Overview

Irish Studies at Villanova University offers a major as a specialization of a Global Interdisciplinary Studies (GIS) major. The major in Irish Studies provides an interdisciplinary and comparative approach to deepen students' understandings of the history, culture, religion, politics, literature, and society of Ireland.

Students may sign up for the major and choose their Irish Studies specialization through the Department of Global Interdisciplinary Studies in 36 Garey Hall. The GIS Chair and the Program Director of Irish Studies will work closely with each student to develop their individual interests, abilities, and career goals while fulfilling the requirements for their major.

Study abroad

Study options are available at major Irish universities on a semester or year long basis. In addition, students may take part in a six-credit Villanova-in-Ireland summer program at University College Galway.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Art of Ireland
Comptemporary Irish Literature
Narratives of Contemporary Irish Literature
Coming of Age Ireland
Writing Through Conflict: Belfast
Irish Epics, Visions & Hauntings

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

British Studies View 144 other Bachelors in British Studies in United States

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission with Essays
$80 application fee
Secondary School Report and Transcript(s): All documents submitted must be official and in the original language. Documents not in English must be accompanied by an official translation in order to be reviewed.
English Language Proficiency
Financial Documentation

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

69846 USD / year

≈ 69846 USD / year
Out-of-State

69846 USD / year

≈ 69846 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

69846 USD / year

≈ 69846 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

800 - 1300 USD / 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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Scholarships Information

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