International Foundation in Business, Humanities and Social Sciences
Prepare for direct entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in a range of Accounting, Economics, Humanities, Social Sciences and Law-related subjects at Queen's University Belfast.
On campus and online study options This program is available to study either on campus or online – giving you the flexibility to choose what’s best for you.
If you start online and are then able to travel to the UK, you’ll be able to transfer to an on-campus program in January or March/April 2022. You’ll need to meet any visa requirements and demonstrate good attendance and performance during your studies online.
If you’re applying for an Online Extended program, you’ll be offered an Online Academic English plus Online or on-campus academic pathway study plan.
Looking for a flexible way to study? Staying on track for university success is easy with our flexible study options.
Course features
- Develop the knowledge and skills for your chosen degree through a specialist pathway.
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students. Find out more about our money back guarantee.
- Adapt to studying in the UK thanks to modules designed to equip you with the skills you need for university.
- Guidance with your university applications, so you choose the best degree for you.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake for the Extended course, students must be 16 before registering at the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year. Therefore have turned 17 before 01 September of the year they progress to university. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. All students must hold a GCSE grade 4/C Mathematics or equivalent. |
At INTO Queen's University Belfast, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 13 September 2021 | 10 June 2022 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
£17,895 |
| 10 January 2022 | 26 August 2022 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
£17,895 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
With excellent industry links, facilities and experienced academics in the field, the BSc (Hons) Finance at Queen’s is a brilliant stepping stone to a financial career.
A key feature of the programme is the placement year with a financial institution, giving you hands-on experience where you can put your knowledge into practice.
The course offers a great overview of the financial industry, from investing in the stock market to making lending decisions in banks and learning about trading in currencies and derivatives.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Progress is monitored by continuous assessment of coursework and by the use of class tests. The final grade for each unit is based on a mixture of coursework and end-of-course examinations.
Assessment will be by:
- Coursework (prepared assignments, unit tests, experimental reports, computer use).
- Mid-course and end-of-course examinations.
- Formal assessment of levels and progress in English is through NCUK's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme.
Successful completion of the International Foundation will guarantee you a place on an undergraduate degree course at Queen's University Belfast.
Assured progression depends on:
- Passing all the subject modules with the grades required by your intended degree.
- Passing the English for Academic Purposes module with at least a C - you may need a higher grade depending on your intended degree.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
4 Terms: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in writing and no less than 4.0 in all other subskills) or equivalent. 5 Terms: IELTS 4.0 (with a minimum of 4.0 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake for the Extended course, students must be 16 before registering at the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year. Therefore have turned 17 before 01 September of the year they progress to university. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. All students must hold a GCSE grade 4/C Mathematics or equivalent. |
At INTO Queen's University Belfast, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
With excellent industry links, facilities and experienced academics in the field, the BSc (Hons) Finance at Queen’s is a brilliant stepping stone to a financial career.
A key feature of the programme is the placement year with a financial institution, giving you hands-on experience where you can put your knowledge into practice.
The course offers a great overview of the financial industry, from investing in the stock market to making lending decisions in banks and learning about trading in currencies and derivatives.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
- English Language and Study Skills
- Foundation Business Studies
- Foundation Economics
- Foundation politics and International Relations
- Further Mathematics for Engineering and Science
- Foundation Mathematics for Engineering and Science
- Foundation Mathematics for Business, Humanities and Social Sciences
- Research and Study Skills (Term 1)
- Engagement and Communicative Language Skills (Term 1)
- Teacher Supported Online Language Development (Term 1)
- Integrated Language Skills (Term 1)
How will I be assessed?
Progress is monitored by continuous assessment of coursework and by the use of class tests. The final grade for each unit is based on a mixture of coursework and end-of-course examinations.
Assessment will be by:
- Coursework (prepared assignments, unit tests, experimental reports, computer use).
- Mid-course and end-of-course examinations.
- Formal assessment of levels and progress in English is through NCUK's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme.
Successful completion of the International Foundation will guarantee you a place on an undergraduate degree course at Queen's University Belfast.
Assured progression depends on:
- Passing all the subject modules with the grades required by your intended degree.
- Passing the English for Academic Purposes module with at least a C - you may need a higher grade depending on your intended degree.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake for the Extended course, students must be 16 before registering at the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year. Therefore have turned 17 before 01 September of the year they progress to university. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. All students must hold a GCSE grade 4/C Mathematics or equivalent. |
At INTO Queen's University Belfast, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 19 September 2022 | 16 June 2023 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 9 January 2023 | 25 August 2023 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
With excellent industry links, facilities and experienced academics in the field, the BSc (Hons) Finance at Queen’s is a brilliant stepping stone to a financial career.
A key feature of the programme is the placement year with a financial institution, giving you hands-on experience where you can put your knowledge into practice.
The course offers a great overview of the financial industry, from investing in the stock market to making lending decisions in banks and learning about trading in currencies and derivatives.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Progress is monitored by continuous assessment of coursework and by the use of class tests. The final grade for each unit is based on a mixture of coursework and end-of-course examinations.
Assessment will be by:
- Coursework (prepared assignments, unit tests, experimental reports, computer use).
- Mid-course and end-of-course examinations.
- Formal assessment of levels and progress in English is through NCUK's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme.
Successful completion of the International Foundation will guarantee you a place on an undergraduate degree course at Queen's University Belfast.
Assured progression depends on:
- Passing all the subject modules with the grades required by your intended degree.
- Passing the English for Academic Purposes module with at least a C - you may need a higher grade depending on your intended degree.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
4 Terms: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in writing and no less than 4.0 in all other subskills) or equivalent. 5 Terms: IELTS 4.0 (with a minimum of 4.0 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake for the Extended course, students must be 16 before registering at the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year. Therefore have turned 17 before 01 September of the year they progress to university. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. All students must hold a GCSE grade 4/C Mathematics or equivalent. |
At INTO Queen's University Belfast, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
With excellent industry links, facilities and experienced academics in the field, the BSc (Hons) Finance at Queen’s is a brilliant stepping stone to a financial career.
A key feature of the programme is the placement year with a financial institution, giving you hands-on experience where you can put your knowledge into practice.
The course offers a great overview of the financial industry, from investing in the stock market to making lending decisions in banks and learning about trading in currencies and derivatives.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Progress is monitored by continuous assessment of coursework and by the use of class tests. The final grade for each unit is based on a mixture of coursework and end-of-course examinations.
Assessment will be by:
- Coursework (prepared assignments, unit tests, experimental reports, computer use).
- Mid-course and end-of-course examinations.
- Formal assessment of levels and progress in English is through NCUK's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme.
Successful completion of the International Foundation will guarantee you a place on an undergraduate degree course at Queen's University Belfast.
Assured progression depends on:
- Passing all the subject modules with the grades required by your intended degree.
- Passing the English for Academic Purposes module with at least a C - you may need a higher grade depending on your intended degree.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake for the Extended course, students must be 16 before registering at the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year. Therefore have turned 17 before 01 September of the year they progress to university. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. All students must hold a GCSE grade 4/C Mathematics or equivalent. |
At INTO Queen's University Belfast, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 13 September 2021 | 10 June 2022 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
£17,895 |
| 10 January 2022 | 26 August 2022 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
£17,895 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
With excellent industry links, facilities and experienced academics in the field, the BSc (Hons) Finance at Queen’s is a brilliant stepping stone to a financial career.
A key feature of the programme is the placement year with a financial institution, giving you hands-on experience where you can put your knowledge into practice.
The course offers a great overview of the financial industry, from investing in the stock market to making lending decisions in banks and learning about trading in currencies and derivatives.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Progress is monitored by continuous assessment of coursework and by the use of class tests. The final grade for each unit is based on a mixture of coursework and end-of-course examinations.
Assessment will be by:
- Coursework (prepared assignments, unit tests, experimental reports, computer use).
- Mid-course and end-of-course examinations.
- Formal assessment of levels and progress in English is through NCUK's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme.
Successful completion of the International Foundation will guarantee you a place on an undergraduate degree course at Queen's University Belfast.
Assured progression depends on:
- Passing all the subject modules with the grades required by your intended degree.
- Passing the English for Academic Purposes module with at least a C - you may need a higher grade depending on your intended degree.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
4 Terms: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in writing and no less than 4.0 in all other subskills) or equivalent. 5 Terms: IELTS 4.0 (with a minimum of 4.0 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake for the Extended course, students must be 16 before registering at the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year. Therefore have turned 17 before 01 September of the year they progress to university. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. All students must hold a GCSE grade 4/C Mathematics or equivalent. |
At INTO Queen's University Belfast, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
With excellent industry links, facilities and experienced academics in the field, the BSc (Hons) Finance at Queen’s is a brilliant stepping stone to a financial career.
A key feature of the programme is the placement year with a financial institution, giving you hands-on experience where you can put your knowledge into practice.
The course offers a great overview of the financial industry, from investing in the stock market to making lending decisions in banks and learning about trading in currencies and derivatives.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
- English Language and Study Skills
- Foundation Business Studies
- Foundation Economics
- Foundation politics and International Relations
- Further Mathematics for Engineering and Science
- Foundation Mathematics for Engineering and Science
- Foundation Mathematics for Business, Humanities and Social Sciences
- Research and Study Skills (Term 1)
- Engagement and Communicative Language Skills (Term 1)
- Teacher Supported Online Language Development (Term 1)
- Integrated Language Skills (Term 1)
How will I be assessed?
Progress is monitored by continuous assessment of coursework and by the use of class tests. The final grade for each unit is based on a mixture of coursework and end-of-course examinations.
Assessment will be by:
- Coursework (prepared assignments, unit tests, experimental reports, computer use).
- Mid-course and end-of-course examinations.
- Formal assessment of levels and progress in English is through NCUK's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme.
Successful completion of the International Foundation will guarantee you a place on an undergraduate degree course at Queen's University Belfast.
Assured progression depends on:
- Passing all the subject modules with the grades required by your intended degree.
- Passing the English for Academic Purposes module with at least a C - you may need a higher grade depending on your intended degree.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake for the Extended course, students must be 16 before registering at the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year. Therefore have turned 17 before 01 September of the year they progress to university. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. All students must hold a GCSE grade 4/C Mathematics or equivalent. |
At INTO Queen's University Belfast, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 19 September 2022 | 16 June 2023 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 9 January 2023 | 25 August 2023 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
With excellent industry links, facilities and experienced academics in the field, the BSc (Hons) Finance at Queen’s is a brilliant stepping stone to a financial career.
A key feature of the programme is the placement year with a financial institution, giving you hands-on experience where you can put your knowledge into practice.
The course offers a great overview of the financial industry, from investing in the stock market to making lending decisions in banks and learning about trading in currencies and derivatives.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Progress is monitored by continuous assessment of coursework and by the use of class tests. The final grade for each unit is based on a mixture of coursework and end-of-course examinations.
Assessment will be by:
- Coursework (prepared assignments, unit tests, experimental reports, computer use).
- Mid-course and end-of-course examinations.
- Formal assessment of levels and progress in English is through NCUK's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme.
Successful completion of the International Foundation will guarantee you a place on an undergraduate degree course at Queen's University Belfast.
Assured progression depends on:
- Passing all the subject modules with the grades required by your intended degree.
- Passing the English for Academic Purposes module with at least a C - you may need a higher grade depending on your intended degree.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
4 Terms: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in writing and no less than 4.0 in all other subskills) or equivalent. 5 Terms: IELTS 4.0 (with a minimum of 4.0 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake for the Extended course, students must be 16 before registering at the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year. Therefore have turned 17 before 01 September of the year they progress to university. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. All students must hold a GCSE grade 4/C Mathematics or equivalent. |
At INTO Queen's University Belfast, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
With excellent industry links, facilities and experienced academics in the field, the BSc (Hons) Finance at Queen’s is a brilliant stepping stone to a financial career.
A key feature of the programme is the placement year with a financial institution, giving you hands-on experience where you can put your knowledge into practice.
The course offers a great overview of the financial industry, from investing in the stock market to making lending decisions in banks and learning about trading in currencies and derivatives.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Progress is monitored by continuous assessment of coursework and by the use of class tests. The final grade for each unit is based on a mixture of coursework and end-of-course examinations.
Assessment will be by:
- Coursework (prepared assignments, unit tests, experimental reports, computer use).
- Mid-course and end-of-course examinations.
- Formal assessment of levels and progress in English is through NCUK's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme.
Successful completion of the International Foundation will guarantee you a place on an undergraduate degree course at Queen's University Belfast.
Assured progression depends on:
- Passing all the subject modules with the grades required by your intended degree.
- Passing the English for Academic Purposes module with at least a C - you may need a higher grade depending on your intended degree.