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MANAGEMENT SCHOOL UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2021 ENTRY TO PROGRESS AND LEAD
WE EDUCATE LEADERS TRADING ROOM
Students have access to Bloomberg
DEDICATED TO STUDENT WILLIAM J CLINTON
EMPLOYABILITY
AND NETWORKING
LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE software, a market leader in financial
news, data and analytics, which is used
by many financial institutions. The
OPPORTUNITIES The William J Clinton Leadership
Institute at Riddel Hall brings world-class
facilities, leading academics and industry
IN THE WORLD
Our students benefit from a
Trading Room is an interactive learning experts together to deliver a high-end
dedicated Placement Office
environment which brings textbook theory portfolio of executive education and
which has established strong links
to life. Students use and have access to leadership programmes. As specialists
with business partners providing
software such as Stata, Excel, Matlab, in executive education, we deal with
internships and consulting projects.
Queen’s Management School is one of the top business schools in the UK and databases such as Thomson One
• Helping start-up companies such as the highest level of business people
Banker, DataStream and Bloomberg.
and Ireland and prides itself on a range of world-class undergraduate degree Cardinal Analytics and Pretty in Petite and their associated organisations.
programmes in Accounting, Economics, Finance and Management. • Students benefit from masterclasses
with industry experts
STUDENT-MANAGED • Employers inform our curriculum DIVERSITY
FUND (SMF) through employer liaison groups
WHY CHOOSE QUEEN’S Students are invited to join the Student
• Employer visibility through
studentships and prizes
We have a diverse student body from
around the world including, UK, Northern
MANAGEMENT SCHOOL? Managed Fund where they will have a Ireland, China, Kazakhstan, Malaysia,
unique opportunity to manage a real Students are invited to many joint India, Mauritius, Ecuador, Brazil, Canada,
We are among the best in the world. Vietnam, US, Nepal, Guyana, Pakistan,
money investment portfolio of £30,000. events with the Leadership Institute and
Queen’s Management School is one prestigious speakers including Sam Woods, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, India, Norway,
The Accounting, Actuarial Science, and Finance subject areas Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Denmark,
of only a handful of universities in the Director of Financial Stability at the Bank
are consistently ranked in the top 10 in the UK by The Times France, Germany, Italy and Romania.
UK and Ireland to offer this experience of England, Denis O’Brien, the leading Irish
Good University Guide, and the Complete University Guide
which is a game changer when it Telecoms Entrepreneur, Manus Cranny,
comes to graduate employability. European Markets Editor and News
Business and Economics is ranked in the top 200 in the world
Anchor for Bloomberg TV, and former
in the Times Higher Education World Subject Rankings.
South African President FW de Klerk.
In the recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2014/
Times Higher Education), we are joint 8th in the UK for
Research Intensity, with over 75% of our research deemed
to be world-leading or internationally excellent. OUR DEGREE PROGRAMMES
go.qub.ac.uk/courses
PURPOSE-BUILT FOR MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Queen’s Management School is located at Riddel Hall,
situated within the Stranmillis Conservation Area adjacent Actuarial Science and Risk Management
to the main University campus. The site now encompasses a
contemporary hi-tech Management School and Postgraduate
Business Economics
and Executive Education Centre with conference facilities. Business Management
Riddel Hall provides the School with academic and support
offices; postgraduate research rooms for students and Economics
research fellows; a range of fully equipped teaching facilities
with varying capacities from small syndicate rooms to a 120- Economics and Accounting
seat tiered lecture theatre; two computer suites; the Trading Economics with Finance
Room; the Placement Office; resource accommodation;
flexible space for large group teaching and conference use; and Finance
communal support facilities including catering accommodation
to encourage social and intellectual interaction. International Business with a Language
2 3
ACCOUNTING World-Class Facilities
You will have access to Bloomberg
terminals in the FinTrU Trading Room,
Graduate Careers and Achievements
At Queen’s, we aim to deliver a high
quality learning environment that embeds
“Having taught in several different
universities, I can honestly say that the
students on the Accounting degree at
Accounting is concerned with the provision of decision-useful economic BSc Honours giving students the skills, experience and intellectual curiosity, innovation and
Queen’s are the best students I have
knowledge necessary to prepare them for best practice in learning, teaching and
information for both internal and external organisational stakeholders, Accounting 3 yrs (N400)
a career in the financial services sector. student support to enable students to ever had the pleasure of teaching.”
through financial statements and budgeting. This degree is designed Accounting with French 4 yrs (N4R1) achieve their full academic potential. Martin Kelly,
Internationally Renowned Experts
for students who intend to enter the accounting profession and as such Accounting with Spanish 4 yrs (N4R4) Programme Director
Typical career destinations of graduates
BSc Joint Honours Many of our staff are leading international
contains considerable practical content, as well as essential theory experts in their fields of research and a
include:
Economics and Accounting
and critical thinking skills, in the various specialisations of Financial significant number are qualified accountants • Financial accountant “In my experience detailed help and
Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing, Taxation and Finance. with many years of professional experience. • Management accountant feedback is available to you when
During your studies, you will also have the opportunity to develop • Analyst
Entrance Requirements Student Experience
• Auditor
asked for from your lecturers, who
interpersonal skills including communication, leadership and team Accounting The majority of the Accounting modules have • Advisor are keen to promote your success and
working, in order to lead people and manage change in organisations. A-level: prizes which are sponsored by employers • Forensic accountant are often leading contributors to the
or professional bodies. Students can join • Researcher
AAB + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6 academic field they teach.”
COURSE CONTENT Note: students completing Accounting the Student Managed Fund, a student-run • Financial controller
with either French or Spanish, complete Accounting with a Language organisation which aims to educate its • Partner David Grant,
The Single Honours Accounting degree
Accounting based modules each year members on trading and investing through • Banker BSc Accounting Graduate
comprises compulsory modules together with A-level:
(indicated with an*) and complete guest speakers, competitions and educational
optional modules available in the School. AAB + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6 Graduate employers include: PwC; EY;
one year-long language module. seminars. There is also the opportunity to apply
The modules are: For French option: normally A-level French to take part in the Business and Finance Study
KPMG; Deloitte; Grant Thornton; BDO; “The course has helped me enhance
WHY QUEEN’S? Moore Stephens; Baker Tilly Mooney
my CV, improve group work and
Year 1 grade B or AS-level French grade B or Tour, which allows participants to meet senior
Moore; Ulster Bank; Bank of Ireland
Professional Exemptions GCSE French grade B/6 or evidence of employees from leading financial institutions. presentation skills and allowed me to
• Introductory Financial Accounting* linguistic ability in another language Further Study
• Introductory Management Accounting* Subject to satisfactory academic performance Students on the course will be given the build up relationships with employers
you will gain automatic exemptions from For Spanish option: normally A-level opportunity to develop their financial Students can choose from a wide range
• Accounting Information Systems* - all of which helped me begin my final
some professional chartered examinations Spanish grade B or AS-level Spanish grade modelling and data analytical skills. of Master’s programmes as well as a
• Introduction to Legal Study and Basic year with multiple job offers.”
on completion of the course. The Accounting B or GCSE Spanish grade B/6 or evidence comprehensive list of research topics, as shown
Contract Law* of linguistic ability in another language CAREERS/FURTHER STUDY
degree is accredited by the Association of on the Queen’s Management School Website. Ciara Woods,
• Economy, Society and Public Policy 1*
• Quantitative Methods Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Note: if the language is studied at a The Accounting degree offers a firm base for BSc Accounting Graduate
the Chartered Institute of Management higher level then the grade required either further academic study or taking the
Year 2 at that level must be achieved. final examinations of the main professional
Accountants (CIMA), Chartered Accountants
• Financial Accounting* Ireland (CAI), Chartered Institute of Public Economics and Accounting – see accountancy bodies. It attracts students of
• Management Accounting* Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), The Economics and Accounting entry the very highest calibre and is recognised
• Financial Decision-making* Association of International Accountants For students whose first by the accounting profession, industry and
• Financial Market Theory (AIA) and the Institute of Chartered language is not English the public sector. As a result, Accounting
• Managerial Behaviour Accountants England and Wales (ICAEW). graduates from Queen’s are much sought after
An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of throughout Britain, Ireland and further afield.
Optional Modules Industry Links 5.5 in each test component or an equivalent
acceptable qualification, details of
• Accounting Practice There is an emphasis on helping students which are available at:
• Data Analysis and Optimisation improve their skills for employment. go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs 8TH IN THE UK FOR
• Financial Modelling Accounting students take part in tailored ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
employability and skills workshops, (Complete University Guide 2020)
Year 3
and business simulation games, where
• Advanced Financial Accounting* representatives from accountancy
• Advanced Management Accounting* Entrance requirements
firms and professional bodies provide
• Auditing and Accountability e: admissions@qub.ac.uk
students with information on internships
• Law of Business Organisations* t: +44 (0)28 9097 3838
and graduate opportunities.
• Taxation* Course information
Optional Modules Dr Martin Kelly,
Programme Director, BSc Accounting
• Issues in Not-for-Profit and
Queen’s Management School
Public Sector Accounting
• Supply Chain Management e: martin.kelly@qub.ac.uk
• Business Ethics t: +44 (0)28 9097 4818
w: qub.ac.uk/mgt
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ACTUARIAL SCIENCE Prizes and Awards
A number of local employers and professional
exams (previously CT1-CT8), subject
to certain conditions being met.
AND RISK MANAGEMENT
bodies sponsor prizes on an annual basis Graduates from this degree at Queen’s are
BSc Honours for best students in their level, module well regarded by many employers (local,
or category. These include Invesco, The national and international) with approximately
Actuarial Science and Risk
Management 4-yr SW (N323) Company of Actuaries Charitable Trust Fund, 90-95 per cent of graduates finding high-
The BSc Actuarial Science and Risk Management programme has Kerr Henderson, SCOR Global Life, Mercer, level actuarial employment within several
been designed by qualified actuaries to enable students to develop the Pramerica, Spence and Partners, Acumen months of graduation. Furthermore,
theoretical and practical skills required to pursue a career as an actuary Entrance Requirements Resources, XPS, and Allianz Re Dublin. several students are offered full-time
positions with their placement provider.
in the pensions and insurance sectors, or in the wider financial industry. A-level: CAREERS/FURTHER STUDY
A*AA including Mathematics The traditional areas in which
Students pursuing a career in Actuarial
In addition, students may gain up to six exemptions from the initial OR Science should enjoy working with
actuaries are employed include:
technical professional exams required to qualify as an actuary via numbers, be effective communicators and • Actuarial Consultancies
AAA + A (AS) including A-level Mathematics
our accreditation with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. work well with people as they will have to • Insurance Industry
For students whose first analyse and interpret financial and other • Pensions Industry
COURSE CONTENT practical skills, as well as critical softer skills language is not English information to meet the needs of different • Investment Industry
that employers value. Recent placement An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum users, including managers and investors. • Life and Non-Life Insurance Industries
The duration of the BSc Actuarial Science
providers have included Scor, Pramerica, of 5.5 in each test component or an Graduate employers include: Kerr
and Risk Management degree is four years, Consultations
Spence and Partners, Milliman and the equivalent acceptable qualification, details Henderson, Spence & Partners, Irish
with Year 3 spent in a salaried placement in an
Government Actuaries Department (GAD). of which are available at: go.qub.ac.uk/ We regularly consult and develop links with Life, Invesco, Boal & Co, Willis Towers
actuarial or risk management environment.
EnglishLanguageReqs a large number of employers including all
WHY QUEEN’S? Watson, Allianz Insurance, Mercer, AXA
In each of Years 1, 2 and 4, the following the major actuarial employers in Northern Insurance, Deloitte, Capita, Liberty Mutual
modules are studied: Accreditation Ireland and Ireland and a selection of Insurance, PwC, Pramerica, Metlife, XPS.
employers from Great Britain. We host
Year 1 Subject to academic performance, Further Study
employer liaison meetings for the course
• Actuarial Mathematics 1 students can gain various exemptions
as well as annual actuarial careers fairs at Students can choose from a wide range
• Financial Reporting and Analysis from the Institute and Faculty of
which students can engage with actuarial of Master’s programmes as well as a “During my third year, I was on a
• Introduction to Statistics and Actuaries (IFoA) professional exams.
employers on a one-to-one basis. comprehensive list of research topics, as shown
Operational Research
placement with Allianz Re Dublin
City Scholarships on the Queen’s Management School website.
The establishment of SoNIA (Society of Limited, working as a student actuary.
• Economy, Society and Public Policy 1
Students can apply for the popular City Northern Ireland Actuaries) by staff in Queen’s Management School is committed
• Economy, Society and Public Policy 2
Scholarship Programme, which would Queen’s Management School has facilitated a
Through the placement, I not only
• Introduction to Statistics and to the continuous improvement and
allow them to spend a week working continuous and seamless engagement between learnt some technical skills such as
Operational Research Methods enhancement of all of its degree
for a leading financial company in academics, actuarial employers and Queen’s programmes. New modules may be VBA coding, analytical reasoning
Year 2 London at the end of their first year. students whereby students can gain access developed and included to replace or and problem solving, it also gave
• Actuarial Mathematics 2 to the profession. They have an opportunity enhance those which are mentioned here.
Student Societies
to discuss issues that are concerning the
me opportunities to gain an insight
• Actuarial Methods in General Insurance
Students may wish to join the Student Managed industry and that are of importance to of an actuary’s job scopes and
• Financial Risk Modelling
Fund, a student-run organisation which aims to qualified actuaries. Students can also develop responsibility.”
• Investment Analysis
educate its members on trading and investing excellent networking, communication,
• Excel and Visual Basics for Applications (VBA) Jo Khoon Loh, Malaysia
through guest speakers, competitions and and business awareness skills from the
• Principles of Actuarial Modelling BSc Actuarial Science and Risk
educational seminars. It manages a £30,000 start to end of their academic progression
Year 3 real money portfolio, giving students the ensuring that they can fully compete in the “The course is widely regarded and Management Graduate
• Placement Year opportunity to be part of an investment competitive graduate employment market. respected, and has opened many
management process. The Finance & Actuary doors personally in relation to
Year 4 Placement Employers
Society runs social and educational events for
members, such as the end-of-year formal.
‘Insight’ visits in Belfast, Glasgow, Entrance requirements
• Actuarial Modelling Recent placement providers have included
• Capital Markets Aviva, Irish Life, Kerr Henderson, Spence Edinburgh and London.” e: admissions@qub.ac.uk
Software t: +44 (0)28 9097 3838
• Actuarial Econometrics and Data Science & Partners, SCOR Global Life, The Pension Samuel Stewart, Northern Ireland
• Financial Engineering Students on the course will be given Protection Fund and Pramerica. BSc Actuarial Science and Risk Course information
• Actuarial Applications the opportunity to develop their Management Graduate
Graduate Careers and Achievements Neil McConville,
• Stochastic Processes for Finance modelling skills and will use software
Programme Director
such as Model Risk and the Bloomberg The degree has professional accreditation
Students undertake a minimum nine-month, Queen’s Management School
terminals in the FinTrU Trading Room. with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries,
salaried work placement. Placement the professional body, such that students e: n.mcconville@qub.ac.uk
allows students to develop highly-valued succeeding on the degree can also achieve t: +44 (0)28 9097 4817
exemptions from the initial technical w: qub.ac.uk/mgt
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BUSINESS ECONOMICS Prizes and Awards
• Shaw Memorial Prize for best-performing
second-year student in BSc Economics
value in a range of different career and life
situations. Core transferable skills include
the ability to learn independently, problem
Typical career destinations
of graduates include:
• Management Consulting
solve, understand and interpret economic,
This degree allows students to develop their understanding of BSc Honours • Foundation Scholarships for best student • Accountancy
financial and business-specific information
in Economics Level 1 and Level 2 • Managers and Administrators in
Economic techniques whilst also learning about the principles of Business Economics 3 yrs (L110)
• KPMG Prize is awarded to the best
and work productively as part of a team.
areas such as market research,
Business Management. Students in Business Economics should have graduate in the BSc Economics degree Students graduating with a degree in Business advertising, sales and personnel
an interest in using economic theory and thinking in applied business Entrance Requirements
• McKane Medal is awarded to the best Economics from Queen’s are well placed to • Education, health or government departments
final honours student in Economics secure a range of employment opportunities
settings. This degree has less of an emphasis on using mathematics Employment Links
A-level: in economics and management in the public
compared to a traditional economics degree and the programme fosters CAREERS/FURTHER STUDY and private sectors. In recent years, students Graduate employers include PwC, EY,
ABB + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6
numerical skills through the use of up-to-date business applications. This degree prepares students for a have secured positions in economic analysis KPMG, Deloitte, BDO, Ulster Bank,
For students whose first variety of careers in the public and private and appraisal with a range of government Bank of Ireland, First Trust, Northern
language is not English and other public sector organisations, Ireland Civil Service, Northern Ireland
COURSE CONTENT Year 3 sectors. Graduates have been employed as
An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum professional economists or as managers or careers in banking, as well as more generalist Statistics & Research Agency, JP Morgan,
The emphasis of this degree is on those Students will study: of 5.5 in each test component or an administrators. Depending on the choice positions in business and management. Morgan Stanley, BBC, National Trust.
aspects of economics that are of most • Economics of Corporate Strategy equivalent acceptable qualification, of modules, this degree also prepares
importance in a business setting. Students • Quantitative Business Economics details of which are available at: students for postgraduate studies in
study a year-long module on The Economy, go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs Economics and related disciplines.
along with Accounting, Finance and Students will be able to choose four additional
Business Management modules. This is modules from a range which may include: Those pursuing a career in Business Economics
followed in Years 2 and 3 by modules in should be effective communicators and work
• Labour Economics well with people, as they will have to analyse
economics and modules related to business • Economic History
economics. With the flexibility in this and interpret a range of information to
• Public Economics meet the needs of different users, including
degree, students should not only develop • International Trade
good numeracy skills, but also specialisation managers and investors. Business Economists
• Business Start-up must be prepared to take on challenges and
in qualitative aspects of the subject. • Business Ethics be able to adapt to a constantly changing
Students will cover a range of • Supply Chain Management and dynamic business environment.
topics and modules including: • Innovation Management
• Consumer Behaviour Many of the skills that students will acquire
Year 1 during their studies at Queen’s will be of great
WHY QUEEN’S?
• The Economy (full year module)
• Quantitative Methods Student Satisfaction
• Accounting
90% of Economics students were
• Organisational Behaviour “Business Economics allows you to
satisfied with their course according to
• Financial Institutions and Markets
the National Student Survey in 2018. gather a vast array of skills through
Year 2 the various different methods of
Placements
• Macroeconomic Policy and Performance
Business Economics students may take an assessments offered – assignments,
• Managerial Economics group projects, presentations and
optional placement year after their second year.
• Data Analysis and Optimisation
Recent placements from students studying research projects. As the course
• International Business
economics and business economics include PwC,
allows you to choose some modules
Students will be able to choose two additional KPMG, Citi, Oxford Economics, Belfast City
modules from a range which may include: Council, First Derivatives, and Tayto Group Ltd. in second year, you are able to focus
more on the topics you’re interested
• Financial Decision Making Student Experience
• Human Resource Management in and tailor the degree to suit Entrance requirements
• Operations Management
Students can join the Economics Society,
your preference. During the first
90% of Economics e: admissions@qub.ac.uk
a student-run organisation which aims to
• The Digital Business semester of my second year, I was students were satisfied t: +44 (0)28 9097 3838
educate its members on the use of economics
• Leading for Change
in practice through guest speakers, field able to secure a placement with the with their course Course information
trips abroad and educational seminars. successful drinks company Diageo.” according to the National Dr Heather Dickey,
Students will also have access to specialist Rhianna Donaldson Student Survey in 2018 Programme Director, BSc Economics
mathematical and statistical software, giving Queen’s Management School
BSc Business Economics
them the skills, experience and knowledge
e: h.dickey@qub.ac.uk
necessary to prepare them for careers
t: +44 (0)28 9097 4466
in economics and business analytics.
w: qub.ac.uk/mgt
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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
This degree gives students the knowledge and understanding of a BSc Honours
wide range of management issues, including harnessing technology Business Management with Placement
4-yr SW
effectively, leading people, managing change, fostering creativity
and innovation, using markets and resources, developing strategy,
and working in teams. There is an integrated placement year which Entrance Requirements
allows students to get practical experience of working in a business. A-level:
ABB + GCSE Mathematics B/6
COURSE CONTENT WHY QUEEN’S? Note: there are no specific subjects
Stage 1 Placement required and it is not necessary to have
previously studied Business Studies or
Students take six compulsory introductory During the third year of the degree, students Management.
modules, which set the context and foundation complete a 9 to 12 month placement
for the remainder of the degree. The focus in a business. This provides excellent For students whose first
language is not English
will be on organisations, their structures, experience, and a competitive edge
behaviours and the changing external when seeking graduate employment. An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum
environment within which they operate. of 5.5 in each test component or an
Industry Links
equivalent acceptable qualification,
Modules will cover accounting, economics, details of which are available at:
The Management School invites guest
the history and philosophy of management, go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs
speakers from industry to talk to students
marketing, organisational behaviour and how
about latest trends and to apply theory to CAREERS/FURTHER STUDY Employment Links “Within the first semester of my final
business, government and society interact.
practice. Students also get the opportunity
This degree provides graduates with the Graduate employers include PwC, year I was able to secure a marketing
Stage 2 to work on consulting type projects
preparing them for employment. knowledge and skills to secure employment Randox, Deloitte, BDO, Bombardier, graduate job with Diageo in Dublin.
Students take six compulsory modules in a wide range of occupations in the public, Google, Microsoft, Unilever, Mercer, I strongly believe that the range
covering issues such as, leadership, Internationally Renowned Experts private and voluntary sectors. Those pursuing Accenture, KPMG, Diageo, M&S, Tesco,
decision-making through effective data a career in business management should enjoy Local Government including Councils, of modules and skills the Business
Many of our staff are leading international
analysis and interpretation, international
experts in their fields of research. working with people and should be effective Health Trusts, College and Universities, Management course had to offer
business, digital business, human resource communicators, able to engage with a range Invest Northern Ireland, Bank of Ireland. enhanced my CV and experiences
management and operations management. Student Experience of stakeholders including senior management, Further Study that helped secure the job. The course
Stage 3 (Placement Year) Students can join the Student Managed consumers and consumer groups, government
representatives and policy makers. Students are also well equipped to undertake uses a range of different assessments
Fund, a student-run organisation which
The four-year degree includes a compulsory further study in management or other related between assignments, presentations,
aims to educate its members on trading Typical career destinations
placement year between Stages 2 and 3. disciplines, and can choose from a wide
and investing through guest speakers, of graduates include: group work and research projects
Stage 4 competitions and educational seminars. range of Master’s programmes as well as a
comprehensive list of research topics; see
which allow students to develop a
• Consultancy
The final year of the programme will see Study Abroad • New venture creation the School website for further information. range of experiences and challenges
students taking modules that cover business • Operations Management that are great to apply in interviews.”
The Study USA programme provides Queen’s Management School is committed
ethics and strategic management. Students • Supply chain and quality
students with the funded opportunity to the continuous improvement and Hannah Todd
will also choose one out of two optional • Advertising
to study for a year in a US university. enhancement of all of its degree BSc Business Management Graduate
modules per Semester. In Semester 1 they will • Business development
choose either Supply Chain Management or Prizes and Awards programmes. New modules may be
• Marketing developed and included to replace or
Public Sector Management. In Semester 2 they A number of prizes and awards are made • Market research
will choose between Innovation Management enhance those which are mentioned here. Entrance requirements
on an annual basis from local employers • Export marketing
or Consumer Behaviour. In addition to this, e: admissions@qub.ac.uk
including CIMA Ireland, PwC, Bombardier • Human resources
they will choose one other optional module, t: +44 (0)28 9097 3838
Aerospace, and Allen & Overy, plus the • Recruitment
either Business Start-Up or Consultancy Sir William Crawford Prize. Foundation • Training and development Course information
Project, which will run across both Semesters Scholarships are also available. • New product development Dr Stephanie Graham
and be counted as two final year modules • Accounting Programme Director
for degree classification purposes. • Finance Queen’s Management School
• Inward investment
• Exporting e: stephanie.graham@qub.ac.uk
t: +44 (0)28 9097 4794
w: qub.ac.uk/mgt
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ECONOMICS
A BSc Economics degree allows students to analyse in-depth how BSc Single Honours
economies function (macroeconomics) and how individuals make Economics 3 yrs (L100)
decisions (microeconomics). The models used by economists BSc Major Honours “The Economics course at Queen’s
combine qualitative and quantitative techniques, and you will have the Economics with Finance 3 yrs (L1N3) is well-structured, interesting
opportunity to gain analytical, computing, presentation, and writing Economics with French 4 yrs (L1R1) and covers current topics. You
skills. These transferable skills are highly sought after across industry, Economics with Spanish 4 yrs (L1R4) develop a wide variety of skills
and also provide an excellent platform for future entrepreneurs. BSc Joint Honours through various group projects,
Economics and Accounting 3 yrs (LN14) assignments, presentations and
COURSE CONTENT Students will also have access to specialist research projects, which truly
mathematical and statistical training and enhances your employability and
Year 1 Entrance Requirements
software, giving them the skills, experience attractiveness in the job market.”
• The Economy (full year module) and knowledge necessary to prepare them for Single Honours
• Communicating Economics
Aoife Kealey
careers in economics and business analytics. A-level:
• Mathematics for Economists
Internationally Renowned Experts ABB + GCSE Mathematics grade A/7
• Statistical Methods
• Financial Institutions and Markets Many of our staff are leading international Major Honours with a Minor
experts in their fields of research. in a Modern Language
Year 2
Student Experience A-level:
• Economic Growth
• Game Theory Students can join the Economics Society, ABB + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6
• Microeconomics a student-run organisation which aims to
• For French option: normally A-level
• Industrial Organisation educate its members on the use of Economics French grade B or AS-level French grade
• Introduction to Econometrics in practice through guest speakers, field CAREERS/FURTHER STUDY Typical career destinations
B or GCSE French grade B/6 or evidence of graduates include:
• Macroeconomics trips abroad and educational seminars. of linguistic ability in another language Those pursuing a career in Economics should 90% of Economics students
enjoy working with numbers and dealing with • Economic Consulting
Year 3 Study Abroad • For Spanish option: normally were satisfied with their
ambiguous and incomplete information as they • Accountancy
• Applied Econometrics The Study USA programme provides A-level Spanish grade B or AS-level
attempt to understand and provide solutions • Managers and Administrators in course according to
Spanish grade B or GCSE Spanish
Students will be able to choose five additional
students with the funded opportunity
grade B/6 or evidence of linguistic to problems. They should also be effective areas such as market research, the National Student
to study for a year in a US university. advertising, sales and personnel
modules from a range which may include: ability in another language communicators and work well with people. Survey in 2018
Prizes and Awards Economists must be prepared to take on • Education, health or government departments
• Labour Economics Note: if the language is studied at a challenges and be able to adapt to a constantly
• Economic History Top performing students are regularly higher level then the grade required Employment Links
changing and dynamic business environment.
• Public Economics awarded prizes, scholarships and internships at that level must be achieved. Graduate employers include PwC, EY,
• Economics Dissertation from leading companies, including: Many of the skills that students will acquire KPMG, Deloitte, BDO, Ulster Bank,
For students whose first
• Economics of Networks and Institutions language is not English during their studies at Queen’s will be of great Bank of Ireland, First Trust, Northern
• Shaw Memorial Prize for best-performing
• International Economics value in a range of different career and life Ireland Civil Service, Northern Ireland
second-year student in BSc Economics An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum situations. Core transferable skills include the Statistics & Research Agency, JP Morgan,
WHY QUEEN’S? • Foundation Scholarships for best student of 5.5 in each test component or an ability to learn independently, problem solve, Morgan Stanley, BBC, National Trust.
in Economics Level 1 and Level 2 equivalent acceptable qualification,
Student Satisfaction understand and interpret very sophisticated
• KPMG Prize is awarded to the best details of which are available at: Further Study
economic and financial information, and
90% of Economics students were graduate in the BSc Economics degree go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs
work productively as part of a team. Students can choose from a wide
satisfied with their course according to • McKane Medal is awarded to the best
final honours student in Economics Graduate Careers and Achievements range of Master’s programmes as well Entrance requirements
the National Student Survey in 2018.
• Economics Group Prize is awarded as a comprehensive list of research e: admissions@qub.ac.uk
World-Class Facilities The skillset of an Economics graduate topics, as shown on the Queen’s t: +44 (0)28 9097 3838
to the best presentation in the is highly sought after by employers, in
You will have access to Bloomberg Level 3 Dissertation module Management School website.
the public and private sectors. In recent Course information
terminals in the FinTrU Trading Room, years, students have secured positions in Queen’s Management School is committed Dr Chris Colvin
giving students the skills, experience and economic analysis and appraisal with a range to the continuous improvement and BSc Economics
knowledge necessary to prepare them for of government and other public sector enhancement of all of its degree programmes. Queen’s Management School
a career in the financial services sector. organisations, specialist careers in banking New modules may be developed and
and investment appraisal, as well as more included to replace or enhance those e: chris.colvin@qub.ac.uk
generalist positions in economic consulting. which are mentioned in this brochure. t: +44 (0)28 9097 4735
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ECONOMICS Prizes and Awards
Top-performing students are regularly
“This degree teaches me to think
critically about real-world economic
AND ACCOUNTING
awarded prizes, scholarships and internships problems, understanding how
from leading companies including:
problems occur and how they can be
• Shaw Memorial Prize for best-performing resolved through market theory. It has
second-year student in BSc Economics
This degree integrates core elements of the economics and BSc Joint Honours allowed me to gain the necessary skills
• Foundation Scholarships for best student
accountancy degrees. It combines principles such as macro and Economics and Accounting 3 yrs (LN14)
in Economics Level 1 and Level 2 for employment such as quantitative,
micro-economics, with the standards associated with financial • KPMG Prize is awarded to the best analytical, computing, presenting and
and management accounting. It offers an ideal platform for Entrance Requirements graduate in the BSc Economics degree writing. The broad range of subjects
• McKane Medal is awarded to the best
graduate students to enter into the accounting industry. A-level:
final honours student in Economics.
means that I can experience the
ABB + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6 various areas before deciding on which
COURSE CONTENT WHY QUEEN’S? CAREERS/FURTHER STUDY
For students whose first area I want to specialise in.”
language is not English Graduate Careers and Achievements
Year 1 Student Satisfaction Amy Gamble
An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum Students graduating with a degree BSc Economics and Accounting
• The Economy (full year module) 90% of Economics students were satisfied with
of 5.5 in each test component or an in Economics from Queen’s are well
• Introductory Financial Accounting their course according to the National Student
equivalent acceptable qualification, placed to secure a range of employment
• Introductory Management Accounting Survey in 2018. details of which are available at: go.qub.
• Introduction to Legal Study opportunities in economics and related areas
Placements ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs in the public and private sectors. In recent
and Basic Contract Law
• Quantitative Methods Economics and Accounting students may years, students have secured positions in
take an optional placement year after their economic analysis and appraisal with a range
Year 2 of government and other public sector
second year. Recent placements from
• Managerial Economics students studying economics and business organisations, specialist careers in banking
• Financial Decision Making economics include: PwC, KPMG, Citi, and investment appraisal, as well as more
• Financial Accounting Oxford Economics, Belfast City Council, generalist positions in economic consulting.
• Management Accounting First Derivatives, and Tayto Group Ltd. Typical career destinations 90% of Economics students
• Data Analysis and Optimisation
Exemptions of graduates include: were satisfied with their
• Macroeconomic Policy and Performance
Joint Economics and Accounting students • Economic Consulting course according to
Year 3
are eligible for exemptions from some • Accountancy the National Student
• Advanced Financial Accounting professional accounting examinations. • Financial Consulting
• Managers and Administrators in Survey in 2018
• Law of Business Organisations
Student Experience areas such as market research,
• Advanced Management Accounting
• Taxation Students can join the Economics Society, advertising, sales and personnel
a student-run organisation which aims to • Education, health or government departments
Students will be able to choose two additional
educate its members on the use of economics Further Study
modules from a range which may include:
in practice through guest speakers, field
• Quantitative Business Economics trips abroad and educational seminars. Further study is also an option open to
• Labour Economics Economics and Accounting graduates.
World-Class Facilities Students can choose from a wide
• Economic History
• Public Economics You will have access to Bloomberg terminals range of Master’s programmes as well
• International Economics in the Trading Room, giving students the as a comprehensive list of research
• Economics of Corporate Strategy skills, experience and knowledge necessary topics, as shown on the Queen’s
to prepare them for a career in the financial Management School website.
services sector. Students will also have Entrance requirements
access to specialist mathematical and e: admissions@qub.ac.uk
statistical training and software, giving t: +44 (0)28 9097 3838
them the skills, experience and knowledge
necessary to prepare them for careers Course information
in economics and business analytics. Dr Heather Dickey
Programme Director, BSc Economics
Queen’s Management School
e: h.dickey@qub.ac.uk
t: +44 (0)28 9097 4466
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ECONOMICS CAREERS/FURTHER STUDY
Graduate Careers and Achievements
Typical career destinations
of graduates include:
Graduate Employers
PwC, KPMG, Capita, Ulster Bank,
WITH FINANCE
• Professional Economists Citi, Northern Ireland Civil Service,
Students graduating with a degree
• Accountancy The Treasury, Dow Chemical, BT.
in Economics from Queen’s are well
• Financial Consultants
placed to secure a range of employment Further Study
• Teachers
This degree allows students to understand how the economy and BSc Major Honours opportunities in economics and related areas Further study is also an option open to
• Managers and Administrators in
in the public and private sectors. In recent
the financial system interact. The major in Economics includes an Economics with Finance 3 yrs (L1N3)
years, students have secured positions in
areas such as market research, Economics with Finance graduates. Students
advertising, sales and personnel can choose from a wide range of Master’s
analysis of macro and micro-economic principles, whilst the minor economic analysis and appraisal with a range programmes as well as a comprehensive
• Education, health or government departments
in Finance provides insights into financial institutions and markets. Entrance Requirements of government and other public sector list of research topics, as shown on the
organisations, specialist careers in banking
This combination provides an excellent platform for graduates to A-level: Queen’s Management School website.
and investment appraisal, as well as more
pursue a career in economics, finance and related industries. ABB + GCSE Mathematics grade A/7 generalist positions in economic consulting.
For students whose first
COURSE CONTENT Placements language is not English
Year 1 Economics with Finance students may An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum
take an optional placement year after their of 5.5 in each test component or an
• The Economy (full year module)
second year. Recent placements from equivalent acceptable qualification, 90% of Economics students
• Mathematics for Economists
students studying economics and business details of which are available at: go.qub. were satisfied with their
• Accounting ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs
• Statistical Methods
economics include: PwC, KPMG, Citi, course according to
Oxford Economics, Belfast City Council;
• Financial Institutions and Markets
First Derivatives, and Tayto Group Ltd.
the National Student
Year 2 Survey in 2018
Student Experience
• Economic Growth
Students can join the Economics Society,
• Financial Market Theory
a student-run organisation which aims to
• Microeconomics
educate its members on the use of economics
• Macroeconomics
• Introduction to Econometrics
in practice through guest speakers, field “The course provides a balanced and
trips abroad and educational seminars. comprehensive understanding of
• Financial Decision Making
Year 3
Trading Room economics and finance. Final year
Students have access to Bloomberg provides the flexibility to choose
• Capital Markets
software, a market leader in financial modules that reflect my interests
• Corporate Finance and Derivatives
news, data and analytics, which is used
• Applied Econometrics and career aspirations. Since year
by many financial institutions. The FinTrU
Students will be able to choose three Trading Room allows for an interactive one at Queen’s I have developed
additional modules from a range which may and exciting learning environment a strong skill set due to rigorous
include: which brings textbook theory to life. academic assessment combined with
• Economic History Prizes and Awards constant exposure to high quality
• Labour Economics
Top-performing students are regularly academic staff and students.”
• Public Economics
awarded prizes, scholarships and internships Mark Carvill
• International Economics
from leading companies including: BSc Economics with Finance
• Economics Dissertation
• Economics of Networks and Institutions
• Shaw Memorial Prize for best-performing
WHY QUEEN’S? second-year student in BSc Economics Entrance requirements
Student Satisfaction • Foundation Scholarships for best student e: admissions@qub.ac.uk
in Economics Level 1 and Level 2 t: +44 (0)28 9097 3838
90% of Economics students were
• KPMG Prize is awarded to the best Course information
satisfied with their course according to
graduate in the BSc Economics degree
the National Student Survey in 2018. Dr Chris Colvin
• McKane Medal is awarded to the best
Programme Director, BSc Economics
final honours student in Economics
Queen’s Management School
e: chris.colvin@qub.ac.uk
t: +44 (0)28 9097 4735
w: qub.ac.uk/mgt
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FINANCE CAREERS/FURTHER STUDY
This programme closely reflects the
Typical career destinations
of graduates include:
• Financial Analysts (in bonds, equities
Further Study
Students can choose from a wide range
of Master’s programmes as well as a
real-world finance and investment
Finance is about making and managing money. It can involve investing BSc Honours environment and focuses on the applied and derivative products) comprehensive list of research topics; see
skills that employers look for. • Fund Managers the School website for further information.
in the stock market, trading in currencies and derivatives, or making Finance 4-yr SW (N300)
• Treasurers
We regularly consult and develop links with a Queen’s Management School is committed
lending decisions in banks. Students who study the BSc Finance with • Financial Planners
large number of employers including all the to the continuous improvement and
a Year in Industry degree at Queen’s will gain the skills and knowledge Entrance Requirements
major finance employers in Northern Ireland,
• Wealth Managers
enhancement of all of its degree programmes.
• Accountants
that are needed to succeed in the financial industry. A placement A-level: Republic of Ireland and Great Britain. We New modules may be developed and
• Financial Economists
year with a financial institution is integrated into this degree. A ABB including Mathematics host annual employer liaison meetings for
• Forecasters
included to replace or enhance those
the course as well as annual finance careers which are mentioned in this brochure.
dedicated placement team supports students through the application For students whose first • Corporate Lenders
fairs at which students can engage with a
process, and helps them to find high quality opportunities. language is not English range of employers on a one-to-one basis. Recent graduate employers have included: “I think it’s great that Finance
An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum Allstate; Bank of Ireland; Citi Group; Delta students have access to Bloomberg
Students are also offered exposure to experts
COURSE CONTENT WHY QUEEN’S? of 5.5 in each test component or an Index; Energia; Ernst & Young; FinTRU; First
equivalent acceptable qualification,
from the London financial markets, who
Derivatives; Goldman Sachs; HSBC; Kerr terminals from first year: it is a
Six modules are taken in each of Years 1, Professional Recognition share their industry knowledge and advice. big advantage over other finance
details of which are available at: go.qub. Henderson; KPMG; Mercer Plc; Morgan
2 and 4. In Year 3, students undertake a ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs Graduate Careers and Achievements
The BSc Finance at Queen’s has been Stanley; Nationwide Building Society; degrees. The placement year is also
salaried placement in a financial environment Nomura Bank; Oxford Economics; PIMCO;
accepted into the Chartered Financial Our graduates find employment in an invaluable opportunity to develop
for a minimum of nine months. PwC; Setanta Asset Management.
Analysts (CFA) University Affiliation Program. investment banks, corporate banks, building professional skills, work out your
Stage 1 societies, insurance houses, stockbrokers,
Placements career path, and secure graduate
• Financial Reporting and Analysis investment banks, accountancy and actuarial
• Instruments, Markets and Institutions
During the third year of the degree, students firms, specialist financial and private job offers going into final year.”
complete a 9 to 12 month placement within equity companies as well as in the finance
• Mathematics for Finance Kerri Cassidy, BSc Finance
a financial institution. These placements are functions of more general companies.
• Economy, Society and Public Policy 1
usually in Belfast, Dublin, or London, and can
• Economy, Society and Public Policy 2
involve companies such as Goldman Sachs,
• Statistical Methods
Morgan Stanley, the Bank of England, FinTrU,
Stage 2 First Derivatives or KPMG. The placement
year gives students excellent experience
• Behavioural Finance
and connections, and provides a competitive
• Introduction to Econometrics
edge when seeking graduate employment.
• Investment Analysis
• Futures and Options World-Class Facilities
• Monetary Theory
You will have access to Bloomberg
• Excel and VBA
terminals in the FinTrU Trading Room,
Stage 3 giving students the skills, experience and
knowledge necessary to prepare them for
Placement (internship with a QUEEN’S IS RANKED 8TH IN
a career in the financial services sector.
financial organisation) THE UK FOR ACCOUNTING
Student Experience AND FINANCE
Stage 4
(Complete University Guide 2020)
Students can take part in the Queen’s Student
• Corporate Finance
Managed Fund, which gives participants the
• Financial Econometrics and Data Science
opportunity to invest real money and manage
Plus four modules from: the risk of their portfolios. Students rate
• Capital Markets the course very highly, giving satisfaction
rates averaging 93% over the last five Entrance requirements
• Fixed Income Instruments e: admissions@qub.ac.uk
• Financial Bubbles and Crises years in the National Student Survey.
t: +44 (0)28 9097 3838
• Financial Engineering Prizes and Awards
• International Finance Course information
Top-performing students are regularly
• Python for Finance Áine Gallagher
awarded prizes and scholarships from
Programme Director
leading financial companies, eg Morgan
Queen’s Management School
Stanley, KPMG, Ulster Bank and Citi.
e: Aine.Gallagher@qub.ac.uk
t: +44 (0)28 9097 4537
w: qub.ac.uk/mgt
18 19INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS International Placement – Where in the world
On this program, you will have the unique
WITH A LANGUAGE
opportunity to undertake a compulsory
international work placement. This
placement is undertaken in a country which
predominantly speaks your chosen language.
This degree seeks to develop graduates with a global mind-set that have BSc Honours This is an integral part of the degree, providing
the necessary business and cultural skills to work in a global marketplace. International Business with students with the fluency and confidence
French 4 yrs (N1R1) to communicate and work effectively in an
All organisations are now operating in a competitive global arena,
International Business with international business environment. You may
seeking to expand and develop beyond their national borders. Success German 4 yrs (N2R2) also have the opportunity to supplement this
in foreign markets requires knowledge of how to adapt to local cultures, International Business with work placement with a period of study abroad.
languages and customers as well as an understanding of fundamental Mandarin Chinese 4 yrs (N1R9) Students must complete a minimum of at
business theories and practices. Global leaders ultimately cultivate International Business with least 9 months on placement abroad, or 6
cultural intelligence by travelling to and working in different cultures, Portuguese 4 yrs (N2R5) months on placement abroad and 3 months
study abroad in a university, in a country
developing and applying both their business and language skills. The International Business with
which speaks your chosen language. You
Spanish 4 yrs (N1R4)
International Business with a Language degree at Queen’s Management will be required to work for a minimum
School provides a platform for developing the required knowledge and Entrance Requirements
of 9 months in a salaried position(s), and
skills to pursue a career in our globally connected business world. have an option to do this across multiple
A-level: placements. You will work in a business related
ABB + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6 role which may span multiple industries,
COURSE CONTENT Year 2 – Specialisation and Preparation organisations and functions. Students have
• For French option: normally A-level worked in a broad variety of business roles
This four-year BSc Honours degree in • The second year provides you with the
French grade B or AS-level French grade across Marketing, HRM, Supply Chain,
International Business with a Language option to specialise in areas of interest.
B or GCSE French grade B/6 or evidence
is delivered by Queen’s Management You can choose from Leadership & Operations and Strategy functions.
of linguistic ability in another language
School (Major) and the School of Arts, Change, Data & Statistics, Operations Current and past placement companies
• For German option: normally CAREERS/FURTHER STUDY “Studying International Business
English and Languages (Minor). Management, HRM and Digital Enterprise, include PwC in Madrid, KPMG in France, Inbani
while also covering International Business A-level German grade B or AS-level The first cohort of graduates from this with French has been one of my best
Currently five language options are offered: German grade B or GCSE German in Alicante and Degusto in Barcelona, Ernst &
and Cross Cultural Management. Young (EY) in Luxembourg, L’Oreal in Paris and
programme completed their studies in July decisions so far. During my placement
• French (Intermediate and Advanced) • Your language abilities are further grade B/6 or evidence of linguistic 2012 and have secured a range of positions
ability in another language Architrave in Berlin, Hugo Boss in Germany. year, I was working in Luxembourg for
• German (Beginners, Intermediate developed with a focus on developing in local, national, regional and multinational
and Advanced) • For Mandarin option: evidence organisations. Students that have completed EY and I had the opportunity to put my
skills necessary for working abroad,
• Mandarin Chinese (Beginners) linguistically, professionally and personally. of linguistic ability this course have developed careers in areas theoretical knowledge into practice
• Portuguese (Beginners) such as global marketing, corporate finance, and strengthen my business acumen -
Year 3 – International Placement – • For Portuguese option: normally
• Spanish (Beginners, Intermediate consulting, global brand management and
Developing Cultural Intelligence A-level Portuguese grade B or AS- all done in a foreign language. It was a
and Advanced) level Portuguese grade B or GCSE risk investment in companies such as:
• You will undertake a compulsory Graduates from this course life-changing experience that opened
What is it all about? Portuguese grade B/6 or evidence of Google, Louis Vuitton-Moet Hennessy in
international work placement in a country linguistic ability in another language have gone on to work for global opportunities.”
New York, L’Oréal in London, Amazon in
The four years of the degree are outlined below. which speaks your chosen language. Ema-Iordache Platis
• The aim is for you to develop your
• For Spanish option: normally Google, Louis Vuitton- Madrid, HBO in Arizona, Swiss Airlines
Year 1 – Providing a Platform A-level Spanish grade B or AS-level in Switzerland, HBO in New York, PwC, BSc International Business with French
professional, cultural and language
Spanish grade B or GCSE Spanish
Moet Hennessy in New KPMG, EY, Citi and Coca-Cola. Graduate 2019.
• The first year covers the fundamentals skills while working in a dynamic
of business in a global environment.
grade B/6 or evidence of linguistic York, L’Oréal in London, This course also provides an ideal
Currently Business Development Associate
international organisation.
Modules in Global Business Environment,
ability in another language Amazon in Madrid, HBO in foundation for graduates to progress on
Year 4 – Enhancing your Global Mind-set
Marketing, Economics, Accounting and Note: if the language is studied at a New York, Swiss Airlines in to Master’s degree courses in variety
Entrance requirements
Organisational Behaviour provide a platform • You will undertake compulsory modules in higher level then the grade required of interdisciplinary subject areas, with
at that level must be achieved. Switzerland, PwC, KPMG, e: admissions@qub.ac.uk
for developing knowledge across a variety Global Strategy as well as Consultancy or some of our graduates progressing to
of international business functions. Business Start-up. Other options include For students whose first
EY, Citi and Coca-Cola. and undertake PhDs and become Professors. t: +44 (0)28 9097 3838
• You will also develop your language skills Innovation, Consumer Behaviour and more. language is not English many more well recognised Career options are extremely varied Course information
with a focus on professional language skills, • An applied focus is incorporated through international organisations. Dr Kieran Conroy
An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum and the employment opportunities
improving grammar and increasing your company tours, live case studies with guest Programme Director
of 5.5 in each test component or an for our International Business with a
understanding of broader cultural issues. lecturers from industry and a variety of Queen’s Management School
equivalent acceptable qualification, Language graduates remain strong.
• You can undertake summer internships and assessment and learning approaches. You will details of which are available at:
international study tours in your first year. have tailored business language classes and e: k.conroy@qub.ac.uk
go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs
continue to refine grammatical and oral skills. t: +44 (0)28 9097 5458
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