Overview

Throughout this French and International Relations (Hons) BA programme from the Queen's University Belfast students studying French and International Relations appreciate how the insights of political analysis (e.g. political theory, political institutions, international relations) and the tools of literary and linguistic inquiry combine to illuminate political and historical developments, including those in the contemporary world. The French and International Studies programme at Queen's University Belfast takes four years to complete (which includes the study abroad year).

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 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , International

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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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

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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 Fee

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International

20800 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20800 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

4750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4750 GBP per year during 48 months.

England, Scotland or Wales (GB) £9,250; Republic of Ireland (ROI) £4,750; EU Other £20,800

Living costs for Belfast

561 - 887 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Belfast

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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