Economics with French Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Economics with French Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
A BSc Economics with French degree integrates core elements from economics degree with French-language modules taught by the School of Arts, English and Languages. The economics degree equips students with analytical and cognitive skills to understand how economies function (macroeconomics) and how individuals make decisions (microeconomics).\
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Integral to the Economics with French programme is the placement year students complete in a region of the globe where the language being studied is the dominant tongue. A Careers and Work Placement Office ensures that students are w...
A BSc Economics with French degree integrates core elements from economics degree with French-language modules taught by the School of Arts, English and Languages. The economics degree equips students with analytical and cognitive skills to understand how economies function (macroeconomics) and how individuals make decisions (microeconomics).\
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Integral to the Economics with French programme is the placement year students complete in a region of the globe where the language being studied is the dominant tongue. A Careers and Work Placement Office ensures that students are well prepared for placement and obtain positions which are of the highest quality. Previously, our students have completed placements in Citi Paris, BNP Paribas Paris, Xerox Paris.\
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Global Opportunities\
A placement year is integral part of this degree, where students spend a year abroad where French is the dominant tongue. The degree also provides you with further opportunities to work and study abroad through schemes such as British Council, Erasmus, International Workplace Tours, City Scholarships and much more.\
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Career Development\
During the third year of the degree, students complete a 9 to 12 month placement in a French speaking country. Previously our students have completed placements in Citi Paris, BNP Paribas Paris, Xerox Paris. The placement year provides students with an excellent opportunity to further their knowledge of the French language. There is a dedicated Careers and Work Placement Office in the Business School who will help you to prepare and obtain placement positions.\
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Student Experience\
Students will gain hands-on experience with specialist mathematical and statistical software, equipping them with the essential skills and knowledge for successful careers in economics, finance and analytics.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-15
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A28-B92
Institution Code
Q75
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Normally A-level French grade B or AS-level French grade B or GCSE French grade B/6 or GCSE grade B/6 in another modern language (not GCSE English Language) is required. GCSE Mathematics grade B/6 A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Separate targets are shown for Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers but offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of the two. Normally Scottish Advanced Higher French grade B or Higher French grade B or National 5 French grade B or National 5 grade B or equivalent in any other language is required. GCSE Mathematics grade B
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 24.0, offer-merit: 21.0
Normally A-level French grade B or AS-level French grade B or GCSE French grade B/6 or GCSE grade B/6 in another modern language (not GCSE English Language) is required. GCSE Mathematics grade B/6 Successful completion of the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 60 credits is required, including 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Separate targets are shown for Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers but offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of the two. Normally Scottish Advanced Higher French grade B or Higher French grade B or National 5 French grade B or National 5 grade B or equivalent in any other language.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Successful completion of BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (180 credits) with overall grades D*DD. Normally A-level French grade B or AS-level French grade B or GCSE French grade B/6 or GCSE grade B/6 in another modern language (not GCSE English Language) is required. GCSE Mathematics grade B/6
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Successful completion of IB with a total of 33 points including 6, 5, 5 in Higher Level subjects including French.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Successful completion of BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) at Level 3) with overall grades D*DD. Normally A-level French grade B or AS-level French grade B or GCSE French grade B/6 or GCSE grade B/6 in another modern language (not GCSE English Language) is required. GCSE Mathematics grade B/6
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Higher level French grade H3 or Ordinary level grade 03. If Mathematics is not taken at the Higher Level - Ordinary Level grade 03 is required.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,985 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International, EU | £22,400 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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