International Foundation in Business, Humanities and Social Sciences

Overview

Preparing students for direct entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in a range of Accounting, Economics, Humanities, Social Sciences and Law-related subjects at Queen's University Belfast. __On campus and online study options__ This program is available to study either on campus or online – giving students the flexibility to choose what’s best for them. If your student starts online, they’ll have the opportunity to transfer to an on-campus program the following term. They’ll need to meet any visa requirements and demonstrate good attendance and performance during their studies online. If your student applies for an Online Extended program, they’ll be offered an Online Academic English plus online or on-campus academic pathway study plan.

Key information

  • Progress to a wide range of undergraduate degrees from Queen's University Belfast.
  • Business students will study real world case studies from the international business environment.
  • Politics students will examine the history and theory of international relations and apply knowledge to situations including war, conflict and environmental issues.
  • Maths students can participate in the Queen’s University Maths competition.
  • Continue learning outside of the classroom through interactive field trips, which have included visiting the Northern Ireland Assembly and the Law Courts in Belfast.

Entry requirements

Age requirement
16
Academic requirements
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. All students must hold a GCSE grade 4/C Mathematics or equivalent.
English language entry requirements
3 Terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent.

Dates & Fees

September 2022 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 19 September 2022 - Fri 23 June 2023
£18,345
January 2023 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 9 January 2023 - Fri 25 August 2023
£18,345

Modules

Compulsory Modules
English Language and Study Skills
30 Credits
Foundation Business Studies
30 Credits
Foundation Economics
30 Credits
Foundation Mathematics
30 Credits
Foundation Politics and International Relations
30 Credits
Further Mathematics for Engineering and Science
30 Credits

Progression

P
 =  Placement option available
A
 =  Study abroad option available
Degree
Final level
English level
Additional requirements
Accounting-BSc (Hons)
ABB
B with a minimum of D in each component
ABB + GCSE Mathematics grade B or equivalent
Actuarial Science and Risk Management-BSc (Hons)
AAA
B with a minimum of D in each component
Anthropology-BA (Hons)
BBC
B with a minimum of D in each component
Archaeology and Palaeoecology-BSc (Hons)
BBC
B with a minimum of D in each component
Archaeology-BA (Hons)
BBC
B with a minimum of D in each component
Broadcast Production-BA (Hons)
BBB
Grade B with a minimum of grade D in each component
Business Economics-BSc (Hons)
BBB
B with a minimum of D in each component
BBB + GCSE Maths Grade B or equivalent
Business Information Technology including Professional Experience-BSc (Hons)
BBB
B with a minimum of D in each component
Business Management with Placement-BSc (Hons)
BBB
B with a minimum of D in each component
BBB + GCSE Maths Grade B or equivalent
Criminology-BA (Hons)
BBB
B with a minimum of D in each component
Data Science with Year of Professional Expreience-BSc (Hons)
A in Foundation Mathematics, BC (to include Further Mathematics)
C with a minimum of D in each component
Drama-BA (Hons)
BBC
B with a minimum of D in each component
Economics and Accounting-BSc (Hons)
BBB
B with a minimum of D in each component
BBB + GCSE Mathematics grade B or equivalent
Economics with Finance-BSc (Hons)
BBB
Grade B with a minimum of grade D in each component
BBB and GCSE Mathematics grade 6/B or equivalent (grade A required if Mathematics is not taken as an International Foundation module)
Economics-BSc (Hons)
BBB
Grade B with a minimum of grade D in each component
BBB and GCSE Mathematics grade 6/B or equivalent (grade A required if Mathematics is not taken as an International Foundation module)
Film Studies and Production-BA (Hons)
BBC
B with a minimum of D in each component
Film and Theatre Making-BA (Hons)
BBB
Grade B with a minimum of grade D in each component
Finance with a Year in Industry-BSc (Hons)
ABB
Grade B with a minimum of grade D in each component
GCSE Mathematics grade 6/B or equivalent
History-BA (Hons)
BBB
Grade B with a minimum of grade D in each component
International Relations and Conflict Studies-BA (Hons)
BBB
B with a minimum of D in each component
International Relations and Politics-BA (Hons)
BBB
B with a minimum of D in each component
Law with Politics-LLB (Hons)
ABB
B with a minimum of D in each component
Law-LLB (Hons)
ABB
B with a minimum of D in each component
Music Performance-BA (Hons)
BBB
B with a minimum of D in each component
Successful Audition with the School
Music and Audio Production-BA (Hons)
BBB
Grade B with a minimum of grade D in each component
Music and Sound Design-BA (Hons)
BBB
Grade B with a minimum of grade D in each component
Philosophy-BA (Hons)
BBC
B with a minimum of D in each component
Politics, Philosophy and Economics-BA (Hons)
ABB
B with a minimum of D in each component
Politics-BA (Hons)
BBB
B with a minimum of D in each component
Sociology-BA (Hons)
BBC
B with a minimum of D in each component

Entry requirements

Age requirement
16
Academic requirements
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. All students must hold a GCSE grade 4/C Mathematics or equivalent.
English language entry requirements
3 Terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent.

Dates & Fees

September 2023 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 18 September 2023 - Fri 21 June 2024
January 2024 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 8 January 2024 - Fri 30 August 2024

Modules

Compulsory Modules
English Language and Study Skills
30 Credits
Foundation Business Studies
30 Credits
Foundation Economics
30 Credits
Foundation Mathematics
30 Credits
Foundation Politics and International Relations
30 Credits
Further Mathematics for Engineering and Science
30 Credits

Progression

P
 =  Placement option available
A
 =  Study abroad option available
Degree
Final level
English level
Additional requirements
Accounting-BSc (Hons)
ABB
B with a minimum of D in each component
ABB + GCSE Mathematics grade B or equivalent
Actuarial Science and Risk Management-BSc (Hons)
AAA
B with a minimum of D in each component
Anthropology-BA (Hons)
BBC
B with a minimum of D in each component
Archaeology and Palaeoecology-BSc (Hons)
BBC
B with a minimum of D in each component
Archaeology-BA (Hons)
BBC
B with a minimum of D in each component
Broadcast Production-BA (Hons)
BBB
Grade B with a minimum of grade D in each component
Business Economics-BSc (Hons)
BBB
B with a minimum of D in each component
BBB + GCSE Maths Grade B or equivalent
Business Information Technology including Professional Experience-BSc (Hons)
BBB
B with a minimum of D in each component
Business Management with Placement-BSc (Hons)
BBB
B with a minimum of D in each component
BBB + GCSE Maths Grade B or equivalent
Criminology-BA (Hons)
BBB
B with a minimum of D in each component
Drama-BA (Hons)
BBC
B with a minimum of D in each component
Economics and Accounting-BSc (Hons)
BBB
B with a minimum of D in each component
BBB + GCSE Mathematics grade B or equivalent
Economics with Finance-BSc (Hons)
BBB
Grade B with a minimum of grade D in each component
BBB and GCSE Mathematics grade 6/B or equivalent (grade A required if Mathematics is not taken as an International Foundation module)
Economics-BSc (Hons)
BBB
Grade B with a minimum of grade D in each component
BBB and GCSE Mathematics grade 6/B or equivalent (grade A required if Mathematics is not taken as an International Foundation module)
Film Studies and Production-BA (Hons)
BBC
B with a minimum of D in each component
Film and Theatre Making-BA (Hons)
BBB
Grade B with a minimum of grade D in each component
Finance with a Year in Industry-BSc (Hons)
ABB
Grade B with a minimum of grade D in each component
GCSE Mathematics grade 6/B or equivalent
History-BA (Hons)
BBB
Grade B with a minimum of grade D in each component
International Relations and Conflict Studies-BA (Hons)
BBB
B with a minimum of D in each component
International Relations and Politics-BA (Hons)
BBB
B with a minimum of D in each component
Law with Politics-LLB (Hons)
ABB
B with a minimum of D in each component
Law-LLB (Hons)
ABB
B with a minimum of D in each component
Music Performance-BA (Hons)
BBB
B with a minimum of D in each component
Successful Audition with the School
Music and Audio Production-BA (Hons)
BBB
Grade B with a minimum of grade D in each component
Music and Sound Design-BA (Hons)
BBB
Grade B with a minimum of grade D in each component
Philosophy-BA (Hons)
BBC
B with a minimum of D in each component
Politics, Philosophy and Economics-BA (Hons)
ABB
B with a minimum of D in each component
Politics-BA (Hons)
BBB
B with a minimum of D in each component
Sociology-BA (Hons)
BBC
B with a minimum of D in each component