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Science with a Language

At Queen’s we firmly believe that adding a language into a degree in a separate discipline is always an asset, since it gives you linguistic skills which are valued by employers across all sectors of the job market, and also because it gives you an opportunity to work or to study abroad. For employers, someone who has a track record of living and working in different cultures and the rich life experiences that go with this immediately stands out from his or her peers. They bring a different (international) perspective to discussions, and have shown an ability to adapt to and forge connections in a society where they are not a native speaker, and have been open to expanding their horizons: these are huge assets in an increasingly globalized environment. 

So go on, challenge yourself to expand your horizons by taking a language alongside a science in your degree.

We offer a number of degrees in collaboration with Chemistry, Geography, Maths and Physics. To take these degrees, you will need either A-level or AS-level French/Spanish (grade B). To take these courses with Beginners French / Spanish / Portuguese (available with Geography only), you will need to demonstrate evidence of linguistic ability (usually grade B in a language at GCSE or equivalent).

All of these degrees follow the same structure: 

  • Year 1: 2 modules of French/Spanish alongside 4 modules in the science subject
  • Year 2: 2 half-modules of French/Spanish alongside 5 modules in the science subject (it is often possible to take 2 full language modules and 4 science modules)
  • Year 3: Placement Abroad often studying in a French or Spanish university
  • Year 4: 6 science modules
  • (optional Year 5 to graduate with MSci) 

For further details, click on the link below: 

Geography with Extended Studies in Europe

Maths with Extended Studies in Europe

Physics with Extended Studies in Europe

Chemistry with Extended Studies in Europe