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Economics with French
- BSc (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 21/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Economics is concerned with how people make choices in conditions of resource scarcity and the results of these choices for society. Many of the world's most pressing issues such as global warming/climate change, underdevelopment, rising inequality, inflation and financial instability are economic in nature. In understanding these problems, economists make use of a wide variety of analytical techniques borrowed from numerous other fields including history, philosophy, mathematics and statistics.
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L1R1
- Institution code:
- Q75
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
For information on international qualification equivalents, please check the specific information for your country at:
http://www.qub.ac.uk/International/International-students/Your-Country/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Normally A-level French grade B or AS-level French grade B or GCSE French grade B or
evidence of linguistic ability ie GCSE grade B or equivalent in any other language.
GCSE Mathematics grade B
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.
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 or evidence of linguistic ability ie GCSE grade B or equivalent in any other language.
GCSE Mathematics grade B
Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits M: 21 credits
Normally A-level French grade B or AS-level French grade B or GCSE French grade B or evidence of linguistic ability ie GCSE grade B or equivalent in any other language.
GCSE Mathematics grade B
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 Higher - ABBBB
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 evidence of linguistic ability ie National 5 grade B or equivalent in any other language.
GCSE Mathematics grade B
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 or evidence of linguistic ability ie GCSE grade B or equivalent in any other language.
GCSE Mathematics grade B
Scottish Advanced Higher - ABB
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 evidence of linguistic ability ie National 5 grade B or equivalent in any other language.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 33 points
Successful completion of IB with a total of 33 points including 6, 5, 5 in Higher Level subjects including French.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
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.
GCSE Mathematics grade B or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.
Note: If the language is studied at a higher level then the grade required at that level must be achieved.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4750 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £4750 | Year 1 |
| EU | £20800 | Year 1 |
| International | £20800 | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The tuition fees quoted above for NI and ROI are the 2024/25 fees and will be updated when the new fees are known. In addition, all tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase in each year of the course. Fees quoted relate to a single year of study unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Further information on Fees and Funding can be found at: https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Feesandfinance/.
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