Extended International Year One in Engineering (Academic)

Program Overview

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Extended International Year One in Engineering (Academic)

About the Program

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.

Key Information

• Choose from six specialist sub-pathways. The modules available will vary depending on the sub-pathway.
• The first term is academically focused, preparing you for the remainder of the International Year One.
• Continue to a degree at a university ranked world top 200 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.
• Prepare for your degree by using industry-standard, computer-aided design and simulation tools.
• 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.
• Complete your first year at our on-campus International Study Centre, with expert support from day one.

Course Details

Extended International Year One in Engineering (Academic)

Queen’s University Belfast International Study Centre

2025/26

1t Foundation+3t Diploma

Entry Requirements

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

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.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent.

Class size

20

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.

Important Dates

2025 Fall Start (September)

Course start date: 15 September 2025 - Course end date: 28 August 2026

• Term 1 fall: 15 September 2025 – 5 December 2025
• Term 2 spring: 5 January 2026 – 27 March 2026
• Term 3 spring: 13 April 2026 – 29 May 2026
• Term 4 summer: 8 June 2026 – 28 August 2026

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

• Tuition fee: £ 29,995.00
• 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: £ 32,782.00 - 41,778.00

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length and choice of accommodation.

The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 September 2025 – 31 August 2026 and are for indicative purposes only.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January will pay the 2025/2026 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2026/2027 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.

Modules

Core modules

• Engineering Mathematics 2: 10 Credit Units
• Engineering Mathematics 1: 10 Credit Units
• English Language and Study Skills -FDN: 30 Credit Units
• English Language and Study Skills - IYO: 20 Credit Units

Specialist modules

• Further Mathematics for Engineering and Science: 30 Credit Units
• Specialist modules - International Year One in Engineering: Foundation Physics: 30 Credit Units

Progression

• P = Placement option available
• A = Study abroad option available

After 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.

Aerospace Engineering Sandwich-BEng (Hons)

• Final level %: 60%
• English level %: C with a minimum of D in each component
• Additional Requirements

Chemical Engineering with a Year in Industry-BEng (Hons)

• Final level %: 60%
• English level %: Grade C with a minimum of grade D in each component
• Additional Requirements

Computing and Information Technology including Professional Experience- BSc (Hons)

• Final level %: 60%
• English level %: Grade C with a minimum of grade D in each component
• Additional Requirements

Aerospace Engineering-BEng (Hons)

• Final level %: 60%
• English level %: Grade C with a minimum of grade D in each component
• Additional Requirements

Chemical Engineering-BEng (Hons)

• Final level %: 60%
• English level %: C with a minimum of D in each component
• Additional Requirements

Civil Engineering with a Year in Industry-BEng (Hons)

• Final level %: 60%
• English level %: C with a minimum of D in each component
• Additional Requirements

Civil Engineering-BEng (Hons)

• Final level %: 60%
• English level %: C with a minimum of D in each component
• Additional Requirements

Electrical and Electronic Engineering-BEng (Hons)

• Final level %: 60%
• English level %: Grade C with a minimum of grade D in each component
• Additional Requirements

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Sandwich-BEng (Hons)

• Final level %: 60%
• English level %: C with a minimum of D in each component
• Additional Requirements

Environmental and Civil Engineering-MEng (Hons)

• Final level %: 70%
• English level %: C with a minimum of D in each component
• Additional Requirements

Additional Information