on screen to complete your application.
If you would prefer not to apply online, please contact studentportal[AT]belfastmet[DOT]ac[DOT]uk or telephone 02890 265 265. You can request a paper copy of the application form instead. The date we receive your completed application form will be recorded as the date you apply.
1. If you already have a Belfast Met account just log in. If you cannot remember your password from your previous application, click on Forgot Password. An email with a link to reset your password will be sent to you.
2. If you are new to Belfast Met you will need to create a new account. Click on Create a New Account. You must use a valid email address.
3.Follow the instructions on screen to set up your account and complete your application.
4. We will send you an email to let you know we have received your application.
5. You can log back into your account at any time to track your application.
6. If you need any help email studentportal[AT]belfastmet[DOT]ac[DOT]uk
1. You can apply for a course even if you are waiting on results. We will ask you for evidence of your qualifications when you enrol. If you have the evidence now you can upload it via your online application account.
2. Your application does not guarantee a place on the course. Please read the information below about offers and places.
3. An early application will increase your chance of getting onto your course of first choice.
4. If you need any help email studentportal[AT]belfastmet[DOT]ac[DOT]uk
5. Please read our Terms and Conditions before applying for or enrolling on any of our courses.
Accepting Your Offer
1.You must accept your offer. To do this, log into your account by clicking here.
2. You can only hold one offer. If you have applied for more than one course, you may receive other offers. You can only hold one offer for the course you are most interested in. You must reject any other offers you receive.
3. If you reject an offer, we will still keep you on the course waiting list. This means that if you change your mind, or if you do not meet the entry requirements for your first choice, you may be offered a place on your second choice (if places are available). This usually happens in late August/early September.
4. If you are no longer interested in the course, you should withdraw your application as soon as possible. To do this contact studentportal[AT]belfastmet[DOT]ac[DOT]uk to ask for your application to be withdrawn.
5.If you need any help email studentportal[AT]belfastmet[DOT]ac[DOT]uk
Applications for some Higher Education courses need to be made directly through UCAS.
To do this, please contact UCAS at 01242 222 444 or via the UCAS website. Information required for UCAS applications is on the relevant course page on our website. Please note: UCAS operate their own submission deadlines and application procedures. Please check with UCAS for the most up-to-date information.
Disclaimer
Belfast Metropolitan College has made every effort to ensure that the information contained on this website is accurate and up-to-date. The College cannot accept responsibility for any errors, omissions or ambiguities and reserves the right to revise, alter, discontinue or cancel courses once they have commenced. The location referenced may be the primary location and you may have to attend at an alternative site.
How To Apply
Step by Step Guide
University Partnerships
Belfast Met offers a selection of Higher Education (HE) courses that are closely aligned with industry demand and run in conjunction with top UK education providers.
Our Higher Education partners include Queen’s University Belfast, Ulster University and The Open University who we work in partnership with to deliver various degree and Foundation Degree level courses. Students are enrolled at both the College & University and have all the main entitlements as other undergraduate students at the university.
Successful graduates have a choice of progression opportunities subject to meeting entry requirements and can apply to enter second or final year at University
All of our HE programmes face the same rigorous external checks and audits as a university programme as we are all assessed by the Quality Assurance Agency. But, as you’ll experience, Higher Education in the College is also fundamentally different – in a good way.
