This pathway prepares international students for guaranteed entry1 to undergraduate degrees in Science & Engineering at Queen's University Belfast. On successful completion, you can progress directly to the first year of a range of degree programmes. See Progression Options below for full details.
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Location
Belfast
United Kingdom
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Progression
Queen's University Belfast
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 50th
Satisfaction: 79.9%
World: 250th
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Start Dates
Jan, Mar, Sep
2 - 3 Terms
Next start date: Sep 2024
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Course Fees
From £15,250
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Visa Considerations
UKVI English Test Required
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Course Provider
INTO Queen's University Belfast
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Why Choose This Course?
- Guaranteed progression to an undergraduate degree at Queen's University Belfast after only one year.
- Earn your degree from an elite, research intensive university. Queen's University is member of the prestigious Russell Group, the UK's own 'Ivy League'.
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Study at one of the oldest universities in the United Kingdom. The university was founded in 1845 by Queen Victoria.
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Ranked amongst the Top 250 universities in the World (Times Higher Education World University Rankings).
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Live and study in the Belfast, Northern Ireland's capital city and one of the most affordable university cities in the UK. Queen's has the lowest tuition fees of any Russell Group university.
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About This Course
The International Foundation Year (Science & Engineering) is a comprehensive programme of academic subjects, study skills and English language. It is specially designed for international students who want to study an undergraduate degree at Queen's University Belfast, but do not have the academic qualifications or English level required for direct entry.
On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the first year of selected bachelor's degrees at Queen's University Belfast.
Study Options
- 2 Terms
2 terms starting Mar - 3 Terms
3 terms starting Jan, Sep
Entry Requirements
| Academic |
Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE grades (A-C, 4+) in relevant subjects, including Maths. No portfolio is required for Architecture.
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| English |
English level equivalent to IELTS 5.0 (5.0 in Writing, 4.5 in all other skills).
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| Minimum Age |
Minimum age 16 years (must be 17 years old by 1 September in the year you progress to Queen's).
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Start Dates And Progression
Study Plan: 2 Terms
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End Date |
Progression |
| Mar 2025 |
Aug 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
Study Plan: 3 Terms
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End Date |
Progression |
| Sep 2024 |
Jun 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
| Jan 2025 |
Aug 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
Progression Options
On successful completion of this course, you
are guaranteed entry
to one of the following undergraduate programmes at Queen's University Belfast.
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BEng\MEng Aerospace Engineering
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BEng\MEng Chemical Engineering
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BEng\MEng Civil Engineering
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BEng\MEng Computer Engineering
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BEng\MEng Computer Science
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BEng\MEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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BEng\MEng Mechanical Engineering
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BEng\MEng Product Design Engineering
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BSc Audio Engineering
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BSc Biochemistry
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BSc Biochemistry & Professional Studies
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BSc Biological Sciences & Professional Studies
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BSc Biomedical Science
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BSc Environmental Management
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BSc Geography
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BSc Human Biology
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BSc Mathematics & Finance
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BSc Mathematics & Statistics & Operational Research
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BSc Midwifery Sciences
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BSc Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
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BSc Pharmaceutical Sciences
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BSc Planning Environment & Development
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BSc Professional Nursing (Adult)
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BSc Professional Nursing (Children & Young People)
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BSc Professional Nursing (Mental Health)
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BSc Professional Nursing Learning Disabilities
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BSc Psychology
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BSc\MChem Chemistry
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BSc\MSci Applied Mathematics & Physics
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BSc\MSci Biological Sciences
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BSc\MSci Food Science & Nutrition
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BSc\MSci Marine Biology
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BSc\MSci Mathematics
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BSc\MSci Mathematics & Computer Science
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BSc\MSci Medicinal Chemistry
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BSc\MSci Microbiology
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BSc\MSci Physics
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BSc\MSci Physics & Astrophysics
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BSc\MSci Physics & Medical Applications
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BSc\MSci Theoretical Physics
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BSc\MSci Zoology
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MEng Chemical Technology
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MEng Environmental & Civil Engineering
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MEng Software Engineering
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MEng Structural Engineering & Architecture
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MPharm Pharmacy
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MSci Archaeology
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MSci Food Science & Food Security
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