Pre-Master's in Finance
Prepare for entry to a range of postgraduate degrees in subjects including accounting and finance, economics or risk and investment management at Queen's University Belfast.
On campus study
This program is available to study on campus only.
Course features
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
- Develop academic knowledge and study skills in your chosen subject pathway.
- Adapt to studying in the UK with a strong focus on study and research skills for postgraduate study.
- Improve your English level and develop the vocabulary for your chosen degree subject.
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 all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 18 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Pass in an undergraduate degree in any subject from a recognised institution or Higher Education Diploma (3-5 years) with acceptable grades in any subject from a recognised institution. Applicants must have previously studied modules in either statistics, mathematics, finance, economics or calculus with good grades. |
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
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 19 June 2023 | 14 June 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £21,450 |
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?
Learn to understand the context in which accounting and finance operates within a business environment. You’ll examine how financial decisions are made within business, as well as the repercussions these decisions have on the broader society.
The MSc Accounting and Finance degree opens up the world of business, helping you gain a thorough insight into the financial sector.
You’ll learn both practical skills and the theoretical frameworks behind them to prepare you for a career in finance. Learn from industry experts and guest speakers, and take the opportunity to join the student-run Trading and Investment Club to put your new skills into practice.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
- Accounting for Financial Management
- Engagement and Communicative Language Skills (Term 1)
- English Language Study Skills
- Financial and Economic Strategy
- Financial Econometrics
- Financial Market Theory and Investment Analysis
- Integrated Language Skills (Term 1)
- Research and Study Skills (Term 1)
- Teacher Supported Online Language Development (Term 1)
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all postgraduate degrees at Queen's University is highly competitive and students hoping to study at postgraduate level must maintain high standards throughout their Pre-Master's program. Whilst grades in the Pre-Master's program do not count towards your postgraduate degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the criteria for entry to your chosen postgraduate degree program at the university.
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study.
Assessment of English language and communication skills will be based on:
- written assignments
- oral presentations
- interviews
- written examinations.
Assessment of academic modules will be based on:
- written assignments
- group project work
- oral presentations
- written examinations.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 18 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Pass in an undergraduate degree in any subject from a recognised institution or Higher Education Diploma (3-5 years) with acceptable grades in any subject from a recognised institution. Applicants must have previously studied modules in either statistics, mathematics, finance, economics or calculus with good grades. |
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
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 18 September 2023 | 21 June 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £18,980 |
| 8 January 2024 | 30 August 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £18,980 |
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?
Learn to understand the context in which accounting and finance operates within a business environment. You’ll examine how financial decisions are made within business, as well as the repercussions these decisions have on the broader society.
The MSc Accounting and Finance degree opens up the world of business, helping you gain a thorough insight into the financial sector.
You’ll learn both practical skills and the theoretical frameworks behind them to prepare you for a career in finance. Learn from industry experts and guest speakers, and take the opportunity to join the student-run Trading and Investment Club to put your new skills into practice.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all postgraduate degrees at Queen's University is highly competitive and students hoping to study at postgraduate level must maintain high standards throughout their Pre-Master's program. Whilst grades in the Pre-Master's program do not count towards your postgraduate degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the criteria for entry to your chosen postgraduate degree program at the university.
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study.
Assessment of English language and communication skills will be based on:
- written assignments
- oral presentations
- interviews
- written examinations.
Assessment of academic modules will be based on:
- written assignments
- group project work
- oral presentations
- written examinations.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 18 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Pass in an undergraduate degree in any subject from a recognised institution or Higher Education Diploma (3-5 years) with acceptable grades in any subject from a recognised institution. Applicants must have previously studied modules in either statistics, mathematics, finance, economics or calculus with good grades. |
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
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 18 September 2023 | 30 August 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £21,450 |
| 24 June 2024 | 20 June 2025 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2024 will pay the 2023/2024 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2024, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2024/2025 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.
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?
Learn to understand the context in which accounting and finance operates within a business environment. You’ll examine how financial decisions are made within business, as well as the repercussions these decisions have on the broader society.
The MSc Accounting and Finance degree opens up the world of business, helping you gain a thorough insight into the financial sector.
You’ll learn both practical skills and the theoretical frameworks behind them to prepare you for a career in finance. Learn from industry experts and guest speakers, and take the opportunity to join the student-run Trading and Investment Club to put your new skills into practice.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
- Accounting for Financial Management
- Engagement and Communicative Language Skills (Term 1)
- English Language Study Skills
- Financial and Economic Strategy
- Financial Econometrics
- Financial Market Theory and Investment Analysis
- Integrated Language Skills (Term 1)
- Research and Study Skills (Term 1)
- Teacher Supported Online Language Development (Term 1)
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all postgraduate degrees at Queen's University is highly competitive and students hoping to study at postgraduate level must maintain high standards throughout their Pre-Master's program. Whilst grades in the Pre-Master's program do not count towards your postgraduate degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the criteria for entry to your chosen postgraduate degree program at the university.
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study.
Assessment of English language and communication skills will be based on:
- written assignments
- oral presentations
- interviews
- written examinations.
Assessment of academic modules will be based on:
- written assignments
- group project work
- oral presentations
- written examinations.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 18 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Pass in an undergraduate degree in any subject from a recognised institution or Higher Education Diploma (3-5 years) with acceptable grades in any subject from a recognised institution. Applicants must have previously studied modules in either statistics, mathematics, finance, economics or calculus with good grades. |
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
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 19 June 2023 | 14 June 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £21,450 |
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?
Learn to understand the context in which accounting and finance operates within a business environment. You’ll examine how financial decisions are made within business, as well as the repercussions these decisions have on the broader society.
The MSc Accounting and Finance degree opens up the world of business, helping you gain a thorough insight into the financial sector.
You’ll learn both practical skills and the theoretical frameworks behind them to prepare you for a career in finance. Learn from industry experts and guest speakers, and take the opportunity to join the student-run Trading and Investment Club to put your new skills into practice.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
- Accounting for Financial Management
- Engagement and Communicative Language Skills (Term 1)
- English Language Study Skills
- Financial and Economic Strategy
- Financial Econometrics
- Financial Market Theory and Investment Analysis
- Integrated Language Skills (Term 1)
- Research and Study Skills (Term 1)
- Teacher Supported Online Language Development (Term 1)
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all postgraduate degrees at Queen's University is highly competitive and students hoping to study at postgraduate level must maintain high standards throughout their Pre-Master's program. Whilst grades in the Pre-Master's program do not count towards your postgraduate degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the criteria for entry to your chosen postgraduate degree program at the university.
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study.
Assessment of English language and communication skills will be based on:
- written assignments
- oral presentations
- interviews
- written examinations.
Assessment of academic modules will be based on:
- written assignments
- group project work
- oral presentations
- written examinations.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 18 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Pass in an undergraduate degree in any subject from a recognised institution or Higher Education Diploma (3-5 years) with acceptable grades in any subject from a recognised institution. Applicants must have previously studied modules in either statistics, mathematics, finance, economics or calculus with good grades. |
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
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 18 September 2023 | 21 June 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £18,980 |
| 8 January 2024 | 30 August 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £18,980 |
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?
Learn to understand the context in which accounting and finance operates within a business environment. You’ll examine how financial decisions are made within business, as well as the repercussions these decisions have on the broader society.
The MSc Accounting and Finance degree opens up the world of business, helping you gain a thorough insight into the financial sector.
You’ll learn both practical skills and the theoretical frameworks behind them to prepare you for a career in finance. Learn from industry experts and guest speakers, and take the opportunity to join the student-run Trading and Investment Club to put your new skills into practice.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all postgraduate degrees at Queen's University is highly competitive and students hoping to study at postgraduate level must maintain high standards throughout their Pre-Master's program. Whilst grades in the Pre-Master's program do not count towards your postgraduate degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the criteria for entry to your chosen postgraduate degree program at the university.
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study.
Assessment of English language and communication skills will be based on:
- written assignments
- oral presentations
- interviews
- written examinations.
Assessment of academic modules will be based on:
- written assignments
- group project work
- oral presentations
- written examinations.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 18 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Pass in an undergraduate degree in any subject from a recognised institution or Higher Education Diploma (3-5 years) with acceptable grades in any subject from a recognised institution. Applicants must have previously studied modules in either statistics, mathematics, finance, economics or calculus with good grades. |
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
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 18 September 2023 | 30 August 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £21,450 |
| 24 June 2024 | 20 June 2025 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2024 will pay the 2023/2024 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2024, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2024/2025 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.
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?
Learn to understand the context in which accounting and finance operates within a business environment. You’ll examine how financial decisions are made within business, as well as the repercussions these decisions have on the broader society.
The MSc Accounting and Finance degree opens up the world of business, helping you gain a thorough insight into the financial sector.
You’ll learn both practical skills and the theoretical frameworks behind them to prepare you for a career in finance. Learn from industry experts and guest speakers, and take the opportunity to join the student-run Trading and Investment Club to put your new skills into practice.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
- Accounting for Financial Management
- Engagement and Communicative Language Skills (Term 1)
- English Language Study Skills
- Financial and Economic Strategy
- Financial Econometrics
- Financial Market Theory and Investment Analysis
- Integrated Language Skills (Term 1)
- Research and Study Skills (Term 1)
- Teacher Supported Online Language Development (Term 1)
How will I be assessed?
Entry to all postgraduate degrees at Queen's University is highly competitive and students hoping to study at postgraduate level must maintain high standards throughout their Pre-Master's program. Whilst grades in the Pre-Master's program do not count towards your postgraduate degree, your performance will be used to determine whether you meet the criteria for entry to your chosen postgraduate degree program at the university.
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed to help students build on their successes and meet requirements for entry to postgraduate study.
Assessment of English language and communication skills will be based on:
- written assignments
- oral presentations
- interviews
- written examinations.
Assessment of academic modules will be based on:
- written assignments
- group project work
- oral presentations
- written examinations.