BSc|Undergraduate
Accounting (Major) with French
Academic Year 2023/24
AAB
4 years (Full Time)
N4R1
The Accounting with French programme teaches accounting and business finance in an organisational context with a focus on corporate financial decision making and corporate governance. It integrates French-language modules taught by the School of Arts, English and Languages. You will gain practical knowledge and understanding of the preparation of accounts and financial techniques, their interpretation and use in a variety of contexts to an advanced level. Alongside this you will study key aspects of management, relevant to your future career. Our links with professional accounting bodies and companies help create highly sought after graduates. Integral to the Accounting with French programme is the placement year students complete in a region of the globe where the language being studied is the dominant tongue.
Accounting (Major) with French Degree highlights
Accounting and Finance at Queen's is consistently ranked in the top 10 in the UK by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide.
Global Opportunities
- There is also the opportunity to study or work abroad, supported by schemes such as Erasmus and Study USA. Many topics include an international dimension which reflects the globalisation of the accounting profession and financial markets. Students will have the opportunity to do their placement year within an accounting practice based in Spain or another Spanish speaking country.
Professional Exemptions
- Subject to satisfactory academic performance you will gain automatic exemptions from some professional chartered examinations on completion of the course. The Accounting and a Language degree is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI), The Association of International Accountants.
http://www.accaglobal.com/en/qualifications/apply-now/exemptions.html
Industry Links
- There is an emphasis on helping students improve their skills for employment. Accounting students take part in tailored employability, simulation games and skills workshops, and an annual recruitment fair, where representatives from accountancy firms and professional bodies provide students with information on internships and graduate opportunities.
Career Development
- During the third year of the degree, students complete a 9 to 12 month placement in a French speaking country. This is a very attractive proposition for graduate employers, particularly in Accounting.
The Accounting with French degree at Queen’s opens up a number of career opportunities including accountancy, management consultancy, and corporate finance.
World Class Facilities
- You will have access to Bloomberg terminals in the Trading Room, giving students the skills, experience and knowledge necessary to prepare them for a career in the financial services sector.
Internationally Renowned Experts
- Many of our staff are leading international experts in their fields of accounting research and a significant number are qualified accountants with many years of professional experience.
Student Experience
- A number of local employers and professional bodies sponsor prizes on an annual basis for best students in their level, module or category. Top performing students are regularly awarded prizes and scholarships from leading financial companies; PwC, KPMG, Baker Tilly Mooney Moore, BDO, ASM and EY. We recognise the importance the skillset of learning a language can bring to any business career and in conjunction with BDO, we are reaching out to our indigenous students to give them an insight into the cultural, practical and technical aspects of working in France.
https://www.bdoni.com/en-gb/careers - The majority of the Accounting modules have prizes which are sponsored by employers or professional bodies. Students can also apply to take part in the Business and Finance Study Tour, which allows participants to meet senior employees from leading financial institutions.
Students on the course will be given the opportunity to develop their financial modelling and data analysis skills.
"The course has helped me enhance my CV, improve group work and presentations skills and allowed me to build up relationships with employers - all of which helped me begin my final year with multiple job offers. The facilities the accounting degree has in the form of peer mentoring and the accounting society and the other clubs and opportunities available has made my time at Queen’s much more memorable."
Ciara Woods BSc Accounting (President of the Queen's Accounting Society)
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Course content
Course Structure
Course Content | Modules often draw on international comparisons with a strong Irish (North and South) emphasis. |
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Stage 1 | Introductory Financial Accounting* In this core module you will have an appreciation of how financial information is recorded and reported to the various user groups who in turn use this information to assess business performance and determine resource allocation. It then covers double-entry bookkeeping and the preparation of basic financial statements; after which the basic accounting adjustments are considered. By the end of the module you will have a detailed understanding of double entry accounting and will be able to prepare the financial statements of a sole trader. Introductory Management Accounting* This particular core module aims at developing your ability to understand and evaluate the role of management accounting and their technical and analytical skills in relation to cost accumulation and cost determination for short-term and strategic decision-making. By the end of the module you will be able to evaluate the role of management accounting in the provision of information for organisational planning, control and decision-making Principles of Economics Accounting Information Systems French 1 Intermediate French French for Beginners Statistical Methods |
Stage 2 | Financial Accounting* This module aims to develop core knowledge and skills to enable you to prepare and analyse the financial statements of incorporated entities and to discuss their usefulness. In particular, the module examines the accounting requirements for: revenue recognition; property, plant and equipment; leases; borrowing costs; impairment of assets; investment properties; government grants; and provisions. The analysis and interpretation of financial information, together with earnings per share are also considered in detail. Management Accounting* This course aims to provide you with technical proficiency and a conceptual understanding of the major areas of management accounting, building on the foundations laid in the management accounting module in Year 1. You will apply advanced management accounting techniques to the production and presentation of information for planning, controlling and decision making in a variety of business and not-for-profit organisations. A unique feature of this module is the use of ‘Business Games’ /case study sessions/company presentations run by accounting companies and professional bodies. They will enable you to apply your accounting knowledge to the real world. Financial Decision Making Introduction to Legal Study French 2 |
Stage 3 | Placement Year Abroad |
Stage 4 | Advanced Financial Accounting* This module, which builds upon the year 2 Financial Accounting module and focuses on the preparation and presentation of consolidated financial statements, in particular consolidated statements of financial position, profit or loss and other comprehensive income and cash flows together with issues associated with foreign entities. You will also engage with contemporary accounting issues such as sustainability accounting and reporting, and accounting ethics. Advanced Management Accounting* The module focuses on information for planning, control and performance measurement. Key issues faced by many organisations that will be examined in this module relate to: the extent (if any) of decentralisation; the measurement of divisional performance; and transfer pricing (including the performance measurement and behavioural aspects). Moreover, in the light of changes within the business environment including deregulation, globalisation, reducing product life cycles, continuous improvement objectives, sustainability, increasing customer sophistication, digitalization and internationalisation, the module also looks at management accounting from a change perspective and a strategic perspective. Law of Business Organisations Taxation French 3 |
People teaching you
Dr Danielle McConvilleProgramme Director for BSc Accounting
Queen’s Management School
Danielle McConville is a Senior Lecturer (Education) in Queen's Management School. She is a qualified accountant (Chartered Accountants Ireland), having trained with EY Belfast. She has extensive experience in teaching Accounting Information Systems, Management Accounting and Accounting for non-specialists. Danielle's research interests include not-for-profit accountability and regulation, accounting education, and the impact of disruptive technologies on the accountancy profession and education.
Subject Leader Accounting
Queen’s Management School
Ciaran’s main area of research is in the field of public services, particularly the financial and performance measurement aspects of the charity and public sectors. Ciaran has published on issues such as charity accounting and reporting, the private finance initiative / public private partnerships and resource accounting and budgeting.
Contact Teaching Times
Large Group Teaching | 6 (hours maximum) hours of lectures |
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Medium Group Teaching | 6 (hours maximum) hours of practical classes, workshops or seminars each week |
Small Group Teaching/Personal Tutorial | 9 (hours maximum) hours of tutorials per week (i.e. three hours in total per week per module |
Personal Study | 24 (hours maximum) 22–24 hours studying and revising in your own time each week, including some guided study using handouts, online activities, etc. |
Learning and Teaching
At Queen’s, we aim to deliver a high quality learning environment that embeds intellectual curiosity, innovation and best practice in learning, teaching and student support to enable students to achieve their full academic potential. In line with this, one of QMS’ primary objectives is to deliver innovative learning and teaching programmes that provide students with the competences and skills to make a positive contribution to business, economic and civic life.
- Adviser of Studies
To assist with the choice of modules at the beginning of each academic year. - Computer-Based Practicals
These provide students with the opportunity to develop technical skills and apply theoretical principles to real-life or practical contexts. For example, one of the compulsory Level 1 modules, ACC 1004 Accounting Information Systems, incorporates a weekly Sage software practical. - E-Learning technologies
Information associated with lectures and assignments is often communicated via a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) called Queen’s Online. A range of e-learning experiences are also embedded in the degree programme through the use of, for example, interactive support materials, podcasts and web-based learning activities. - Induction
A formalised induction for all undergraduate students. For Level 1 students, this includes several half-day sessions the week before the programme begins to allow students to familiarise themselves with the campus and the degree programme. During Level 1 there are a number of follow-up sessions throughout the year. Topics such as academic writing, referencing, plagiarism, communication skills, examination preparation and managing time effectively are all covered in these practical sessions. - Lectures
These introduce foundation information about new topics as a starting point for further self-directed private study/reading. As the module progresses this information becomes more complex. Lectures, which are normally delivered in large groups to all year-group peers, also provide opportunities to ask questions and seek clarification on key issues as well as gain feedback and advice on assessments. Additional lectures are also delivered by employer representatives and staff from a number of accounting firms are involved in the delivery of accounting workshops. In addition to the academic content of the lectures and workshops, this enables employers to impart their valuable experience to QMS Accounting students, introduces important local employers to our Accounting students and allows our Accounting students to meet and engage with potential future employers. - Peer Mentoring Scheme
Students in second and third year of their degree programme volunteer to mentor Level 1 students. Developing the programme themselves, with support from academic staff in QMS, the mentors organise informal meetings, regular contact and a series of events ranging from ice-breaker type events to employer-led sessions with the Level 1 students. - Personal Development Planning
To encourage students to engage in independent learning. - Self-directed study
This is an essential part of life as a Queen’s student when important private reading, engagement with e-learning resources, reflection on feedback to date and assignment research and preparation work is carried out. - Seminars/tutorials
A significant amount of teaching is carried out in small groups (typically 15-20 students). These sessions are designed to explore, in more depth, the information that has been presented in the lectures. This provides students with the opportunity to engage closely with academic staff who have specialist knowledge of the topic, to ask questions of them and to assess their own progress and understanding with the support of their peers. During these classes, students will be expected to present their work to academic staff and their peers. - Student Support Systems
QMS has an active and co-ordinated student support system to assist students in making the transition from school to university. This includes: - Work placements
The BSc Accounting with French programme does not have a compulsory placement year. However, the School actively supports any student who wishes to avail of an optional placement year, normally between the second and final year of the degree programme. The School has a dedicated Placement Office which facilitates students in sourcing and securing appropriate placements which will augment their classroom-based learning experience. In addition, the School encourages students to seek other work-based and/or educational related experiences, whether that is through the summer placement programme (a 3-4 month internship in a local organisation working on a very specific project), Erasmus programmes with other European Universities, or studying abroad in universities with which the School and/or University has an existing relationship.
Assessment
The way in which students are assessed will vary according to the learning objectives of each module. Details of how each module is assessed are shown in the Student Handbook which is provided to all students during their first year induction. Accounting modules are typically assessed by a combination of continuous assessment and a final written unseen examination. Continuous assessment consists of:
- Student Tutorial Portfolio – this involves the completion and submission of workshop exercises on a weekly and individual student basis. These are collected in the workshops from students each week and assessed, with the mark awarded contributing to the continuous assessment element of the module mark. The mark awarded reflects timeliness, presentation, accuracy and completeness of the required work. Consistent with employer feedback, students are also required to prepare and make a small group presentation on a pre-assigned case study type or discussion-based topic. In addition students are required to submit a 100 word summary on the accounting significance of each of the presentation tutorial topics. The group tutorial presentation and summaries are assessed, with the mark awarded contributing to the continuous assessment element of the module mark.
- Small Group Project/Presentations – this involves the completion of a small group project/Presentation (three/four students per group) which is assessed and contributes to the continuous assessment element of the module mark.
Feedback
As students progress through their course at Queen’s they will receive general and specific feedback about their work from a variety of sources including lecturers, module co-ordinators, placement supervisors, advisers of study and peers. University students are expected to engage with reflective practice and to use this approach to improve the quality of their work. Feedback may be provided in a variety of forms including:
- Feedback provided via formal written comments and marks relating to work that you, as an individual or as part of a group, have submitted.
- Face to face comment. This may include occasions when you make use of the lecturers’ advertised “office hours” to help you to address a specific query.
- Placement employer comments or references.
- Online or emailed comments.
- General comments or question and answer opportunities at the end of a lecture, seminar or tutorial.
- Pre-submission advice regarding the standards you should aim for and common pitfalls to avoid. In some instances, this may be provided in the form of model answers or exemplars which you can review in your own time.
- Feedback and outcomes from practical classes.
- Comment and guidance provided by staff from specialist support services such as, Careers, Employability and Skills or the Learning Development Service.
- Once you have reviewed your feedback, you will be encouraged to identify and implement further improvements to the quality of your work.
Facilities
Students have access to Bloomberg software, a market leader in financial news, data and analytics, which is used by many financial institutions. The Trading Room allows for an interactive and exciting learning environment which brings textbook theory to life.
https://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/QueensManagementSchool/About/FinTrUTradingRoom/
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Modules
Modules
The information below is intended as an example only, featuring module details for the current year of study (2022/23). Modules are reviewed on an annual basis and may be subject to future changes – revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year.
- Year 1
Core Modules
Economy, Society, and Public Policy 1 (20 credits)Economy, Society, and Public Policy 1
Overview
Economy, Society, and Public Policy 1 is the title of our new Level 1 semester 1 CORE (Curriculum Open-access Resource for Economics) module for non-specialists. CORE is the result of a huge global collaboration to change the way introductory economics is taught; to ensure it is student-centred and motivated by real-world problems and real-world data. Many students studying for degrees in other disciplines are drawn to economics so that they can develop their analytical skills and also engage with policy debates on issues such as environmental sustainability, inequality, the future of work, financial instability, and innovation. But, when they study economics, they find that their introductory course is arid and theoretical, and designed primarily for students who want to study the subject as their major. The result is that students from other disciplines often find themselves studying a quantitative and analytical economics module that is only minimally social in content and downplays the insights of other disciplines, or a social or business oriented module that gives them little training in modelling, or in quantitative scientific methods. In contrast, this module draws on the work of the global CORE team to offer students who are not specialist economists an in-depth introduction to economics and the global economy that is both analytical and real-world. The module focuses throughout on evidence on the economy, from around the world, and from history. It is motivated by questions — how can we explain what we see?
This module is targeted at UG students who are not taking economics as a major subject but who want to develop their analytical skills and learn how to use economics to understand and articulate reasoned views on some of the most pressing policy problems facing our societies.
The course content will be drawn primarily from the following units from the textbook Economy, Society, and Public Policy:
1 Capitalism: affluence, inequality, and the environment
2 Social interactions and economic outcomes
3 Public policy for fairness and efficiency
4 Work, wellbeing and scarcity
5 Institutions, power, and inequality
6 The firm: employees, managers, and owners
7 Firms, customers, and markets
8 The labour market: unemployment, wages, and profits
9 The credit market: borrowers, lenders, and the rate of interest
10 Market successes and failures
11 Government, citizens, and public policy
12 Banks, money, and central bank policyLearning Outcomes
Successful completion of the module will enable students to:
Understand the reach of economics and its place in the wider social sciences; understand how to interpret relevant evidence and apply relevant economic theory to help answer a variety of economic and social questions; understand how to critically evaluate the application of models in economics to real-world questions and policy issues; understand key aspects of the historical development of the global economy and its contemporary nature.Skills
Subject-specific skills
Successful completion of the module will enable students to:
Develop/enhance subject-specific skills including the ability to construct arguments and exercise problem solving skills in the context of real-world economic and social questions; the ability to construct, interpret and critically evaluate economic models of behaviour; the ability to apply economic models and concepts to real world questions; the ability to understand, evaluate and commentate on the economy and on economic and social policy.
Cognitive and transferable skills
Successful completion of the module will enable students to:
Develop/enhance generic cognitive and transferable skills, including: problem solving, logical reasoning, independent enquiry, critical evaluation and interpretation, self-assessment and reflection, synthesising information from a variety of sources, written and verbal communication, organisation and time management.Coursework
30%
Examination
70%
Practical
0%
Stage/Level
1
Credits
20
Module Code
ECO1015
Teaching Period
Autumn
Duration
12 weeks
Introductory Financial Accounting (20 credits)Introductory Financial Accounting
Overview
This module provides students with an appreciation of how financial information is recorded and reported to various user groups who in turn use this information to assess business performance and determine resource allocation. The module begins with an overview of financial accounting. It then covers double-entry bookkeeping, the core accounting adjustments and the preparation of basic financial statements. The control mechanisms that are prevalent to all accounting systems are considered. Three types of business entity are compared and contrasted. Accounting for inventory, main accounting concepts, characteristics of accounting information and ethics in accounting are also explored.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module students should be able to:
1. understand explain the theoretical foundations (concepts) which underpin financial accounting;
2. record accounting transactions of a level consistent with Introductory Accounting) with competence;
3. prepare and understand suspense accounts, control accounts and bank reconciliations;
4. prepare a basic: profit and loss statement; statement of financial position; for a sole trader and a partnership;
5. appreciate the differences and similarities among the main types of business entity;
6. decipher information that can be used to prepare financial statements from incomplete records;
7. appreciate understand and explain the distinction between cash accounting and accruals accounting; 8. demonstrate an awareness of topical issues such as accounting for intangible assets sustainable development, accounting ethics and developments in relation to international accounting frameworks; and 9. contribute to tutorial sessions.Skills
Development of data handling and problem-solving skills. Students will improve analytical, reasoning and verbal and written communication skills. Business acumen skills will be enhanced as students develop an awareness of various key events within the corporate business.
At the end of this module students should have gained experience in independent working and presenting their work to peers in class.Coursework
5%
Examination
95%
Practical
0%
Stage/Level
1
Credits
20
Module Code
ACC1001
Teaching Period
Autumn
Duration
12 weeks
Accounting Information Systems (20 credits)Accounting Information Systems
Overview
The accountant's role is not simply to report on the results of past activities, but to take a proactive role in obtaining and interpreting financial and non-financial information about the organisation's continuing activities. That role includes understanding, developing, maintaining and improving accounting information systems. This course analyses the basic components of accounting information systems and examines how information technology affects the nature of business in general and accounting in particular. In addition to analysing technology-driven changes, the course explores how businesses are responding to an increasingly competitive environment by re-examining every internal activity and the impact that this has for the accountant.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module students should be able to:
1. understand the flow of accounting data and information in business organisations in general and in accounting systems in particular;
2. understand how information technology is used in information processing;
3. understand how information systems are developed, implemented and maintained;
4. demonstrate awareness of security and control issues in accounting information systems;
5. demonstrate awareness of ethical and legal issues in information system developmentSkills
Students should demonstrate:
improved ability to work as part of a group.
competence in the use of popular accounting applications
improved study skills and habits appropriate to modules of this type.Coursework
30%
Examination
70%
Practical
0%
Stage/Level
1
Credits
20
Module Code
ACC1004
Teaching Period
Spring
Duration
12 weeks
Introductory Management Accounting (20 credits)Introductory Management Accounting
Overview
Management Accounting has the purpose of identifying, measuring and communicating information to allow management and employees to make informed judgements and decisions. It is concerned with the provision of both financial and non-financial information to decision-makers. The Module provides an introduction to Management Accounting and reviews: the purposes of Management Accounting; cost terms; cost behaviours and estimation; cost accumulation/assignment techniques; job and process costing; joint and by-products costing; income effects of alternative cost accumulation systems; use of information for decision making (CVP analysis); short-term vs. long-term decision making; a brief introduction to budgeting.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
1. appreciate the context in which management accounting exists and how it is influenced by the internal and external environment,
2. evaluate the role of management accounting in the provision of information for organisational planning, control and decision-making;
3. compare information and apply appropriate techniques for organisational planning and problem-solving; and
4. utilise skills of active learning and self-assessment.Skills
Skills in gathering and interpreting both qualitative and quantitative information; knowledge of the tools and techniques for the provision of timely, accurate and relevant information internally.
Coursework
25%
Examination
75%
Practical
0%
Stage/Level
1
Credits
20
Module Code
ACC1003
Teaching Period
Spring
Duration
12 weeks
Optional Modules
Beginners French Studies (Post GCSE Level) (40 credits)Beginners French Studies (Post GCSE Level)
Overview
This modules aims to provide students with little or no previous knowledge of French with the grammatical, written, and spoken language skills necessary go further in the study of French. It will also equip them with professional and employability skills complimentary to their studies. It consists of:
1. Language Seminars (3 hours per week)
Seminars will equip students with the knowledge and understanding of grammatical constructions (both basic and more complex) and syntax required to use the French language independently in written and spoken form. Language skills are practiced in a range of activities: grammar exercises, reading, spoken and listening comprehension, translation, expressive and descriptive writing. All major areas of grammar will be encountered, laying the foundations for future study of the language and its nuances.
Seminars also introduce students to language in context. Students are exposed to new vocabulary, expressions and nuances of use through reading, translation and writing exercises based on sources from the Francophone world.
2. Conversation Class (1hr per week)
Led by a native speaker, this class develops students’ listening and speaking skills in French. The content from seminars is deployed in a range of practical scenarios likely to be experienced in French -speaking countries.Learning Outcomes
This modules aims to provide students with little or no previous knowledge of French with the grammatical, written, and spoken language skills necessary go further in the study of French. It will also equip them with professional and employability skills complimentary to their studies. It consists of:
1. Language Seminars (3 hours per week)
Seminars will equip students with the knowledge and understanding of grammatical constructions (both basic and more complex) and syntax required to use the French language independently in written and spoken form. Language skills are practiced in a range of activities: grammar exercises, reading, spoken and listening comprehension, translation, expressive and descriptive writing. All major areas of grammar will be encountered, laying the foundations for future study of the language and its nuances.
Seminars also introduce students to language in context. Students are exposed to new vocabulary, expressions and nuances of use through reading, translation and writing exercises based on sources from the Francophone world.
2. Conversation Class (1hr per week)
Led by a native speaker, this class develops students’ listening and speaking skills in French. The content from seminars is deployed in a range of practical scenarios likely to be experienced in French -speaking countries.Skills
On successful completion of the modules students should have developed the following range of skills: A comprehensive dexterity using French grammar; Translation skills; text analysis; essay writing; lexicographical skills; report writing skills; IT skills; presentation skills; spoken language skills.
Coursework
45%
Examination
35%
Practical
20%
Stage/Level
1
Credits
40
Module Code
FRH1121
Teaching Period
Full Year
Duration
24 weeks
French 1 (40 credits)French 1
Overview
This module aims to consolidate and develop the students existing written and oral language skills and knowledge of French and Francophone culture, equip them with professional and employability skills and prepare them to go further in the study of French. It consists of four elements designed to provide a comprehensive consolidation of French language competence:
1. Language Seminar (1hr per week)
Seminar aims to develop students ability to understand, translate and compose French language materials in a range of forms: text, image, audio-visual. Language will be engaged in context, guided by themes such as University life, Culture and Identity and Culture and Communication. Linguistic competence will be developed through a range of methods that may include: group discussion, comprehension, translation, responsive and essay writing.
2. Grammar Workshop (1hr per week)
Workshop designed to consolidate and enrich students' knowledge and understanding of French grammar and syntax. All major areas of grammar will be encountered, laying the foundations for future study of the language and its nuances. It focuses particularly on developing competence in the key area of translation into French.
3. Professional skills (1hr per week)
The class focuses on language skills for special purposes and contains two strands: Language for Business and Language for Law. Both provide linguistic and socio-cultural knowledge important to work-related situations in different fields.
4. Conversation class (1hr per week)
Conversation class is led by a native speaker of French and compliments the content of the Language hour. Students will meet in small groups to discuss, debate and present on the main themes of the course.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the modules students should:
1. Be able to read French texts in a variety of forms and demonstrate a sensitivity to their detail and nuance in speech, writing and when translating.
2. Be able to produce French texts appropriate to different requirements and registers.
3. Be able to investigate, structure and present a complex argument in longer pieces of written work.
4. Be able to communicate using more sophisticated grammatical and syntactical constructions with a good level of accuracy (without basic errors).Skills
On successful completion of the modules students should have developed the following range of skills: comprehensive dexterity using French grammar; translation skills; text analysis; comprehension; essay writing; lexicographical skills; report writing skills; IT skills; presentation skills; spoken language skills
Coursework
45%
Examination
35%
Practical
20%
Stage/Level
1
Credits
40
Module Code
FRH1101
Teaching Period
Full Year
Duration
24 weeks
Intermediate French (40 credits)Intermediate French
Overview
This module aims to consolidate and develop the students existing written and oral language skills and knowledge of French and Francophone culture, equip them with professional and employability skills and prepare them to go further in the study of French. It includes an intensive language focused class, which will help students without A Level standard French to develop the linguistic proficiency required for the subject at degree level. It consists of four elements designed to provide a comprehensive consolidation of French language competence:
1. Language Seminar (1hr per week)
Seminar aims to develop students ability to understand, translate and compose French language materials in a range of forms: text, image, audio-visual. Language will be engaged in context, guided by themes such as University life, Culture and Identity and Culture and Communication. Linguistic competence will be developed through a range of methods that may include: group discussion, comprehension, translation, responsive and essay writing.
2. Grammar Workshop (1hr per week)
Workshop designed to consolidate and enrich students knowledge and understanding of French grammar and syntax. All major areas of grammar will be encountered, laying the foundations for future study of the language and its nuances. It focuses particularly on developing competence in the key area of translation into French.
3. Professional skills (1hr per week)
The class focuses on language skills for special purposes and contains two strands: Language for Business and Language for Law. Both provide linguistic and socio-cultural knowledge important to work-related situations in different fields.
4. Conversation class (1hr per week)
Conversation class is led by a native speaker of French and compliments the content of the Language hour. Students will meet in small groups to discuss, debate and present on the main themes of the course.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the modules students should:
1. Be able to read French texts in a variety of forms and demonstrate a sensitivity to their detail and nuance in speech, writing and when translating.
2. Be able to produce French texts appropriate to different requirements and registers.
3. Be able to investigate, structure and present a complex argument in longer pieces of written work.
4. Be able to communicate using more sophisticated grammatical and syntactical constructions with a good level of accuracy (without basic errors).Skills
On successful completion of the modules students should have developed the following range of skills: comprehensive dexterity using French grammar; translation skills; text analysis; comprehension; essay writing; lexicographical skills; report writing skills; IT skills; presentation skills; spoken language skills
Coursework
45%
Examination
35%
Practical
20%
Stage/Level
1
Credits
40
Module Code
FRH1111
Teaching Period
Full Year
Duration
24 weeks
- Year 2
Core Modules
French 2 (40 credits)French 2
Overview
Course contents: Building on skills acquired at Level 1, this module aims to consolidate productive (writing and speaking) and receptive (reading and listening) skills in French language. Key components are: comprehension, translation into English and into French, résumé, grammar, CV preparation. The oral French component includes presentations and preparation for job interviews. Languages for special purposes strands equip students in law or business with skills for legal and professional contexts.
This module will contain the following elements:
1.Written language (2 hrs per week)
This component will focus on enhancing ability in written French through engagement with a range of journalistic and literary written texts at appropriate level. A variety of topics will be covered, dealing with current themes in society and topical issues. Written language tasks include translation (from and into French), résumé, comprehension and grammar exercises.
2.Oral language (1 hr per week)
This component will focus on enhancing ability in oral French. A variety of topics and themes are covered, which aim to develop knowledge of issues in present-day France, prepare students for the year abroad and for job interviews in the target language. Stimulus materials from a range of media (textual, visual, audio, video) are used.
3.Contextual Study (filière; 1 hr per week)
This component will raise awareness of cultural and linguistic issues in French and allow students to deepen their perspective of the field, as well as preparing students for a residence in a French-speaking country.Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of the modules students should:
1) be able to demonstrate fluency, accuracy and spontaneity in spoken and written French, with a broad range of vocabulary and expression, so as to be able to discuss a variety of complex issues;
2) be able to read wide variety of French texts and identify important information and ideas within them;
3) be able to translate a range of texts into and from French;
4) have developed a detailed critical understanding of representative textual and other material;
5) be able to engage in complex problem-solving exercises.Skills
On successful completion of the modules students should have developed the following range of skills:
Skills in written and oral expression; critical awareness and problem-solving; close textual analysis; translation; comprehension; presentation; IT skills; employability skills, such as interview technique and cv preparation.Coursework
45%
Examination
35%
Practical
20%
Stage/Level
2
Credits
40
Module Code
FRH2101
Teaching Period
Full Year
Duration
24 weeks
Placement Preparation Module (0 credits)Placement Preparation Module
Overview
To be confirmed
Learning Outcomes
To be confirmed
Skills
To be confirmed
Coursework
0%
Examination
0%
Practical
100%
Stage/Level
2
Credits
0
Module Code
MGT2020
Teaching Period
Both
Duration
24 weeks
Introduction to Legal Study and Basic Contract Law (20 credits)Introduction to Legal Study and Basic Contract Law
Overview
A brief introduction to the legal system of Northern Ireland followed by an examination of the law of contract, including formation of contracts, termination, breach of contract and exclusion clauses. Consideration of contracts of employment and of agency, sale of goods and consumer credit law, tort, banking law, and commercial issues generally.
Learning Outcomes
A basic knowledge and understanding of:
1. the legal system in operation within Northern Ireland;
2. the law of contract (including, in particular, three specific types of contract, being contracts for the sale of goods, consumer credit contracts and contracts of employment);
3. commercial law, focusing on concepts of legal personality and the law of agency, the banker/customer relationship, landlord and tenant relationship, the employer/employee relationship, and the issues of planning law and money laundering;
4. liability for negligence in tort, including the potential liability of accountants for professional negligence;
5. health and safety legislation, data protection and industry specific legislation. Students will also look at the role of ethics in the law where appropriate.Skills
Handling case-law, problem solving, essay writing, critical thinking and analysis.
Coursework
25%
Examination
75%
Practical
0%
Stage/Level
2
Credits
20
Module Code
ACC2001
Teaching Period
Autumn
Duration
12 weeks
Management Accounting (20 credits)Management Accounting
Overview
Management accounting has the purpose of identifying, measuring and communicating information to permit management and employees in an organisation to make informed judgements and decisions in an ethical way. It is concerned with the provision of both financial and non-financial information to decision-makers. Management accounting requires the understanding of both decision-making processes and different information needs of the users of accounting information. The module begins by revisiting the basic concepts of management accounting and discussing its role in the importance of the changing environment and the impact it has on management accounting systems. In particular, the module examines planning control and performance measurement: budgeting; feedback and feedforward control; behavioural aspects of control systems; standard costing; and advanced aspects of cost allocation systems. The module also examines advanced aspects of short-term decision making: the decision-making process; rational management, programmed and non-programmed decisions; relevant costs; limiting factors and linear programming; the learning curve; risk and uncertainty in decision making. The role of big data and data analytics in the functions of management accounting are also explored in the module.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
1. apply advanced management accounting techniques to the production and presentation of information for planning, controlling and decision making in a variety of business and not-for-profit organisations;
2. interpret management accounting information;
3. critically evaluate the use of advanced management accounting techniques;
4. understand the importance of cost information and costing systems to the successful strategic management of organisations;Skills
The development of problem-solving skills through analysis, interpretation and evaluation of relevant management accounting information and management control theories. At the end of this module students should have gained experience in working in small groups and making presentations.¶
Coursework
25%
Examination
75%
Practical
0%
Stage/Level
2
Credits
20
Module Code
ACC2005
Teaching Period
Spring
Duration
12 weeks
Financial Decision Making (20 credits)Financial Decision Making
Overview
Financial Environment; Time Value of Money; The Investment Decision - Capital Budgeting; Risk and Return; Cost of Capital; The Financing Decision; Working Capital Investment; Introduction to Personal Finance.
Learning Outcomes
To promote an appreciation of how long term financial decisions are taken through an understanding of the concepts and principles involved.
Skills
To formulate procedures for problem solving within a financial environment. To understand the issues surrounding a company's investment and financing decisions.
Coursework
25%
Examination
75%
Practical
0%
Stage/Level
2
Credits
20
Module Code
FIN2006
Teaching Period
Autumn
Duration
12 weeks
Financial Accounting (20 credits)Financial Accounting
Overview
Financial accounting statements communicate information about organisations to users for the purposes of control, financial performance assessment and valuation of companies. The module begins by examining the framework for the preparation and presentation of financial statements, followed by a revision of the preparation of financial statements. This provides the basis for understanding, evaluating and applying the regulatory requirements relating to the preparation of financial statements for incorporated entities. In particular, the module examines the accounting requirements for: revenue recognition; property, plant and equipment; leases; research and development; borrowing costs; impairment of assets; investment properties; government grants; and provisions. The analysis and interpretation of financial information, together with earnings per share are also considered in detail. Alternative accounting treatments are reviewed to allow the evaluation of current regulatory requirements, including consideration of the key differences between International Accounting Standards (IASs)/International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) and FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard Applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module students should be able to:
1. understand the purposes of income measurement and evaluate different methods of reporting income and valuing assets;
2. prepare financial statements for incorporated enterprises in accordance with the requirements of International Accounting Standards (IASs) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs);
3. discuss the usefulness and limitations of the information provided in financial statements; and
4. interpret the performance of companies using ratio analysis applied to data in published financial statements.Skills
Data handling. Critical evaluation of alternative accounting techniques and regulatory mechanisms. Interpretation of accounting data. At the end of this module students should have gained experience in working in small groups and making presentations.
Coursework
25%
Examination
75%
Practical
0%
Stage/Level
2
Credits
20
Module Code
ACC2004
Teaching Period
Autumn
Duration
12 weeks
- Year 3
Core Modules
QMS Placement Year Accounting with a Language (120 credits)QMS Placement Year Accounting with a Language
Overview
In order to progress onto the final year of their degree programme, each student will be required to achieve a pass on each of the following three elements:
1. A 2,500 word reflective composition demonstrating knowledge, experience and skills that have been gained during the placement;
2. A presentation of a current business issue, in the study language, relevant to the host company; and
3. An assessment of the student's overall work placement performance undertaken by the professional supervisor.Learning Outcomes
As a result of successfully completing an international work placement, students will have developed their skills/competencies in each of the following four areas:
Linguistic Skills; Professional Skills; Cultural Awareness; and Transferable Skills.Skills
Linguistic Skills; Professional Skills; Cultural Awareness; and Transferable Skills.
Coursework
100%
Examination
0%
Practical
0%
Stage/Level
3
Credits
120
Module Code
ACC3333
Teaching Period
Full Year
Duration
40 weeks
- Year 4
Core Modules
French 3 (40 credits)French 3
Overview
Building on skills acquired at level 2, this module aims to develop the skills and understanding required to deal with a broad variety of language tasks. Linguistic, sociolinguistic and cultural awareness will be consolidated and deepened. The module will contain the following elements:
1. Written Language Skills (2 hours per week) which will offer students an opportunity to enrich their linguistic skills, consolidate grammatical awareness and develop facility in handling the structures of standard, modern French, across a variety of genres, by means of practical engagement with a range of texts carefully selected for both their linguistic interest (varying in style and register) and the insights they offer into aspects of contemporary France and the Francophone world. Emphasis is placed on accuracy, fluent and idiomatic expression, and linguistic flair. A variety of language acquisition and development methods will be employed: grammar practice, editing work, essay-writing, translation into English and into French.
2. Spoken Language (1 hour per week), which will focus on aspects of contemporary France and the Francophone world, with the aim of training students to speak accurately and fluently in French, to express a range of different ideas and opinions, and to organise material logically and coherently when presenting. This component of the module includes a presentation and extended discussion.
3. Contextual Study (1hr per week). This component, which will vary across the two semesters, will deepen and contextualise the other elements of the module by placing them in a broader cultural context and will include, for example, literary texts, films, art and linguistics. A specific languages for special purposes strands equip students in law or business with skills for legal and professional contexts. This element includes an essay in the target language.Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of the modules students should:
1) be able to demonstrate a high level of fluency, accuracy and spontaneity in written and oral French, including the use of a broad variety of linguistic structures and vocabulary;
2) be able to deal with a broad variety of material in the target language, including material which is complex and abstract, and which involves a variety of genres and registers; 3) be able to demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the structures of the language and their broader linguistic context and the ability to use appropriate reference works effectively;
4) be able to structure and present arguments at a high level in a range of formats and registers.Skills
On successful completion of the modules students should have developed the following range of skills: Communication skills; translation skills; textual analysis; essay writing; lexicographical skills; IT skills; presentation skills; employability skills, such as report writing and editing skills; problem solving and critical thinking.
Coursework
45%
Examination
35%
Practical
20%
Stage/Level
4
Credits
40
Module Code
FRH3101
Teaching Period
Full Year
Duration
24 weeks
Law of Business Organisations (20 credits)Law of Business Organisations
Overview
The purpose of this module is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of company law, including the duties and responsibilities of officers of incorporated associations together with the rights and obligations of company members, their protection, how a company operates, how it is constituted, reorganisations, winding-up and capital and securities.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
(a) Understand the principal functions of company law, its sources, content and development.
(b) Demonstrate knowledge of the relevant statutory provisions of the companies’ legislation and how they relate to the practical every day running of a company,
(c) Know the key features, including concepts, principles, doctrines and legislation in business and company law
(d) Acquire an understanding of the purpose and function of company law in the relevant context.
(e) Understand the nature and significance of various issues in corporate governance.
(f) Critically evaluate the operation of those aspects of company law explored during the module
(g) Apply the law to answer problem style questions, demonstrating skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.Skills
Students should be able to:
· analyse legal materials, identify key legal principles and issues and, where appropriate, make constructive criticism;
· critically evaluate legal materials by way of statutory interpretation, case analysis, review of journal articles and consideration of reform reports from bodies such as the Company Law Review;
· critically assess the strengths and weakness of law reform as developed by the Company Law Review and reflected in the Companies Act 2006;
· communicate effectively knowledge of issues of company law and present reasoned arguments coherently.
In addition, students will have developed transferable skills including good communication skills in both oral and written work; developing subject-specific skills relating to their capacity for abstraction, deduction, and critical analysis of the systematic retrieval of legal materials, reasoning, and investigation. Students will also be expected to act independently and manage time effectively.Coursework
25%
Examination
75%
Practical
0%
Stage/Level
4
Credits
20
Module Code
ACC3024
Teaching Period
Autumn
Duration
12 weeks
Taxation (20 credits)Taxation
Overview
Taxation theory; principles and practice of the UK tax system including: administrative framework, tax avoidance/evasion; personal and business taxation including: computation of an individual's overall tax liability; income tax; value added tax; introduction to corporation tax, capital gains tax; and inheritance tax.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the module students should be able to:
1. understand the principles of tax law and practice and apply their knowledge to the solution of practical computational problems and the evaluation of alternative tax strategies;
2. analyse the effects of tax changes and evaluate fiscal policy studies; and
3. appreciate the importance of accuracy and integrity in a professional environment.Skills
Students should further develop their skills in: analysis and reasoning; identifying relevant information for problem-solving; research and report-writing; working in small groups
Coursework
25%
Examination
75%
Practical
0%
Stage/Level
4
Credits
20
Module Code
ACC3012
Teaching Period
Spring
Duration
12 weeks
Advanced Management Accounting (20 credits)Advanced Management Accounting
Overview
Management accounting, both in businesses and in not-for-profit organisations, serves the purpose of identifying, measuring and communicating economic information to permit management and employees in an organisation to make informed judgements and decisions. Thus, it is concerned with the provision of both financial and non-financial information to decision makers. Implicit in the understanding of management accounting is the requirement to appreciate both decision-making processes and the different information needs of the users of accounting information in various organisation types. This module builds upon previous study of the area and begins by setting management accounting within an economic, political, social and cultural context. The module focuses on information for planning, control and performance measurement. Key issues faced by many organisations that will be examined in this module relate to: the extent (if any) of decentralisation; the measurement of divisional performance; and transfer pricing (including the performance measurement and behavioural aspects). Moreover, in the light of changes within the business environment including deregulation, globalisation, reducing product life cycles, continuous improvement objectives, sustainability, increasing customer sophistication, digitalization and internationalisation, the module also looks at management accounting from a change perspective and a strategic perspective. This is achieved by considering strategic cost management approaches, performance measurement and management, behavioural implications and exploring management accounting change.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module students should have:
1.Further developed the technical, analytical and evaluative skills required in the field of management accounting.
2.Acquired an understanding of management control issues.
3.Gained an insight into the synergy between the role of management accounting and other roles in an organisational setting.
4.Achieved a comprehensive understanding of, and the ability to discuss, critically evaluate and apply the financial and non-financial aspects of management accounting theory and methodology to a management accounting role within an organisation through the medium of case study/group work/examination.
5.Gained an appreciation of the importance of keeping abreast of current and likely future research into the field of management accounting given the ever-evolving business environment.Skills
To develop further technical, evaluative and analytical skills pertinent to management accounting. Students will develop and enhance their abilities to work in small groups and make presentations.
Coursework
25%
Examination
75%
Practical
0%
Stage/Level
4
Credits
20
Module Code
ACC3011
Teaching Period
Spring
Duration
12 weeks
Advanced Financial Accounting (20 credits)Advanced Financial Accounting
Overview
Fair value/deprival value measurement and other theories associated with income measurement are considered. The preparation and presentation of consolidated financial statements, including foreign entities is also covered, together with principal-agent analysis and earnings management. The role of financial accounting regulation in theory and practice is reviewed to aid understanding and evaluate financial accounting principles, concepts and regulatory requirements. Topical issues surrounding accountability, including social, environmental and sustainability reporting are explored.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the module students should be able to:
1. prepare financial statements for groups of companies in accordance with the requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards;
2. understand the purposes of income measurement and critically evaluate alternative approaches to income measurement and asset valuation;
3. explain the role of agency theory and the positive accounting theory in the choice of accounting methods; and 4.Critically discuss the limitations of accounting information and the role of sustainability reporting in discharging accountability.Skills
Data handling, analytical and critical reasoning, verbal and written communication skills, working in small groups and personal communication and presentation skills. At the end of this module students should have gained experience in working in small groups and making presentations.
Coursework
25%
Examination
75%
Practical
0%
Stage/Level
4
Credits
20
Module Code
ACC3010
Teaching Period
Autumn
Duration
12 weeks
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Entrance requirements
A-level AAB including A-level French grade B or AS-level French grade B or GCSE French grade B/6 or evidence of linguistic ability in another language + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6 Note: if the language is studied at a higher level then the grade required at that level must be achieved. A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate will be accepted as part of an applicant's portfolio of qualifications with a Distinction* being equated to a grade A at A-level and a Distinction being equated to a grade B at A-level. |
Irish Leaving Certificate H2H3H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in French or evidence of linguistic ability in another language + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O3 in Mathematics |
Access Course Successful completion of Access Course with an average of 75% + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6 or equivalent in Access Course. NB Language requirements must also be satisfied - please see A-level entry requirements. |
International Baccalaureate Diploma 34 points overall, including 6(French),6,5 at Higher Level. If not offered at Higher Level then Standard Level grade 5 in Mathematics or GCSE Mathematics grade B/6. |
BTEC Level 3 Extended/National Extended Diploma QCF BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits at Level 3), with overall grades D*D*D + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6. RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) at Level 3), with overall grades D*D*D + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6. NB Language requirements must also be satisfied - please see A-level entry requirements. |
Graduate A minimum of a 2:1 Honours Degree + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6. NB Language requirements must also be satisfied - please see A-level entry requirements. |
Selection Criteria
In addition, to the entrance requirements above, it is essential that you read our guidance below on 'How we choose our students' prior to submitting your UCAS application.
Applications are dealt with centrally by the Admissions and Access Service rather than by Queen's University Management School. Once your application has been processed by UCAS and forwarded to Queen's, an acknowledgement is normally sent within two weeks of its receipt at the University.
Selection is on the basis of the information provided on your UCAS form, which is considered by a member of administrative staff from the Admissions and Access Service and, if appropriate, the Selector from the School. Decisions are made on an ongoing basis and will be notified to you via UCAS.
Applicants for the BSc Honours in Accounting with French must be able to satisfy the University's General Entrance Requirement. In addition all applicants must have GCSE Mathematics at grade B/6 or above. A minimum of grade C/4 is required in English Language. Normally A-level French is required for the French option. However, Intermediate French is offered for those applicants who have AS-level grade B in French and who are not studying the language to A-level. A beginners French option is also available to applicants who have not studied the subject to any level but who show evidence of linguistic ability, normally GCSE grade B/6 or higher in another language. Offers are made in terms of grades rather than UCAS Tariff points.
Demand for places differs from course to course and for Accounting with French, past performance at GCSE is taken into account when deciding whether or not to make conditional offers. For last year's entry, offers were initially made to those who achieved at least four GCSE passes at grade A/7 or above plus two GCSE passes at grade B/6 or above, to include Maths. The final threshold was a minimum of 1A/7 and 5B/6 grades at GCSE. Please note that this changes from year to year depending on the demand for places. The final threshold is not usually determined until late in the admissions cycle, so there may be a delay in processing applicants who do not meet the initial requirements. Where applicants do not cash-in AS-level examinations results at the end of year 13 (Year 12 England and Wales), it is helpful if the equivalent grades are given in the personal statement or academic reference, since this will speed up the decision-making process.
For applicants offering Irish Leaving Certificate, please note that performance at Junior Certificate is taken into account. Last year the initial Junior Certificate profile to qualify to be made an offer was 4A/4 Distinctions and 2B/2 Higher Merit grades. The final threshold was a minimum of 1A/1 Distinction and 5B/5 Higher Merit grades. Please note that this changes from year to year depending on the demand for places. The Selector also checks that any specific entry requirements in terms of Leaving Certificate subjects can be satisfied. The final threshold is not usually determined until late in the admissions cycle, so there may be a delay in processing applicants who do not meet the initial threshold.
Offers are normally made on the basis of 3 A-levels. The offer for repeat applicants is set in terms of 3 A-levels only and may be one grade higher than that asked from first time applicants. Grades may be held from the previous year.
Applicants offering two A-levels and one BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/National Extended Certificate (or equivalent qualification), or one A-level and a BTEC Diploma/National Diploma (or equivalent qualification) will also be considered. Offers will be made in terms of the overall BTEC grade(s) awarded. Please note that a maximum of one BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/National Extended Certificate (or equivalent) will be counted as part of an applicant's portfolio of qualifications. The normal GCSE profile will be expected.
Applicants offering Access/Certificate in Foundation Studies courses will be considered individually on their own merits and for last year the standard was an overall average of 75% in Level 3 modules including 70% in all Mathematics modules (which must be equivalent to GCSE standard). The subject requirements for entry to Accounting with French must also be fulfilled.
Applicants offering other qualifications, such as Higher National Certificates and Diplomas, will also be considered, provided the subject requirements for entry to Accounting with French are also fulfilled.
For applicants offering a HNC, the current requirements are successful completion of the HNC with 4 Distinctions and remainder Merits.
For those offering a Higher National Diploma, some flexibility may be allowed in terms of GCSE profile but, to be eligible for an offer, a minimum of two Distinctions and remainder Merits is necessary in the year 1 performance. Applicants must successfully complete the HND with 4 Distinctions and remainder Merits in all units assessed in the final year. Any consideration would be for stage 1 entry only.
In addition to the academic requirements above, the information provided in the personal statement section and the academic reference together with predicted grades are noted, but these are not the final deciding factors as to whether or not a conditional offer can be made. However, they may be reconsidered in a tie break situation in August.
A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking will not normally be considered as part of a three A-level offer and, although they may be excluded where an applicant is taking 4 A-level subjects, the grade achieved could be taken into account if necessary in August/September.
If you are made an offer then you may be invited to an Open Day organised by Queen's University Management School, which is usually held in the second semester. This will allow you the opportunity to visit the University, to find out more about the degree programme of your choice, the facilities on offer together with a flavour of the academic and social life at Queen's.
International Students
Our country/region pages include information on entry requirements, tuition fees, scholarships, student profiles, upcoming events and contacts for your country/region. Use the dropdown list below for specific information for your country/region.
English Language Requirements
An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each test component or an equivalent acceptable qualification, details of which are available at: http://go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs
If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this degree programme, INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for admission to this degree.
- Academic English: an intensive English language and study skills course for successful university study at degree level
- Pre-sessional English: a short intensive academic English course for students starting a degree programme at Queen's University Belfast and who need to improve their English.
International Students - Foundation and International Year One Programmes
INTO Queen's offers a range of academic and English language programmes to help prepare international students for undergraduate study at Queen's University. You will learn from experienced teachers in a dedicated international study centre on campus, and will have full access to the University's world-class facilities.
These programmes are designed for international students who do not meet the required academic and English language requirements for direct entry.
INTO - English Language Course(QSIS ELEMENT IS EMPTY)
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Introduction
The BSc Accounting with French programme has a compulsory placement year. In addition, the School actively supports any student who wishes to avail of a short internships. The School has a dedicated Placement Office which facilitates students in sourcing and securing appropriate internships which will augment their classroom-based learning experience. In addition, the School encourages students to seek other work-based and/or educational related experiences, whether that is through the summer placement programme (a 3-4 month internship in a local organisation working on a very specific project), Erasmus programmes with other European Universities, or studying abroad in universities with which the School and/or University has an existing relationship.
http://www.prospects.ac.uk
Employment after the Course
Typical career destinations of graduates include:
Financial accountant
Management accountant
Analyst
Auditor
Advisor
Forensic accountant
Researcher
Financial controller
Partner
Banker
Employment Links
Graduate employers include: PwC; EY; KPMG; Deloitte; Grant Thornton; BDO; Moore Stephens; Baker Tilly Mooney Moore; ASM, Ulster Bank; Bank of Ireland
Alumni Success
"As one of the first winners of the BDO Prize for Financial Accounting, I was able to gain first-hand experience working in the professional business advisory firm. This ultimately helped me to obtain a year-long placement with BDO Paris where I had the opportunity apply what I learned through my studies. Now an audit trainee at BDONI, I look back fondly at my time at QUB and I'm grateful for the outstanding teaching and opportunities of practical experience both at home and abroad that were offered."
Jessica graduated in 2016, is now an accountant with BDO.
What employers say
“PwC actively engage and recruit students from Queen's Accounting course. The students demonstrate both a strong academic standard but also the skills essential for employment. The students consistently perform well in PwC and they are deemed a vital resource to deliver business needs.”
Stephanie Gowdy, Student Recruitment Manager, PwC, Northern Ireland
Additional Awards Gained
On completion of the Accounting with French degree, students will be able to apply for exemptions from the examinations of the main professional bodies.
Prizes and Awards
Degree plus award for extra-curricular skills
In addition to your degree programme, at Queen's you can have the opportunity to gain wider life, academic and employability skills. For example, placements, voluntary work, clubs, societies, sports and lots more. So not only do you graduate with a degree recognised from a world leading university, you'll have practical national and international experience plus a wider exposure to life overall. We call this Degree Plus. It's what makes studying at Queen's University Belfast special.
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Tuition Fees
Northern Ireland (NI) 1 | £4,710 |
Republic of Ireland (ROI) 2 | £4,710 |
England, Scotland or Wales (GB) 1 | £9,250 |
EU Other 3 | £18,800 |
International | £18,800 |
1 EU citizens in the EU Settlement Scheme, with settled status, will be charged the NI or GB tuition fee based on where they are ordinarily resident. Students who are ROI nationals resident in GB will be charged the GB fee.
2 EU students who are ROI nationals resident in ROI are eligible for NI tuition fees.
3 EU Other students (excludes Republic of Ireland nationals living in GB, NI or ROI) are charged tuition fees in line with international fees.
All tuition fees quoted relate to a single year of study and will be subject to an annual inflationary increase, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Tuition fee rates are calculated based on a student’s tuition fee status and generally increase annually by inflation. How tuition fees are determined is set out in the Student Finance Framework.
Additional course costs
All Students
Depending on the programme of study, there may be extra costs which are not covered by tuition fees, which students will need to consider when planning their studies.
Students can borrow books and access online learning resources from any Queen's library.
If students wish to purchase recommended texts, rather than borrow them from the University Library, prices per text can range from £30 to £100. A programme may have up to 6 modules per year, each with a recommended text.
Students should also budget between £30 to £75 per year for photocopying, memory sticks and printing charges.
Students undertaking a period of work placement or study abroad, as either a compulsory or optional part of their programme, should be aware that they will have to fund additional travel and living costs.
If a final year includes a major project or dissertation, there may be costs associated with transport, accommodation and/or materials. The amount will depend on the project chosen. There may also be additional costs for printing and binding.
Students may wish to consider purchasing an electronic device; costs will vary depending on the specification of the model chosen.
There are also additional charges for graduation ceremonies, examination resits and library fines.
Accounting (Major) with French costs
Students undertake a placement in year 3 and are responsible for funding travel, accommodation and subsistence costs. These costs vary depending on the location and duration of the placement. Students should be aware that placement and internship modules do not normally involve payment or financial support from either Queen’s or the placement/internship provider.
Students who undertake optional study tours are expected to make a contribution, of approximately £150.
How do I fund my study?
There are different tuition fee and student financial support arrangements for students from Northern Ireland, those from England, Scotland and Wales (Great Britain), and those from the rest of the European Union.
Information on funding options and financial assistance for undergraduate students is available at www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Undergraduate/Fees-and-scholarships/.
Scholarships
Each year, we offer a range of scholarships and prizes for new students. Information on scholarships available.
International Scholarships
Information on scholarships for international students, is available at www.qub.ac.uk/Study/international-students/international-scholarships/.
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How to Apply
Application for admission to full-time undergraduate and sandwich courses at the University should normally be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Full information can be obtained from the UCAS website at: www.ucas.com/students.
When to Apply
UCAS will start processing applications for entry in autumn 2023 from 1 September 2022.
Advisory closing date: 25 January 2023 (18:00). This is the 'equal consideration' deadline for this course.
Applications from UK and EU (Republic of Ireland) students after this date are, in practice, considered by Queen’s for entry to this course throughout the remainder of the application cycle (30 June 2023) subject to the availability of places.
Applications from International and EU (Other) students are normally considered by Queen’s for entry to this course until 30 June 2023. If you apply for 2023 entry after this deadline, you will automatically be entered into Clearing.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as is consistent with having made a careful and considered choice of institutions and courses.
The Institution code name for Queen's is QBELF and the institution code is Q75.
Further information on applying to study at Queen's is available at: www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Undergraduate/How-to-apply/
Terms and Conditions
The terms and conditions that apply when you accept an offer of a place at the University on a taught programme of study. Queen's University Belfast Terms and Conditions.
Additional Information for International (non-EU) Students
- Applying through UCAS
Most students make their applications through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) for full-time undergraduate degree programmes at Queen's. The UCAS application deadline for international students is 30 June 2023. - Applying direct
The Direct Entry Application form is to be used by international applicants who wish to apply directly, and only, to Queen's or who have been asked to provide information in advance of submitting a formal UCAS application. Find out more. - Applying through agents and partners
The University’s in-country representatives can assist you to submit a UCAS application or a direct application. Please consult the Agent List to find an agent in your country who will help you with your application to Queen’s University.
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