Prepare for entry to Year 2 of an engineering-related undergraduate degree at Queen’s University Belfast. There are six specialist sub-pathways to choose from: Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
This 12-month programme includes an extra term, helping you build the academic skills and subject knowledge for study success. With a single visa for the full programme, you’ll save time and money – giving you a seamless pathway to Year 2 of your degree.
If you have a lower English language level, you may qualify for our 4-term International Year One in Engineering. This includes a term of Academic English to improve your English level fast – with progress of 0.5 to 1.0 IELTS point per term.
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All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the course.Students must normally have successfully completed 12 years of school education. .Students with only 11 years of education will normally be Referred to Centre, the exceptions being Vietnam, China, and Hong Kong. Students who have completed the International Baccalaureate with a minimum 22 points may be accepted. Students who have studied UK GCSE, IGCSE or O-level will need to be approved via the Refer to Centre route before they can be accepted, the exception being students who achieve a minimum of 5 subjects at BBCCCincluding Maths.
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
14th September 2026 - 27th August 2027
Tuition fee
£ 30,750.00
Enrolment fee
£ 275.00
Textbooks
£ 340.00 - 515.00
Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 575.00
Approximate cost
£ 31,940.00 - 32,115.00
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.
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= 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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