Overview

The University’s Modern Irish (Hons) programme plays a vital role in preserving, sustaining and celebrating Ireland’s Gaelic literary and linguistic heritage as well as serving the demands of the Irish language sector within the local and international job market.

Key Facts

Ulster University offers a comprehensive range of programmes in Irish in both part-time and full-time mode at a number of centres which serve a diverse constituency of students. The breadth of Irish language provision at Ulster and the practice amongst staff and students of the subject of using Irish as a primary medium of communication reflects the University’s strong commitment to cultural and linguistic diversity within Northern Ireland.
At a personal level our programmes also fulfil the needs of individuals who wish to acquire the necessary competence to fully participate in the Irish language community as confident and independent users of the language. The BA programme has been designed to reflect the University’s vision of leading in the provision of professional education for professional life. The commitment to support graduates in gaining stimulating and fulfilling employment is one of the School’s primary concerns.

Career opportunities:

Cultural Officer

Irish Language Officer

Journalist

Lecturer

Presenter

Teacher

Translator

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication of the Irish language

Reading Irish

Irish dialects

Irish Folklore and Traditions

Proficiency in Speaking and Writing Irish

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 54 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

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

Belfast, United Kingdom

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

The A Level requirement for this course is BBC.

BTEC Awards

Irish Leaving Certificate

The Scottish Highers requirement for this course is BBCCC.

The Scottish Advanced Highers requirement for this course is CCD.

Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum of 25 points to include 12 at higher level.

Access to Higher Education (HE)

GCSE

English Language Requirements

HND - Overall Merit with distinctions in 45 Level 5 credits for entry to Year 1. Those applicants holding a subject-related HND with an overall Merit may be considered for entry to Year 2.

HNC – Overall Merit with distinctions in 75 Level 4 credits for entry to Year 1 only.

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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

Applies to you

Non-residents

2915 GBP / module

≈ 2915 GBP / module
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

809 GBP / module

≈ 809 GBP / module

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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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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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

Living costs

Belfast

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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