Queen's University Belfast

Economics (Major) with Spanish

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

A BSc Economics with Spanish degree integrates core elements from economics degree with Spanish-language modules taught by the School of Arts, English and Languages. The economics degree equips students with analytical and cognitive skills to understand how economies function (macroeconomics) and how individuals make decisions (microeconomics). Integral to the Economics with Spanish programme is the placement year students complete in a region of the globe where the language being studied is the dominant tongue.

A dedicated Careers and Work Placement Office ensures that students are well prepared for placement and obtain positions which are of the highest quality. Previously, our students have completed placements in Amadeus Barcelona and Madrid, Telefonica.

Key highlights

  • Combines core economics with Spanish-language modules from a specialist languages school
  • Covers macroeconomics and microeconomics to understand how economies and individuals behave
  • Integral placement year in a Spanish-speaking region of the world
  • Dedicated Careers and Work Placement Office prepares students and secures quality placements
  • Previous placements include Amadeus in Barcelona and Madrid, and Telefonica

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

  • Economist
  • Economic analyst
  • Financial analyst
  • Business analyst
  • International trade consultant
  • Policy researcher

Cost of study

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

Admission

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