Overview

This International Relations and Irish (Hons) BA programme from the Queen's University Belfast is about more than just armed conflict and insurgency. It also examines such trends as globalisation and considers the challenge from the rise of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, the process of European integration, humanitarian issues (such as poverty, development and refugees), and the role of the media in conflict. We look at conflict, co-operation and its origins, dynamics and trajectories, at theories of society, at the value and ethical basis of political ideas and action, and at politics in different national and historical contexts.

While studying Irish you will receive intensive tuition in the Irish language with four hours of language instruction each week. You may also chose from a wide range of modules relating to Irish culture and society such as film-making, the short story, poetry, Gaelic identity, mythology and Scottish Gaelic.

Career opportunities:

Studying for a degree in International Relations and Irish at Queen's will assist you in developing the core skills and employment-related experiences that are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions.
Graduates from this degree at Queen's are well regarded by local, national and international employers and over half of all graduate jobs are now open to graduates of any discipline.

Although the majority of our graduates are interested in pursuing careers in the public and voluntary/community sectors, significant numbers develop careers in the private sector, management consultancy, law, translation, media, museums and journalism. 88% of graduates in Irish 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:

Security and Terrorism

Modern Political Thought

Apocalypse! The End of the World

The Northern Ireland Conflict and paths to Peace

Studying Politics

Irish Politics

British politics in crisis?

American Politics

The Politics of Deeply Divided Societies

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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

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6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations Political Science View 445 other Bachelors in International Relations in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

A level requirements

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 requirements

H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in Irish

Access/Foundation Course

Not normally considered as Access Courses would not satisfy language requirements.

Graduate

A minimum of a 2:2 Honours Degree provided subject requirements are 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

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

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.

Funding

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