Queen's University Belfast

Law (Major) with French

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

This is a fully integrated programme between Law and French. You will study the Law of Northern Ireland as well as aspects of French Law. The degree includes a year abroad which provides a unique opportunity for linguistic development.

In a globalised workforce proficiency in an additional language, together with the experience of studying abroad, significantly enhances your employability. The Law School at QUB is ranked 9th in the UK for Law (Complete University Guide, 2026), and ranked joint 3rd in the UK for Law Graduate prospects (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2026). Students spend an academic year studying French at a university in France or Belgium.

This significantly enhances the employability of students and the global opportunities open to them.

Key highlights

  • Fully integrated programme combining legal study with French language
  • Study Northern Ireland law alongside aspects of French law
  • Academic year abroad studying French in France or Belgium
  • Law School ranked 9th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026)
  • Ranked joint 3rd in UK for Law graduate prospects

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAA — AAA

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

  • Solicitor
  • Barrister
  • International lawyer
  • Legal translator
  • Legal adviser
  • Compliance officer

Cost of study

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

Admission

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