BSc Physics with French
About this course
BSc in Physics with French, a physics degree combining core scientific principles with French language training and an international placement year. Core topics include Programming, Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Communication & Writing, and Entrepreneurship. The course includes a compulsory year abroad for the residence abroad requirements. The first year introduces foundational physics, mathematics, and French language studies through French 1, Foundation Physics, and Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers. The second year develops deeper scientific and linguistic competence via French 2, Quantum & Statistical Physics, Physics of the Solid State, Electricity, Magnetism and Optics, and Mathematical Physics, alongside an optional employability module. The third year consists of an international placement year abroad. The final year comprises advanced language study through French 3, a substantial Physics Single Project, and Professional Skills, alongside optional modules covering topics such as Quantum Mechanics and Relativity, Advanced Solid State Physics, Astrophysics II, Advanced Electromagnetism and Optics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Physics in Medicine, and Computational Projects.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including Mathematics, Physics and French IB: 33 points overall including 6 5 5 at Higher Level including Mathematics, Physics and French.
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 45%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 20%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 40%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Modules
- French 1
- Foundation Physics
- Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers
- French 2
- Quantum & Statistical Physics
- Physics of the Solid State
- Electricity, Magnetism and Optics
- Mathematical Physics
- Employability for Physics
- International Placement – Year Abroad
- French 3
- Physics Single Project
- Professional Skills
- Quantum Mechanics and Relativity
- Advanced Solid State Physics
- Astrophysics II
- Advanced Electromagnetism and Optics
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Physics in Medicine
- Computational Projects
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics with French at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £31,500 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £38,000. The £31,500 median after fifteen months is £1,500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics with French at Queen's University Belfast do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physics with French at Queen's University Belfast?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Physics 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 159 UCAS points.
Is BSc Physics with French at Queen's University Belfast accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Does BSc Physics with French 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 Physics with French at Queen's University Belfast?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.