BSc Accounting (Major) with French at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

This degree combines accounting with French-language modules taught by the School of Arts, English and Languages. A compulsory 9 to 12 month placement is completed in a French-speaking country in the third year, and the degree carries exemptions from several professional accountancy exams.

Faculty: Queen's Business School | Department: Accounting | Duration: 4 years full-time (includes compulsory year abroad) | Intake: Academic year 2027/28 entry | Study mode: full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take four accounting modules per year plus one French language module running across both semesters, with lectures, tutorials and continuous assessment. The third year is a compulsory placement or year abroad in a French-speaking country.

Career pathways

Careers include accountancy, management consultancy and corporate finance. Exemptions are available from Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAP1), ACCA, CIMA, AIA, ICAEW and ICAS.

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Entry requirements

Post A-level French: AAB including A-level French (AS-level French grade B acceptable in lieu, with GCSE Mathematics B/6). Beginners French: AAB plus GCSE French B/6 or B/6 in another modern language, and GCSE Mathematics B/6; not open to those who have studied French at A or AS level. Irish Leaving Certificate H2H3H3H3H3H3 with Higher Level H3 in French (advanced) or Ordinary Level O3 in French or another modern language (beginners), and Mathematics. IB 34 points including 6,6,5 (French) at Higher Level. BTEC Extended Diploma D*D*D plus GCSE Mathematics B/6 (language requirement also applies). Access course average 75% plus GCSE Mathematics B/6. Graduates: minimum 2:1 plus GCSE Mathematics B/6. All applicants need GCSE English Language C/4 and GCSE Mathematics B/6. A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate is accepted. For last year's entry offers went initially to applicants with four GCSEs at A/7 and two at B/6 including Mathematics. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component.

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 (2026/27). International and EU Other rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time (includes compulsory year abroad)

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