Overview

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.

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.

“The lecturers are highly competent and knowledgeable, and are able to impart their knowledge in an engaging, friendly way. The modules have covered topics that are both interesting and relevant in today's economy, and help to give a more rounded view of the issues relating to accounting in general. Accounting is a highly regarded degree, and studying it at such an esteemed university as Queen's could present excellent opportunities.”

Career Prospects

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.