The International Year One is a first year degree programme at Queen's University Belfast, with flexible admission requirements for international students. It is available for selected undergraduate degrees.
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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, Sep
3 Terms
Next start date: 15 Sep 2025
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Course Fees
From £20,800
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Visa Considerations
UKVI English Test Required
* Conditions apply
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Course Provider
Queen's University Belfast International Study Centre
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Why Choose This Course?
- Equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree at Queen's University Belfast. Guaranteed progression to the second year on successful completion.
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Perfect for international students who have completed a university foundation course, but did not achieve the academic or English scores necessary for automatic progression.
- 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 Year One (Accounting) is a first year degree programme at Queen's University Belfast for international students. It is available for selected undergraduate degrees and is specially designed for students who do not meet the standard academic or English admission requirements.
During the course, you will study a full first year curriculum, but with additional support to improve your academic and study skills. Students who do not meet the standard English requirements for Queen's University Belfast will also benefit from enhanced English language support.
On successful completion of this programme, you can progress directly to the second year of selected Bachelor's degrees in Accounting.
Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.
Admission Requirements
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Academic
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Successful completion of high school, plus additional study equivalent to UK A Levels (DD) or equivalent. Alternatively, successful completion of a recognised university foundation course.
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English
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UKVI IELTS 5.5 (5.5 in Reading & Writing, 5.0 in all other skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
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*Students who do not meet the English requirements can study
an extended study plan with additional English tuition. The following options
are available:
Extended Study Plan (4 Terms) Starting Jun, Sep: UKVI IELTS 5.0 (5.0 in Reading & Writing, 4.5 in all other skills) or equivalent UKVI English test; Extended Study Plan (5 Terms) Starting Mar, Jun: UKVI IELTS 4.5 (4.5 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
Start Dates And Progression
| Start Date |
End Date |
Progression |
| Sep 2025 |
Jun 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
| Jan 2026 |
Aug 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
Progression Options
On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following undergraduate programmes at Queen's University Belfast.
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BSc Accounting
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BSc Economics & Accounting
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