Overview

Throughout this French and International Relations (Hons) programme from the Queen's University Belfast students have a very real opportunity to gain professional experience in a global context. They undertake an extended period of residence abroad (typically 8 months), normally working as an assistant in a school or undertaking a paid work placement in a French-speaking country (previous students have gone to France, but also for example Canada, Martinique and Réunion).

Career opportunities

Studying for a French and International Studies programme at Queen's University Belfast will assist students in developing the core skills and employment-related experiences that are valued by employers and academic institutions.
Graduates from this degree at Queen’s are well regarded by local, national and international employers and over half of all graduate jobs are now open to graduates of any discipline, including International Politics and Conflict Studies.
Although the majority of our graduates are interested in pursuing careers in the public and voluntary/community sectors, significant numbers develop careers in the private sector, working in industries from management consultancy to law and journalism.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Apocalypse! The End of the World

Politics and Policies of the EU

Modern Political Thought

Studying Politics

British politics in crisis?

Irish Politics

American Politics

Peace and Conflict Studies

Identity Politics in Diverse Societies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies International Relations View 448 other Bachelors in International Relations in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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69

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level requirements

Post A-level French:

ABB including A-level French.

Note: for applicants who have not studied A-level French then AS-level French grade B would be acceptable in lieu of A-level French.

Beginners Level French:

ABB + GCSE French grade B or evidence of linguistic ability in another language.

Note: the Beginners' option is not available to those who have studied A-level or AS-level French.

Irish leaving certificate requirements:

H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in French

International Baccalaureate Diploma:

33 points overall, including 6(French),5,5 at Higher Level

Graduate:

A minimum of a 2:2 Honours Degree, provided any subject requirement is also met

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22400 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4985 GBP / year

≈ 4985 GBP / year

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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