Overview
On the Major Irish pathway, you will study Modern Irish language (grammar, pronunciation, writing) and Modern literature, as well as optional modules (depending on combination) in the development of the language since the Gaelic Revival, Irish Cultural Studies, Folklore, Irish Dialects and Translation.
The literature modules will give you a solid understanding of writing in Irish from the early 20th century to the modern day, including the novel, short story, drama and verse, and the language modules will help you to achieve a high level of competence in written and spoken Irish.
Job roles
With this Irish with History (Hons) degree at Ulster University you could become:
- civil servant
- teacher
- translator
- broadcaster
- historian
- journalist
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Irish Government and Politics since 1922
- Making History: Skills for Historians
- Defining America: Themes in American History, C17th -C20th
- The Making of Modern Britain, 1750-1945
- 'The Age of Extremes': International History 1914-2014
- Ireland, 1798-1998: Union and Disunion
- Disenchanted Land? Culture and Society in Early Modern Europe
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
History Languages Literature View 1676 other Bachelors in Languages in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
A level
- The A Level requirement for this course is CCC.
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 and Maths at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
Scottish Highers
- Grades DDD
- A minimum of grade C in Math and English is required at Intermediate Level if not studying at Higher Level.
International Baccalaureate
- Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum 24 points (12 at higher level) including English and Maths.
GCSE
- For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C or 4 or above in English Language and Maths (or equivalent).
Tuition Fee
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International
15360 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15360 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.
- fees for full-time
- Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU Settlement Status Fees: £4,630
Funding
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