BA French & Spanish

The BA in French and Spanish at Queen's University Belfast offers an in-depth exploration of both languages, enhancing students' linguistic skills and fostering their cultural understanding. This 3-year course, with an additional year abroad, provides students with the necessary attributes for future linguistic proficiency and intercultural competence.Course Content: The course begins with a foundational exploration of the French and Spanish languages, leading to more advanced language modules as the course progresses. Additionally, students explore various historical, societal, and cultural modules related to both languages. The course also includes a year abroad where students can experience the French and Spanish cultures firsthand, further enhancing their language skills.Key Modules: Notable modules in the course include "Politics, Culture and Identity in 21st Century France", "Aspects of French and Francophone Cinema", "Spanish Film and Literature", and "Modern Spanish History and Society". Accreditations: As part of the requirements of the degree program, students will spend a year abroad studying at an approved university or undertaking a work placement. This study year abroad is accredited, contributing to the overall degree classification.Future Careers: Graduates of the BA in French and Spanish from Queen's University Belfast have ended up in diverse career paths including teaching, translating, management consultancy, in multinational companies, and in organizations that require language specialists or professionals with language skills.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.