Overview

Progress to a range of postgraduate degrees in subjects such as psychology, education and law – which is ranked 11th in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2025) in the Pre-Master's in Social Sciences - International Commercial and Business Law at INTO Queen's University Belfast.

Key Information

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.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Research Design
Social Science
Exploring Culture
Empirical Enquiry and Critical Thought
English Language Study Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-03-18 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Law Business Law View 368 other programmes in Business Law in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General 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.
2 terms: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent.
3 terms: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent.
4 terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent.
Age Requirement: 18
Final level %: 60%
English level %: Grade B with a minimum of grade D in each component

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13000 GBP / full

≈ 13000 GBP / full

Additional Details

2 terms: £ 13,000; 3 terms: £ 20,800; 4 terms: £ 22,150

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Are you an ambitious international student with an offer to study at INTO Queen’s University Belfast? Then you may be eligible to receive up to £3,000 towards your tuition fee costs at INTO Queen’s. Plus, when you successfully complete your course and start your degree at Queen’s University Belfast, further progression scholarships are available. Contact the Center for more information on currently available scholarships.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Belfast

Funding

Scholarships Information

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