Queen's University Belfast

French BA

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

There are more than 220 million French speakers in the world today, on all five continents, and that number is set to rise to over 600 million by 2050. French is one of the most important global languages for diplomacy, business, media, tourism and the creative industries. It is also an official language of the UN, EU, NATO, IOC and Red Cross.

Degree-level study of the French language, and cultures and societies across the world where French is spoken, is therefore a crucial asset for professional development and opening up career opportunities. French at Queen’s reflects the dynamism and cultural diversity of the French-speaking world, from metropolitan France to North Africa to the Caribbean, as well as francophone-Chinese cultures. Training in high-quality language skills is at the centre of the course.

Students will also explore a variety of major contemporary issues (e.g. urban cultures, migration, conflict and peace, social inequalities, language policy, multimedia industries, the environment and global health), across historical periods and geographical areas, and through a range of forms, including art, cinema, digital media, linguistics and literature. All students spend a period of residence in a Francophone country.

Key highlights

  • High-quality French language skills training at the centre of the course
  • Period of residence in a Francophone country for all students
  • Covers French-speaking cultures from France to North Africa and the Caribbean
  • Includes study of francophone-Chinese cultures
  • Explores migration, conflict and peace, social inequalities and global health
  • Studied through art, cinema, digital media, 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
  • Diplomatic service officer
  • International business executive
  • Journalist
  • Tourism officer

Cost of study

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

Admission

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