Online Academic English at Queen's University Belfast
This specially designed Online Academic English course offers a convenient route to reaching your required English language level. A blend of live classroom learning and interactive online materials, you get the same standards and quality of teaching but in the comfort of your own home.
If you are looking to study on-campus Academic English at INTO Queen's University Belfast, visit our Academic English page.

Course features
- As a highly engaged and hard-working student, you can expect to make progress of between 0.5 and 1.0 IELTS point per term through this intensive online course.
- 25 learning hours a week, with a minimum of 10 hours of live virtual classroom lessons and up to 15 hours of pre-recorded lectures and online interactive materials.
- No visa or UKVI IELTS needed to enrol, other language English language qualifications accepted including Duolingo and Password.
You will:
- develop your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, and learn to communicate effectively in English
- grow your vocabulary through discussion on current affairs
- study real-world subjects to make learning come alive
- learn to express your opinions and challenge the ideas of others
- learn how to give presentations and write academic essays
- access dedicated teaching and online resources through a virtual learning environment (VLE)
How do I qualify?
English language requirements: |
From IELTS 4.0 |
Age requirements: | 16 years and above You must also meet the minimum age requirements for your chosen academic program. Please contact INTO Admissions for further information. |
Dates and prices
Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
26 June 2023 | 8 September 2023 |
1 Term
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GBP £4,585 |
Class information
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
Course Delivery Method | Online |
Class duration: |
Live classrooms delivered between 8:30am-1:00pm BST* *For students in the Western Hemisphere, separate arrangements will be made on a case-by-case basis to arrange alternative delivery of these classes. |
How do I qualify?
English language requirements: |
From IELTS 4.0 |
Age requirements: | 16 years and above You must also meet the minimum age requirements for your chosen academic program. Please contact INTO Admissions for further information. |
Dates and prices
Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
2 October 2023 | 8 December 2023 |
1 Term
View Term dates |
GBP £4,800 |
8 January 2024 | 15 March 2024 |
1 Term
View Term dates |
GBP £4,800 |
2 April 2024 | 7 June 2024 |
1 Term
View Term dates |
GBP £4,800 |
17 June 2024 | 30 August 2024 |
1 Term
View Term dates |
GBP £4,800 |
Class information
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
Course Delivery Method | Online |
Class duration: |
Live classrooms delivered between 8:30am-1:00pm BST* *For students in the Western Hemisphere, separate arrangements will be made on a case-by-case basis to arrange alternative delivery of these classes. |
How do I qualify?
English language requirements: |
From IELTS 4.0 |
Age requirements: | 16 years and above You must also meet the minimum age requirements for your chosen academic program. Please contact INTO Admissions for further information. |
Dates and prices
Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
26 June 2023 | 8 September 2023 |
1 Term
View Term dates |
GBP £4,585 |
Class information
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
Course Delivery Method | Online |
Class duration: |
Live classrooms delivered between 8:30am-1:00pm BST* *For students in the Western Hemisphere, separate arrangements will be made on a case-by-case basis to arrange alternative delivery of these classes. |
How do I qualify?
English language requirements: |
From IELTS 4.0 |
Age requirements: | 16 years and above You must also meet the minimum age requirements for your chosen academic program. Please contact INTO Admissions for further information. |
Dates and prices
Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
2 October 2023 | 8 December 2023 |
1 Term
View Term dates |
GBP £4,800 |
8 January 2024 | 15 March 2024 |
1 Term
View Term dates |
GBP £4,800 |
2 April 2024 | 7 June 2024 |
1 Term
View Term dates |
GBP £4,800 |
17 June 2024 | 30 August 2024 |
1 Term
View Term dates |
GBP £4,800 |
Class information
Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
Course Delivery Method | Online |
Class duration: |
Live classrooms delivered between 8:30am-1:00pm BST* *For students in the Western Hemisphere, separate arrangements will be made on a case-by-case basis to arrange alternative delivery of these classes. |