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

Programme overview

This degree combines accounting with Spanish-language modules taught by the School of Arts, English and Languages. A compulsory 9 to 12 month placement is completed in a Spanish-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 combine accounting modules with Spanish language modules throughout the degree, with a compulsory third-year placement in a Spanish-speaking country; the School supports placements in Spain, with regular placements in Barcelona and Madrid.

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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Application information

Entry requirements

Post A-level Spanish: AAB including A-level Spanish plus GCSE Mathematics B/6 (AS-level Spanish grade B acceptable in lieu). Beginners Spanish: AAB plus GCSE Spanish B/6 or B/6 in another modern language, and GCSE Mathematics B/6; not open to those who have studied Spanish at A or AS level. Irish Leaving Certificate H2H3H3H3H3H3 with Higher Level H3 in Spanish (advanced) or Ordinary Level O3 in Spanish or another modern language (beginners), and Mathematics. IB 34 points including 6,6,5 (Spanish) at Higher Level. BTEC Extended Diploma D*D*D plus GCSE Mathematics B/6. 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. 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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