Bachelor in Geography Language Bsc F8Rx

Tuition is 21,800 GBP per year.

Students on this programme spend a full additional academic year immersed in a foreign environment, studying geography at a partner university through the medium of French or Spanish. This international year, supported by the UK Turing Scheme, is a cornerstone of the degree, designed to build both linguistic fluency and a global geographical perspective.

As an accredited programme by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), the course provides a rigorous academic foundation that integrates human and physical geography. You will gain hands-on experience through residential field trips to locations such as Belgium, Mallorca, the Netherlands, and Malta, while benefiting from world-class facilities in the Elmwood Building, including the GeoArc Laboratory and the Centre for GIS and Geomatics.

Integrated Employability

The course is uniquely structured to bridge academic learning and professional practice. You will engage with industry leaders through client-led projects for organizations like Belfast City Council and the National Trust, and participate in a dedicated ‘Geography and Employability’ module. This professional focus ensures you graduate with the technical skills, subject knowledge, and transferable experience required to tackle contemporary global challenges.

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.