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

Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This degree integrates core Economics elements with French-language modules taught by the School of Arts, English and Languages. The Economics component builds analytical skills in macroeconomics and microeconomics. A placement year abroad in a French-speaking region is an integral part of the degree.

Department: Queen's Business School  |  Duration: 4 years full-time (including placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

In Year 3 students complete a 9 to 12 month placement in a French-speaking country, supported by the Business School's Careers and Work Placement Office. Previous placements include Citi Paris, BNP Paribas Paris and Xerox Paris. Further study and work abroad schemes include British Council, Erasmus and International Workplace Tours.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue Master's study or research at Queen's Business School or other institutions, and careers in economics, finance and analytics.

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Entry requirements

Post A-level French: ABB including A-level French plus GCSE Mathematics grade B/6 (AS-level French grade B is acceptable in lieu of A-level). Beginners French: ABB plus GCSE French grade B/6 or GCSE B/6 in another modern language (not English Language) plus GCSE Mathematics B/6; the beginners option is not available to those who have studied A-level or AS-level French. A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate counts within the portfolio (Distinction* equated to A, Distinction to B). BTEC Extended Diploma: D*DD plus GCSE Mathematics B/6. International Baccalaureate: 33 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level including French (if Mathematics is not at Higher Level, Standard Level grade 5 or GCSE Mathematics B/6). Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 with Mathematics at minimum O3 or H5 if not among the counted subjects; advanced option requires Higher Level H3 in French, beginners option requires Ordinary Level O3 in French or another modern language (not English). Access Course: average of 70% plus GCSE Mathematics B/6 or equivalent. Graduate entry: minimum 2:1 honours degree plus GCSE Mathematics B/6. Language requirements apply to all routes. GCSE English Language grade C/4 or equivalent is required. Offers are made in grades rather than UCAS tariff points; GCSE performance is taken into account (offers are generally made to applicants with at least six GCSEs at grade B/6). International applicants need IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component or an equivalent qualification.

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. Also applies to EU Other; academic year not stated for this figure Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time (including placement year)

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