International Year One in Engineering
Prepare for entry to Year 2 of an engineering-related undergraduate degree at Queen's University Belfast. There are five specialist sub-pathways to choose from: Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, or Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.

Course features
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
- Develop the academic knowledge and study skills for your chosen degree through a specialist pathway.
- Study academic modules that reflect the first year of your chosen degree.
- Learn how to excel in an academic environment and develop effective strategies for UK university study.
- Receive guidance with your university application, ensuring 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: |
4 Terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in reading and writing and no less than 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent. 5 Terms: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the course. |
Academic requirements: | Two 'D' grades from a UK A-level board, a recognised foundation, first year of an overseas university degree programme or equivalent with good grades. Students will be expected to have studied Mathematics and preferably Physics at this level. Students wishing to study Chemical Engineering must have GSCE Chemistry grade 4/C 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.
Scholarships up to the value of £3,000 are available during your time studying at INTO Queen's. There are further progression scholarships available upon successful completion of your course and entry to your degree program at Queen's University Belfast.
Dates and prices
Class information
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
Class duration: |
Note: class hours per week are never less than 20. Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Begin your journey to an exciting career with one of the founding degrees at Queen’s – Civil Engineering.
You’ll learn the technical skills and knowledge required to excel in your chosen career, with subjects from construction materials and geotechnics to design, hydraulics and project management all covered as part of your course.
In addition to lectures and seminars, you’ll apply theoretical principles to practical tasks, have the chance to undertake a work placement and carry out a supervised research project in your final year.
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.

How do I qualify?
English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in reading and writing and no less than 5.0 in all other subskills) or equivalent. |
Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the course. |
Academic requirements: | Two 'D' grades from a UK A-level board, a recognised foundation, first year of an overseas university degree programme or equivalent with good grades. Students will be expected to have studied Mathematics and preferably Physics at this level. Students wishing to study Chemical Engineering must have GSCE Chemistry grade 4/C 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.
Scholarships up to the value of £3,000 are available during your time studying at INTO Queen's. There are further progression scholarships available upon successful completion of your course and entry to your degree program at Queen's University Belfast.
Dates and prices
Class information
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
Class duration: |
Note: class hours per week are never less than 20. Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Begin your journey to an exciting career with one of the founding degrees at Queen’s – Civil Engineering.
You’ll learn the technical skills and knowledge required to excel in your chosen career, with subjects from construction materials and geotechnics to design, hydraulics and project management all covered as part of your course.
In addition to lectures and seminars, you’ll apply theoretical principles to practical tasks, have the chance to undertake a work placement and carry out a supervised research project in your final year.
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.

How do I qualify?
English language requirements: |
4 Terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in reading and writing and no less than 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent. 5 Terms: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the course. |
Academic requirements: | Two 'D' grades from a UK A-level board, a recognised foundation, first year of an overseas university degree programme or equivalent with good grades. Students will be expected to have studied Mathematics and preferably Physics at this level. Students wishing to study Chemical Engineering must have GSCE Chemistry grade 4/C 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.
Scholarships up to the value of £3,000 are available during your time studying at INTO Queen's. There are further progression scholarships available upon successful completion of your course and entry to your degree program at Queen's University Belfast.
Dates and prices
Class information
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
Class duration: |
Note: class hours per week are never less than 20. Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Begin your journey to an exciting career with one of the founding degrees at Queen’s – Civil Engineering.
You’ll learn the technical skills and knowledge required to excel in your chosen career, with subjects from construction materials and geotechnics to design, hydraulics and project management all covered as part of your course.
In addition to lectures and seminars, you’ll apply theoretical principles to practical tasks, have the chance to undertake a work placement and carry out a supervised research project in your final year.
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.

How do I qualify?
English language requirements: |
4 Terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in reading and writing and no less than 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent. 5 Terms: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the course. |
Academic requirements: | Two 'D' grades from a UK A-level board, a recognised foundation, first year of an overseas university degree programme or equivalent with good grades. Students will be expected to have studied Mathematics and preferably Physics at this level. Students wishing to study Chemical Engineering must have GSCE Chemistry grade 4/C 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.
Scholarships up to the value of £3,000 are available during your time studying at INTO Queen's. There are further progression scholarships available upon successful completion of your course and entry to your degree program at Queen's University Belfast.
Dates and prices
Class information
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
Class duration: |
Note: class hours per week are never less than 20. Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Begin your journey to an exciting career with one of the founding degrees at Queen’s – Civil Engineering.
You’ll learn the technical skills and knowledge required to excel in your chosen career, with subjects from construction materials and geotechnics to design, hydraulics and project management all covered as part of your course.
In addition to lectures and seminars, you’ll apply theoretical principles to practical tasks, have the chance to undertake a work placement and carry out a supervised research project in your final year.
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.

How do I qualify?
English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in reading and writing and no less than 5.0 in all other subskills) or equivalent. |
Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the course. |
Academic requirements: | Two 'D' grades from a UK A-level board, a recognised foundation, first year of an overseas university degree programme or equivalent with good grades. Students will be expected to have studied Mathematics and preferably Physics at this level. Students wishing to study Chemical Engineering must have GSCE Chemistry grade 4/C 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.
Scholarships up to the value of £3,000 are available during your time studying at INTO Queen's. There are further progression scholarships available upon successful completion of your course and entry to your degree program at Queen's University Belfast.
Dates and prices
Class information
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
Class duration: |
Note: class hours per week are never less than 20. Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Begin your journey to an exciting career with one of the founding degrees at Queen’s – Civil Engineering.
You’ll learn the technical skills and knowledge required to excel in your chosen career, with subjects from construction materials and geotechnics to design, hydraulics and project management all covered as part of your course.
In addition to lectures and seminars, you’ll apply theoretical principles to practical tasks, have the chance to undertake a work placement and carry out a supervised research project in your final year.
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.

How do I qualify?
English language requirements: |
4 Terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in reading and writing and no less than 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent. 5 Terms: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the course. |
Academic requirements: | Two 'D' grades from a UK A-level board, a recognised foundation, first year of an overseas university degree programme or equivalent with good grades. Students will be expected to have studied Mathematics and preferably Physics at this level. Students wishing to study Chemical Engineering must have GSCE Chemistry grade 4/C 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.
Scholarships up to the value of £3,000 are available during your time studying at INTO Queen's. There are further progression scholarships available upon successful completion of your course and entry to your degree program at Queen's University Belfast.
Dates and prices
Class information
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
Class duration: |
Note: class hours per week are never less than 20. Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Begin your journey to an exciting career with one of the founding degrees at Queen’s – Civil Engineering.
You’ll learn the technical skills and knowledge required to excel in your chosen career, with subjects from construction materials and geotechnics to design, hydraulics and project management all covered as part of your course.
In addition to lectures and seminars, you’ll apply theoretical principles to practical tasks, have the chance to undertake a work placement and carry out a supervised research project in your final year.
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.
