Program Overview

BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering with International Foundation

Overview

Combine your preparation studies with BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering in a single four-year study plan. After successful completion of the first year, you'll continue directly to Year 1 of your degree at Queen's University Belfast.

Key Information

• A single study plan that allows you to apply for a combined visa for the full duration of your studies.
• Progress to Queen's University Belfast, ranked in the world top 275 for Civil and Structural Engineering (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
• Russell Group's best value engineering education; savings of up to £42,500 (Reddin Survey 2021).
• Benefit from 500+ active industry partnerships during your degree, offering valuable work experience, teaching and scholarships.
• Make use of the university's internationally recognized laboratory facilities and learn from subject lecturers on the program who are qualified to PhD level.
• Receive personalized support in smaller class sizes, while improving English language and study skills.

Course Details

BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering with International Foundation

• Duration: 3+1 year
• Location: Queen's University Belfast International Study Centre

Entry Requirements

• 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 Requirements: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent.

Important Dates

2025 Fall Start (September)

• Course start date: 15 September 2025
• Course end date: 19 June 2026
  • Term 1 fall: 15 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
  • Term 2 spring: 5 January 2026 - 27 March 2026
  • Term 3 summer: 13 April 2026 - 19 June 2026

2026 Spring Start (January)

• Course start date: 5 January 2026
• Course end date: 28 August 2026
  • Term 1 spring: 5 January 2026 - 27 March 2026
  • Term 2 spring: 13 April 2026 - 29 May 2026
  • Term 3 summer: 8 June 2026 - 28 August 2026

Fees and Pricing

• Estimated cost of attendance:
  • Tuition fee: £18,800.00
  • Accommodation: £1,932.00 - £10,168.00
  • Enrolment fee: £250.00
  • Textbooks: £105.00 - £865.00
  • Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £500.00
  • Approximate cost: £21,587.00 - £30,583.00

Modules

Core modules

• Foundation Mathematics
  • Credit Units: 30
• English Language and Study Skills - FDN
  • Credit Units: 30

Specialist modules

• Foundation Biology
  • Credit Units: 30
• Foundation Chemistry
  • Credit Units: 30
• Further Mathematics for Engineering and Science
  • Credit Units: 30
• Foundation Physics
  • Credit Units: 30

Progression

After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree.

Civil Engineering - BEng (Hons)

• Final level %: BBC
• English level %: C with a minimum of D in each component
• Additional Requirements: See program requirements