Queen's University Belfast

French and Spanish BA

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

Learning languages enriches the mind and opens up new horizons, both personal and professional. The emphasis in the BA in French and Spanish is on linguistic proficiency and inter-cultural awareness; language and identity are central to the programme. You will be critically reflecting on a variety of contemporary issues, historical periods and geographical areas (France and Spain, but also for example Latin America, Francophone Africa and the Francophone Caribbean), explored through a range of media including art, cinema, linguistics and literature.

The degree includes residency (typically 8 months) in a Francophone or a Spanish-speaking country. Students can begin their studies in either language as a Beginner.

Key highlights

  • Emphasis on linguistic proficiency and inter-cultural awareness
  • Residency of around eight months in a French- or Spanish-speaking country
  • Either language can be started from beginner level
  • Explores Latin America, Francophone Africa and the Francophone Caribbean
  • Topics studied through art, cinema, linguistics and literature

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

  • Translator
  • Interpreter
  • Modern languages teacher
  • International business executive
  • Diplomatic service officer
  • Tourism manager

Cost of study

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

Admission

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