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International Year One

Queen's University Belfast

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.

  • 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
  • Course Fees
    From £20,800
  • Visa Considerations
    UKVI English Test Required
    * Conditions apply
  • Course Provider
    Queen's University Belfast International Study Centre
  • 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.
    • 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'.
    • 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

The International Year One 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. Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

International Year One

General Admission Requirements

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Academic A Levels (DD) or International Baccalaureate (24). Alternatively, a recognized foundation year or an equivalent overseas qualification.
English * UKVI IELTS 5.5 (5.5 in Reading & Writing, 5.0 in all other skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.

*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.

Top Ranked Subjects at Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast ranks particularly well for the following subjects (United Kingdom ranking shown in brackets).

  • Dentistry (2)
  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering (6)
  • Nutrition & Food Science (8)
  • Pharmacy & Pharmacology (10)
  • Chemical Engineering (11)
  • Medicine (13)
  • Civil Engineering (17)
  • Film Production & Photography (18)
  • Biosciences (20)
  • Aerospace Engineering (24)

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