Program 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.
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 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.”
Selina Martin (3rd Year Accounting)
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