Why study Finance at Queen's University Belfast?
Queen's University Belfast has an excellent reputation for education in Finance – offering dynamic, career-led degrees such as Accounting, Actuarial Science and Economics with Finance. You'll study at the Queen's Management School, a globally-renowned institution with strong industry connections.
- Top specialist facilities including the FinTrU Trading Room – an authentic Trading Room experience with Bloomberg terminals and professional-standard financial software.
- The opportunity to manage a real-life investment portfolio currently worth £35,000 through the Queen's Student Managed Fund.
- A first-class placement programme developed by the dedicated Placement Office, who will help you find a placement, prepare you for the industry and offer one-to-one support and guidance.
- All Queen's Finance programmes are professionally accredited or recognised by bodies such as the IFoA (Institute and Faculty of Actuaries) and the CFA (Chartered Financial Analysts).
Program choices
Find out more about your course options by selecting a course level.
- English course
- International Foundation
- International Year One
- Undergraduate Degree with International Year One
- Undergraduate Degree
English course
Leads to: University preparation programme or degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 3.0
Length of course: From 4 weeks
- Improve your languages skills while adapting to the US culture.
- Regular intakes with flexible course lengths to suit your English level.
- Adapt to living and studying in the UK.
International Foundation
Leads to: Undergraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 4.0, plus completion of 12 years of schooling with good grades.
Length of course: 3 terms (9 months)
- A guaranteed route to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree.
- Modules designed to develop the specialist knowledge, language and study skills for your chosen degree.
- Support with your university applications.
International Year One
Leads to: Undergraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 4.5, plus completion of A-levels, a foundation, or first year of an overseas university degree programme.
Length of course: 3 terms (9 months)
- A guaranteed route to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree.
- Complete your degree in the same amount of time as direct entry students.
- Study academic modules that reflect the first year of your chosen degree.
Undergraduate Degree with International Year One
Leads to: Undergraduate degree
Typical entry requirements: From IELTS 5.5, plus International Foundation, first year of an undergraduate degree, or A-level equivalent.
Length of course: 3 years
- Combine your preparation studies with an undergraduate degree in a single study plan.
- Only one visa needed for the full duration of your programme.
- Complete your degree in the same amount of time as direct entry students.
Undergraduate Degree
Length of course: 3 years
- To apply for direct entry to an undergraduate degree at Queens University Belfast: If you are working with an education counsellor please contact them to make an application. Otherwise, please visit the university website