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BA Anthropology and French at Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This joint honours BA combines anthropology with the French language and Francophone culture. Students develop proficiency in French and reflect on identity, culture, conflict and society.

Faculty: School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics  |  Department: Anthropology and French  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

French covers written and oral language and Francophone literature, cinema, linguistics, art and history. All students spend an academic year in a francophone country, often completing anthropological fieldwork for the final-year project in places such as Martinique or Réunion.

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Entry requirements

Post A-level French: ABB including A-level French (AS-level French grade B acceptable in lieu). Beginners French: ABB plus GCSE French grade B/6 or GCSE B/6 in another modern language (not English Language); not available to those who have studied French at A or AS level. Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 with Higher Level H3 in French (advanced) or Ordinary Level O3 in French or another modern language (beginners). IB Diploma: 33 points including 6 in French and 5,5 at Higher Level. Graduate entry: minimum 2:2 honours degree, provided the subject requirement is met. At most one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate counts; BTEC Extended Diplomas, HNC and HND considered if language requirements are met. Selection is on the UCAS form; applicants are not normally interviewed. HNC: 2 Distinctions and remainder Merits. GCSE English Language grade C/4 or equivalent required; a minimum of 5 GCSE passes at grade C/4 or better is expected. Irish Leaving Certificate applicants need at least 5 Junior Certificate grades C/Merit. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 24,600 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

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