Overview

The Irish with Education (Hons) course from Ulster University is an excellent introduction to a future career in the general education sector. It will provide you with an introduction to the main concepts of educational theory and practice in NI, the UK and internationally.

Career opportunities

Students who study Irish with Education secure employment in several fields. Roles within the Irish language profession such as interpretation,community development and education are natural progression routes . Many graduates also pursue further study with formal educational roles such as a PGCE in Irish or Primary Education.

It is estimated that the number of students in Irish Medium Education will double in the next decade. A report published in June 2020 by leading language experts from the Council of Europe has stated that should be more education in Irish and there is a need to train more Irish-speaking teachers. This course answers that need.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Educational Issues

Facilitating An Effective Learning Environment

Reading comprehension of Irish

Speaking and Writing Irish

Industrial Educational Placement

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Irish

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Derry, Ireland

Disciplines

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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

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Level requirement: CCC

BTEC Awards

Irish Leaving Certificate: 96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level

Scottish Advanced Highers: Grades DDD

Scottish Highers: Grades CCCCC

Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum 24 points to include 12 at higher level.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17490 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

4855 GBP / year

≈ 4855 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Scotland and the Islands students fee - 9,535 per year

Living costs

Derry

Ireland

650 - 1000 EUR / month

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

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Career opportunities

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Derry

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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