International Year One in Engineering
Queen’s University Belfast International Study Centre
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, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.
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 programmes.
Key Information
- Choose from six specialist sub-pathways. The modules available will vary depending on the sub-pathway.
- Continue to a degree at a university ranked world top 175 for Engineering (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
- During your pathway, gain hands-on experience through laboratory work in the university's fully equipped science labs.
- Learn from pathway teachers qualified to PhD level.
- Study using industry-standard, computer-aided design and simulation tools during your pathway.
- Opportunity to undertake a placement year as part of your degree with organisations such as BP Chemicals, Pfizer, Arup, AECOM, Farrans Construction and Graham Construction.
- Prepare for your degree in our on-campus International Study Centre, with expert support from day one.
Course Details
International Year One in Engineering
Queen’s University Belfast International Study Centre
Age Requirement
16
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.Academic Requirements
Two 'D' grades from a UK A-level board, a recognised foundation, first year of an overseas university degree programme or equivalent with good grades. Students will be expected to have studied Mathematics and preferably Physics at this level. Students wishing to study Chemical Engineering must have GSCE Chemistry grade 4/C or equivalent.English Language Requirements
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in reading and writing and no less than 4.5 in all other 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) – program. 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 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
£ 24,150.00
Enrolment fee
£ 275.00
Textbooks
£ 340.00 - 515.00
Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 575.00
Approximate cost
£ 25,340.00 - 25,515.00
The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length and choice of accommodation.
Prices shown here are provisional and reflect the cost of tuition fees for this course for the 2026/27 academic year. Tuition fees for this course 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
Elective modules
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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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