This course is stage one of an undergraduate degree at Queen's University Belfast for international students, offering guaranteed progression to selected Bachelor's degrees in Business, Humanities & Social Sciences, including BA Music & Sound Design.
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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, Apr, Sep
2 - 3 Terms
Next start date: 15 Sep 2025
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Course Fees
From £13,000
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Visa Considerations
UKVI English Test Required
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Course Provider
Queen's University Belfast International Study Centre
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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 (Business, Humanities & Social Sciences) is the first stage of a Bachelor's degree at Queen's University Belfast for international students who have completed Year 11 or 12 at high school in their own country1.
During this course, you will study a combination of academic modules, English language and study skills. You will study in small classes alongside other international students, with additional support to help you adjust to student life in the UK.
On successful completion of this programme, you can progress to the first year of selected Bachelor's degrees in Business, Humanities & Social Sciences, including BA Music & Sound Design.
Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.
Study Options
- Accelerated Study Plan (2 Terms)
Starting April - Standard Study Plan (3 Terms)
Starting January, September
Admission Requirements
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Academic
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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
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Accelerated Study Plan (2 Terms)
UKVI IELTS 6.0 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
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Standard Study Plan (3 Terms)
UKVI IELTS 5.0 (5.0 in Writing, 4.5 in all other skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
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Minimum Age
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Minimum age 16 years (must be 17 years old by 1 September in the year you progress to Queen's).
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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 4.5 (4.5 in Writing, 4.0 all other skills); Extended Study Plan (5 Terms) Starting Mar, Jun: UKVI IELTS 4.0 (4.0 all skills).
Start Dates And Progression
Accelerated Study Plan (2 Terms)
| Start Date |
End Date |
Progression |
| Apr 2025 |
Aug 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
Standard Study Plan (3 Terms)
| 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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BA Anthropology
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BA Anthropology & History
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BA Anthropology & International Relations
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BA Anthropology & Philosophy
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BA Anthropology & Politics
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BA Archaeology
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BA Archaeology & History
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BA Broadcast Production
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BA Criminology & Social Policy
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BA Criminology & Sociology
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BA Film & Theatre Making
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BA Film Studies & Production
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BA History
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BA History & International Relations
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BA History & Philosophy
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BA History & Politics
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BA History & Sociology
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BA International Relations & Conflict Studies
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BA International Relations & Politics
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BA Music & Audio Production
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BA Music & Sound Design
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BA Music Performance
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BA Philosophy
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BA Philosophy & Politics
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BA Politics
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BA Politics Philosophy & Economics
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BA Social Policy & Sociology
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BA Sociology
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BSc Actuarial Science & Risk Management
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BSc Archaeology & Palaeoecology
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BSc Business Economics
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BSc Economics
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BSc Economics & Accounting
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BSc Economics & Finance
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LLB Law
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LLB Law & Politics
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MLibArts Liberal Arts
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