Pre-Master's in Social Sciences

Queen's University Belfast

Prepare for entry to a range of postgraduate degrees in areas such as education, history, law, politics and translation at Queen's University Belfast.

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Key Information

Progress to a range of postgraduate degrees in subjects such as psychology, education and law – which is ranked 11th in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2025).
Benefit from research projects that have been developed by the university staff.
Design a research project, with a literature review, methodology and action plan.
Keep up to date with the latest social sciences developments through internationally credited journals.
Attend guest lectures from experts in the field, giving you access to the latest industry developments.
Successful completion of the Pre-Master’s leads to a Graduate Diploma of Higher Education.

Course Details

Pre-Master's in Social Sciences

Age Requirement

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.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent.

Class size

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2025 Spring Start (March)

Programme start date : 20 March 2025 - Programme end date: 29 August 2025

Semester 1 spring: 20 March 2025 - 25 April 2025
Semester 2 summer: 28 April 2025 - 29 August 2025

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 15,495.00

Enrolment fee

£ 250.00

Textbooks

£ 105.00 - 865.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 500.00

Approximate cost

£ 16,350.00 - 17,110.00

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length and choice of accommodation.

The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 September 2025 – 31 August 2026 and are for indicative purposes only.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2026 2025 will pay the 2025/2026 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2026/2027 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.

Core modules

Credit Units

Research Design

20 Credit Units

Foundations of Social Science

20 Credit Units

English Language Study Skills

40 Credit Units

Exploring Culture

20 Credit Units

Empirical Enquiry and Critical Thought

20 Credit Units

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

Clinical Health Psychology-MSc

Final level %: 60% overall in academic modules, with no module score less than 50%

English level %: B with a minimum of D in each component

Public Health-MPh

Final level %: 60% overall in academic modules, with no module score less than 50%

English level %: B with a minimum of C in each component

Leadership for Sustainable Development-MSc

Final level %: 60%

English level %: Grade C with a minimum of grade D in each component

Additional Requirements

Leadership for Sustainable Rural Development-MSc

Final level %: 60%

English level %: Grade C with a minimum of grade D in each component

Additional Requirements

Geopolitics-MA

Final level %: 60%

English level %: Grade B with a minimum of grade D in each component

Additional Requirements

Media and Broadcast Production-MA

Final level %: 60 %

English level %: Grade B with a minimum of grade D in each component

Additional Requirements

Applied Development Psychology-MSc

Final level %: 60%

English level %: Grade B with a minimum of grade D in each component

Additional Requirements

Global Health-MPHGH

Final level %: 60%

English level %: Grade B with a minimum of grade C in each component

Additional Requirements

TESOL and Applied Linguistics-MSc

Final level %: 60%

English level %: Grade B with a minimum of grade D in each component

Additional Requirements

Additional Information

Public History-MA

Final level %: 60%

English level %: Grade B with a minimum of grade D in each component

Additional Requirements