Overview

Throughout the Irish and Politics (Hons) BA programme from the Queen's University Belfast students spend an extended period in the Gaeltacht each summer as part of our residential course. Final-year students can also avail of work internships in an Irish-language setting. Politics examines areas such as conflict, co-operation, theories of society, the value and ethical basis of political ideas and action, and at politics in different national and historical contexts.

Career opportunities:

This Irish and Politics programme from Queen's University Belfast will assist students in developing the core skills and employment-related experiences that are valued by employers, particularly in a world where critical thinking, cross-cultural awareness and communication skills are at a premium.
Typical careers include local government, teacher, language development officer, translator, manager, TV presenter, producer, writer and researcher.

Graduates may also enter careers in business, management consultancy and software development

88% of our graduates are in employment or further study within 6 months of graduation. Starting salaries may be in the region of £21,800.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Kings and Warriors

Dúchas na Gaeilge: Skills in Irish Translation

Scannánaíocht na Gaeilge: Studies in Irish

Irish Writing and the Short Story

Apocalypse! The End of the World

Politics and Policies of the EU

Politics of the Deeply Divided Societies

International Relations

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies Political Science View 650 other Bachelors in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-level;

ABB including A-level Irish

A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate will be accepted as part of an applicant's portfolio of qualifications with a Distinction* being equated to a grade A at A-level and a Distinction being equated to a grade B at A-level.

Irish Leaving Certificate;

H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in Irish

Graduate;

A minimum of a 2:2 Honours Degree, provided any subject requirement is also met

Note;

All applicants must have GCSE English Language grade C/4 or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22400 GBP / year

≈ 22400 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

4985 GBP / year

≈ 4985 GBP / year

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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