BSc Economics (Major) with French
About this course
BSc in Economics and French and Francophone Studies. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Accounting, Marketing, and Policy Analysis. Students complete a placement year in a region where the target language is spoken.
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Entry requirements
A level: Post A-level French ABB including A-level French + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6 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 French ABB + GCSE French grade B/6 or GCSE grade B/6 in another modern language (not GCSE English Language) + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6 Note: If the language is studied at a higher level then the grade required at that level must be achieved. The Beginners' option is not available to those who have studied A-level or AS-level French. A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate will be accepted as part of an applicant's portfolio of qualifications with a Distinction* being equated to a grade A at A-level and a Distinction being equated to a grade B at A-level. IB: 33 points overall, including 6,5,5 at Higher Level including French + if not offered at Higher Level then Standard Level grade 5 in Mathematics or GCSE Mathematics grade B/6.
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What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 40%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Modules
- Mathematics for Economists
- Statistical Methods
- Principles of Economics
- French 1
- Beginners French Studies (Post GCSE Level)
- Introduction to Econometrics
- Economic Growth
- French 2
- Employability Module
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- QBS Placement Year - Economics with a Language
- Applied Econometrics
- French 3
- Public Economics
- Labour Economics
- Economics of Networks and Institutions
- Economic History
- Economics Dissertation
- International Economics
- Environmental Economics
- Contemporary Economic Issues
- Advanced Microeconomics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Economics (Major) with French at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £31,000. The £27,000 median after fifteen months is £6,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Economics (Major) with French at Queen's University Belfast do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Economics (Major) with French at Queen's University Belfast?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Economics (Major) with French at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 33 points in the IB. The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
Does BSc Economics (Major) with French at Queen's University Belfast include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Economics (Major) with French at Queen's University Belfast?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.