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Pre-Master's (Finance)

This Pre Masters is for international students who want to study a Master's degree in Finance at Queen's University Belfast, but do not have the academic or English qualifications for direct admission. It is available for selected Master's level programmes at Queen's University Belfast.

  • Location
    Belfast
    United Kingdom
  • Progression
    Queen's University Belfast
  • Rankings & Awards
    United Kingdom: 50th
    Satisfaction: 79.9%
    World: 250th
  • Start Dates
    Jan, Sep
    3 Terms
    Next start date: 15 Sep 2025
  • Course Fees
    From £20,800
  • Visa Considerations
    UKVI English Test Required
  • Course Provider
    Queen's University Belfast International Study Centre
  • Why Choose This Course?
    • Guaranteed progression to a master's degree at Queen's University Belfast.
    • Perfect for international students who want to study a master's at Queen's, but only have a Third Class/Pass degree or equivalent.
    • 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'.
    • Study at one of the oldest universities in the United Kingdom. The university was founded in 1845 by Queen Victoria.
    • Ranked amongst the Top 250 universities in the World (Times Higher Education World University Rankings).
    • 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

This Pre Masters prepares international students for postgraduate study in Finance at Queen's University Belfast. It is specially designed for students who do not have the academic qualifications normally required for admission to a master's programme at the university. It is also suitable for students who meet the academic requirements but need to improve their English skills before starting a master's.

During the course, you will study in a supportive learning environment alongside other international students. You will have the opportunity to deepen your subject knowledge, develop your study & research skills and improve your academic English to a high level.

On successful completion of this programme, you can progress to selected master's degrees in Finance at Queen's University Belfast. Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

Admission Requirements

Academic Successful completion of a bachelor's degree, equivalent to a UK Pass/Ordinary Degree in a related subject.
English * UKVI IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
Maximum Age Students are normally aged between 21 - 30 years. Students with a study gap of more than 5 years cannot normally be considered for this course.

*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 all skills).

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 postgraduate programmes at Queen's University Belfast.

  • MSc Accounting & Finance
  • MSc Business Analytics
  • MSc Finance
  • MSc Financial Risk Management

 
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