International Foundation in Business, Humanities and Social Sciences
Queen’s University Belfast International Study Centre
Prepare for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in a range of accounting, business, economics, finance, humanities, social sciences and law-related subjects at Queen's University Belfast.
If you have a higher academic level, you may qualify for our Extended International Year One (Academic). This 12-month programme includes an additional term, helping you build the academic skills and subject knowledge needed to succeed.
With a single visa for the full course, you’ll save time and reduce costs while preparing for Year 2 of your degree. Choose from Extended International Year One in Accounting (Academic) or Extended International Year One in Management and Finance (Academic).
Key Information
- Continue to a wide range of undergraduate degrees at Queen's University Belfast.
- Business students will study real-world case studies from the international business environment.
- Politics students will examine the history and theory of international relations and apply knowledge to situations including war, conflict and environmental issues.
- Continue learning outside of the classroom through interactive field trips, which have included visiting the Northern Ireland Assembly and the Law Courts in Belfast.
Course Details
International Foundation in Business, Humanities and Social Sciences
Queen’s University Belfast International Study Centre
Age Requirement
16
All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake for the Extended course, students must be 16 before registering at the Center. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year. Therefore have turned 17 before 01 September of the year they progress to university.Academic Requirements
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. All students must hold a GCSE grade 4/C Mathematics or equivalent.English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent.iCAS
If you have a higher English language level, you may qualify for our iCAS – integrated Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) – programme. Combining your pathway and degree in a single study plan, you’ll only need one visa for the duration of your studies and can apply with alternative English language qualifications to IELTS.
Apply for one of our iCAS programs
Academic Year 2026/27
5th April 2027 - 27th August 2027
- Term 1: 5th April 2027 - 28th May 2027
- Term 2: 31st May 2027 - 27th August 2027
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 14,000.00
Enrolment fee
£ 275.00
Textbooks
£ 340.00 - 515.00
Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 575.00
Approximate cost
£ 15,190.00 - 15,365.00
The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, programme length and choice of accommodation.
Prices shown here are provisional and reflect the cost of tuition fees for this programme for the 2026/27 academic year. Tuition fees for this programme may increase in future academic years. See more information about tuition fees here.
All students who confirm their offer on or before 30 November 2026 will pay the 2026/2027 price as per their existing offer letter. After 30 November 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2027/2028 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.
Core modules
Credit Units
| English Language and Study Skills -FDN | 30 Credit Units |
| Foundation Business Studies | 30 Credit Units |
| Foundation Economics | 30 Credit Units |
| Foundation Mathematics | 30 Credit Units |
| Foundation Politics and International Relations | 30 Credit Units |
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= Placement option availableA
= Study abroad option availableAfter successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.
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