Bachelor in French Ba R120

Tuition is 21,800 GBP per year.

Graduates of this programme are exceptionally well-positioned for careers in international diplomacy, global business, the creative industries, and tourism. By mastering French—a language essential to the UN, EU, NATO, and global media—students gain a vital professional asset tailored for an increasingly interconnected world.

A Global Perspective on Culture

French at Queen’s transcends traditional linguistic study to explore the dynamism of francophone cultures across five continents, from metropolitan France to North Africa, the Caribbean, and francophone-Chinese communities. The curriculum is deeply rooted in contemporary issues, including migration, conflict, social inequality, and digital media, taught by world-leading experts in visual culture and postcolonial studies.

The programme is distinguished by its intensive language training and mandatory residence abroad. Students benefit from:

• Small-group language enrichment classes taught by native speakers.
• A high-impact year abroad (typically 8 months) involving work placements, teaching assistantships, or university study.
• Access to state-of-the-art language facilities and a world-class research library.
• A supportive academic community featuring personal tutoring, student-led societies, and research-led teaching.

Queen's University Belfast is a historic and research-led university located in the heart of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Founded as Queen's College Belfast in 1845 and established as an independent university in 1908, Queen's combines a long heritage with modern ambitions. The campus sits within a designated conservation area and serves a diverse community of around 24,915 students, including roughly 3,500 international students, creating a lively and inclusive environment for study and social life.

Academically, Queen's is a Russell Group member with strong disciplinary strengths and a clear focus on employability. The university hosts four flagship Global Research Institutes addressing Global Peace, Security and Justice; Cyber Security; Health Sciences; and Food Safety, offering students opportunities to engage with impactful research. Career-facing initiatives such as Degree Plus and targeted employer workshops enhance internships, placements and graduate prospects, while sustained investment in campus infrastructure has delivered new teaching facilities, a student centre and a cutting-edge clinical simulation centre for health-related programmes.

For international students, Belfast offers an affordable and welcoming city experience with rich cultural life and efficient transport links across the UK and Ireland. University support services help with arrival, visas and accommodation, and a variety of clubs, societies and volunteering options make it easy to build networks and gain practical experience. Queen's is a strong choice for students seeking rigorous teaching, active research opportunities and clear pathways into careers in the UK and beyond.