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BSc Geography with a Language

Queen's University Belfast

About this course

BSc in Modern Languages and Geography. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Policy Analysis, Communication & Writing, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The degree provides an opportunity to study for one additional year overseas, supported by enhanced language teaching.

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Institution
Queen's University Belfast
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Geography with a Language
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
F8RX
Typical offer
A-level BBB, IB 32
Median salary
£24,000 after 15 months

Entry requirements

A level: BBB normally including A-level Geography + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 IB: 32 points overall, including 6,5,5 at Higher Level (Including French or Spanish and normally Geography at Higher level) + If not offered at Higher Level/GCSE, then Standard Level grade 4 in Mathematics.

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What students say

Based on about 37 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 91%
  • Learning opportunities: 87%
  • Assessment and feedback: 90%
  • Academic support: 97%
  • Organisation and management: 93%
  • Learning resources: 94%
  • Student voice: 83%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 94%
  • Left higher education: 6%

What graduates do next

Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 40%
  • Working and studying: 10%
  • Further study: 20%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
  • Teaching Professionals: 15%
  • Sales occupations: 10%
  • Finance Professionals: 10%
  • Administrative occupations: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 75%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 35%

Who gets in

Based on about 95 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 100%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for the purpose of recognising the delivery of geographical knowledge, understanding, skills, approaches and attributes expected of high quality geography graduates.

Modules

  • Environmental Change: past, present and future
  • Spanish 1
  • French 1
  • Human Geography: Society, Power and Culture
  • Human Geography: Society, Economy and Population
  • Earth Systems
  • Spanish 2
  • French 2
  • Landscapes and Geographical Information (GIS)
  • Geographical Research Skills
  • Contemporary Approaches to Geographical Enquiry
  • Geography and Employability
  • Geographies of Economic Restructuring and Social Change
  • Geomorphology
  • Cultural and Political Geography
  • Global Environmental Change
  • Exploring Dynamic Environments (Fieldwork)
  • Space, Culture and Mobility (Fieldwork)
  • Eras SGAP Full Year
  • Geography Dissertation
  • Civic Engagement Research Project
  • Geoforensics
  • Geography, Race and Empire
  • Geographical Independent Research Essay
  • Advanced Geographical Information Systems
  • Geographies of Outer Space
  • Sustaining the Biosphere
  • Environmental Catastrophes
  • Health Geography
  • Ice Cold Environments
  • Remaking Cities: Comparative Urban Research
  • Health, Environment and Climate Change

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Geography with a Language at Queen's University Belfast earn?

The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £30,000. The £24,000 median after fifteen months is £5,000 less than the UK median for Language and area studies (other).

What do graduates of BSc Geography with a Language at Queen's University Belfast do next?

75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Geography with a Language at Queen's University Belfast?

91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BSc Geography with a Language at Queen's University Belfast?

The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 134 UCAS points.

Is BSc Geography with a Language at Queen's University Belfast accredited?

Yes. Accredited by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for the purpose of recognising the delivery of geographical knowledge, understanding, skills, approaches and attributes expected of high quality geography graduates.

Does BSc Geography with a Language at Queen's University Belfast include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has a compulsory year abroad.

How many students continue on BSc Geography with a Language at Queen's University Belfast?

94% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.