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Pre-Master's in Social Sciences

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

Key Information

  • Progress to a range of postgraduate degrees in subjects such as psychology, education and law – which is ranked 8th in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2027).
  • 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

Queen’s University Belfast International Study Centre

  • Algeria
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Australia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Belarus
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Cambodia
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • China Mainland
  • Colombia
  • Cyprus
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt
  • Gambia
  • Georgia
  • Ghana
  • Hong Kong, China
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Iraq
  • Japan
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Korea (South)
  • Kuwait
  • Lebanon
  • Libya
  • Macao, China
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives
  • Mauritius
  • Moldova
  • Morocco
  • Myanmar
  • Nepal
  • New Zealand
  • Nigeria
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Panama
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Qatar
  • Russian Federation
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Singapore
  • Sri Lanka
  • Syrian Arab Republic (Syria)
  • Taiwan, China
  • Tanzania, United Republic of
  • Thailand
  • Turkey
  • Ukraine
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United States of America
  • Uzbekistan
  • Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic)
  • Viet Nam
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
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 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) 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 2026/27

18th March 2027 - 27th August 2027

  • Term 1: 18th March 2027 - 28th May 2027
  • Term 2: 31st May 2027 - 27th August 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 14,000.00

Enrolment fee

£ 275.00

Textbooks

£ 340.00 - 515.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 575.00

Approximate cost

£ 15,190.00 - 15,365.00

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.

You’ll typically need to earn 120 credits from all module options to successfully complete the programme.
Core modules
Credit Units
Empirical Enquiry and Critical Thought20 Credit Units
English Language Study Skills40 Credit Units
Exploring Culture20 Credit Units
Foundations of Social Science20 Credit Units
Research Design20 Credit Units
Please note that the modules listed here reflect the course structure for the 2025/26 academic year and may not reflect the structure of the course in future academic years. Should the structure of the course – including the modules studied as part of it – change, we will inform applicants at the earliest opportunity. More information about when we might make changes to our courses – and your rights if we do – can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

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= Placement option available

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= Study abroad option available

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