Queen's University Belfast

Modern Languages with Business

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

Learning languages enriches the mind and opens up new horizons, both personal and professional. This programme integrates critical thinking, multilingual proficiency, intercultural awareness and a formative grounding in principles of business and management, along with immersive work or study placements. QUB offers a dynamic learning environment and transformative educational experience which will effectively prepare students for successful careers in the international business community.

Languages at Queen’s got overall satisfaction scores of over 90% in the National Student Survey 2025. This degree provides you with opportunities to work and study abroad through the longstanding connections we have with overseas partners. Students in Languages at Queen’s who take international placements have specialised classes to prepare them for the Year Abroad and members of our staff act as Year Abroad Officers..

Living and studying/working abroad is a significant learning and employability enhancement opportunity. This feature of our degree programme gives students the opportunity for personal development, and further develops communication and language skills and intercultural awareness.

Key highlights

  • Combines multilingual proficiency with grounding in business and management principles
  • Immersive work or study placements abroad with overseas partner institutions
  • Specialised classes prepare students for the Year Abroad
  • Dedicated staff Year Abroad Officers support students on international placements
  • Languages scored over 90% overall satisfaction in NSS 2025
  • Develops critical thinking, communication skills and intercultural awareness

Entry requirements

  • A-level: ABB — ABB

Scholarships

  • County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary

    Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.

  • Early Confirmation Award

    Funding Amount - £1500

    Up to £1,500

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.

  • INTO Progressors Scholarship

    £1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.

    Up to £1,500

  • LLB Senior Status International Scholarship

    Scholarships Value - £4000

    Up to £4,000

  • Queen's Loyalty Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Queen’s Family Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme

    Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000

    Up to £5,000

  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate

    50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • International business manager
  • Export sales executive
  • Translator
  • Marketing executive
  • Management consultant
  • Diplomatic service officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB) | International: £24,600

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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