Pre-Sessional English

Queen’s University Belfast International Study Centre

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.

Prefer to study online?

Choose our Online Pre-sessional English, a highly interactive course that offers the same expert teaching and high academic standards as our on-campus programme.

Key Information

Intensive language and study skills preparation in the university environment.
Teaching and assessments tailored to the requirements of study at Queen's University Belfast.
Experienced teachers offering the best preparation.
Learn with students who will be studying the same, or similar subjects at the university.
Adapt to living and studying in the UK prior to starting degree studies.
Subject to meeting the university's academic entry requirements, achieving the level of performance required in the Pre-Sessional English course to fulfil the conditions of the offer will allow students to progress to their university course without needing to retake the IELTS test.

Course Details

Pre-Sessional English

Queen’s University Belfast International Study Centre

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

Offer of a place at Queen's University Belfast. - *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 and Pearson PTE.

English Language Requirements

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.

DISCLAIMER: Although we strive for accuracy and completeness on this page, in certain circumstances entry requirements may change. We do our best to keep this page up to date and to inform applicants of such changes promptly. For details of how and when entry requirements may change, please review our Terms and Conditions. If you feel you have been unfairly disadvantaged due to a change in entry requirements you may raise a complaint via our complaint process.

Academic Year 2025/26

27th July 2026 - 21st August 2026

Term 1: 27th July 2026 - 21st August 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 2,000.00

Enrolment fee

£ 275.00

Textbooks

£ 340.00 - 515.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 575.00

Approximate cost

£ 3,190.00 - 3,365.00

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.

Pre-Sessional English

Queen’s University Belfast International Study Centre

Key Information

Course Details

Pre-Sessional English

Queen’s University Belfast International Study Centre

Entry requirements

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

Important Dates

Academic Year 2025/26

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance