Pre-Sessional English

This course will provide you with short and intensive preparation in academic English. It's suitable for you if you're holding an offer for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Queen's.

Please note: for degree courses with higher requirements than those listed, higher English language entry requirements may be required. Please contact psequb@intoglobal.com for further advice.

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Course features

  • Designed to improve your English language skills to the level required by your chosen degree.
  • Focus on research and study skills to prepare you for academic life at a UK university.
  • Enables you to adjust to the demands, challenges and expectations of UK higher education.
  • Teaches you how to give presentations on different areas of academic interest.
  • Time to prepare for living and studying in the UK.
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Between 20 and 21 hours per week of preparation in academic English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

10 Weeks: For degree courses that require IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 in each subskill for direct entry: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in any subskill) or equivalent. For degree courses that require IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each subskill for direct entry: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in any subskill) or equivalent.

6 Weeks: For degree courses that require IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 in each subskill for direct entry: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in three subskills and 5.0 in one subskill) or equivalent. For degree courses that require IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each subskill for direct entry: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in any subskill) or equivalent.

Age requirements: 17 years and above
Academic requirements:

Offer of a place at Queen's University Belfast.

Entry requirements additional information:

Only an official IELTS result or equivalent recognised English language test will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. A wide range of English language tests are accepted by the University for entry, including TOEFL iBT (Home Edition only), Password, Pearson PTE and Duolingo.

Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

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 25 August 2023 10 Weeks
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GBP £4,600
17 July 2023 25 August 2023 6 Weeks
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GBP £2,800

Class information

Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays.

Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.
Between 20 and 21 hours per week of preparation in academic English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

10 Weeks: For degree courses that require IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 in each subskill for direct entry: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in any subskill) or equivalent. For degree courses that require IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each subskill for direct entry: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in any subskill) or equivalent.

4 Weeks: For degree courses that require IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 in each subskill for direct entry: IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in any subskill) or equivalent. For degree courses that require IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each subskill for direct entry: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in any subskill) or equivalent.

6 Weeks: For degree courses that require IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 in each subskill for direct entry: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in three subskills and 5.0 in one subskill) or equivalent. For degree courses that require IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each subskill for direct entry: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in any subskill) or equivalent.

Age requirements: 17 years and above
Academic requirements:

Offer of a place at Queen's University Belfast.

Entry requirements additional information:

Only an official IELTS result or equivalent recognised English language test will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. A wide range of English language tests are accepted by the University for entry, including TOEFL iBT (Home Edition only), Password, Pearson PTE and Duolingo.

Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

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
31 July 2023 25 August 2023 4 Weeks
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*
24 June 2024 30 August 2024 10 Weeks
View Term dates
GBP £4,600
22 July 2024 30 August 2024 6 Weeks
View Term dates
GBP £2,800

*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

Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays.

Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

10 Weeks: For degree courses that require IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 in each subskill for direct entry: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in any subskill) or equivalent. For degree courses that require IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each subskill for direct entry: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in any subskill) or equivalent.

6 Weeks: For degree courses that require IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 in each subskill for direct entry: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in three subskills and 5.0 in one subskill) or equivalent. For degree courses that require IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each subskill for direct entry: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in any subskill) or equivalent.

Age requirements: 17 years and above
Academic requirements:

Offer of a place at Queen's University Belfast.

Entry requirements additional information:

Only an official IELTS result or equivalent recognised English language test will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. A wide range of English language tests are accepted by the University for entry, including TOEFL iBT (Home Edition only), Password, Pearson PTE and Duolingo.

Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

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 25 August 2023 10 Weeks
View Term dates
GBP £4,600
17 July 2023 25 August 2023 6 Weeks
View Term dates
GBP £2,800

Class information

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?

This course leads to the following degrees:
Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

10 Weeks: For degree courses that require IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 in each subskill for direct entry: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in any subskill) or equivalent. For degree courses that require IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each subskill for direct entry: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in any subskill) or equivalent.

4 Weeks: For degree courses that require IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 in each subskill for direct entry: IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in any subskill) or equivalent. For degree courses that require IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each subskill for direct entry: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in any subskill) or equivalent.

6 Weeks: For degree courses that require IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 in each subskill for direct entry: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in three subskills and 5.0 in one subskill) or equivalent. For degree courses that require IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each subskill for direct entry: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in any subskill) or equivalent.

Age requirements: 17 years and above
Academic requirements:

Offer of a place at Queen's University Belfast.

Entry requirements additional information:

Only an official IELTS result or equivalent recognised English language test will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. A wide range of English language tests are accepted by the University for entry, including TOEFL iBT (Home Edition only), Password, Pearson PTE and Duolingo.

Don't meet the English language level?
Apply for our Academic English
Scholarships

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
31 July 2023 25 August 2023 4 Weeks
View Term dates
*
24 June 2024 30 August 2024 10 Weeks
View Term dates
GBP £4,600
22 July 2024 30 August 2024 6 Weeks
View Term dates
GBP £2,800

*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

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?

This course leads to the following degrees:
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