Pre-Master's in Social Sciences
Queen’s University Belfast International Study Centre
Key Information
- Progress to a range of postgraduate degrees in subjects such as psychology, education and law – which is ranked 9th in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2026).
- 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.
Age Requirement
18
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 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent.Academic Year 2025/26
15th June 2026 - 18th June 2027
- Term 1: 15th June 2026 - 21st August 2026
- Term 2: 14th September 2026 - 11th December 2026
- Term 3: 4th January 2027 - 19th March 2027
- Term 4: 5th April 2027 - 18th June 2027
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 22,150.00
Enrolment fee
£ 275.00
Textbooks
£ 340.00 - 515.00
Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 575.00
Approximate cost
£ 23,340.00 - 23,515.00
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
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