The minimum academic standard is a Lower Second Class Honours degree, or equivalent. Candidates ordinarily resident in other parts of the United Kingdom should apply for an award from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Special rules apply to applicants who are resident in the European Economic Area. Applicants must be nationals and residents of any EC Member State to qualify for an award covering maintenance as well as fees. The minimum academic standard is a Lower Second Class Honours degree or equivalent.
Awards cover approved fees and maintenance in the case of applicants resident in the United Kingdom.
Residents of other European Community Member States may apply to the Belfast Education and Library Board to be considered for a fees only award. The 15 European Community Member States are Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom. The European Economic Area consists of the 15 European Community Member States plus Norway and Iceland. These awards, which include tuition fees, a maintenance grant and travel costs, are for certain one year taught postgraduate courses. Only students from developing Commonwealth countries are eligible to apply.