Overview

The Irish Language and Literature (Hons) programme offered at Ulster University has been designed to reflect the vision of leading in the provision of professional education for professional life. To that end, students on the programme will study a broad range of modules covering the main aspects of Irish Studies including language and grammar, literature, history, folklore, dialectology. translation and Irish in professional contexts.

All staff in Irish are members of The Irish and Celtic Studies Research Institute which was rated the second in the UK for Celtic Studies in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014. Staff members are leading figures in the Irish Language revival movement and play key advisory roles at governmental level.

Career and Opportunities

Employment opportunities exist in a wide range of areas including education, the media, publishing, government, librarianship and various areas of business.

Civil Servant
Interpreter
Irish Language Officer
Irish Language Operator
Primary School teacher
Secondary School teacher
Translator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Classical Irish

Irish Prose Literature and Drama in the Twentieth Century

Cannology of the Irish language

Translation Studies and Skills

Folklore and Heritage Studies

Literature of the Age of Paintings

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 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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OTE

126

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Derry, Ireland

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature British Studies View 43 other Bachelors in Language Studies in Ireland

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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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OTE

126

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Level requirement: CCC

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma: award profile DMM

Scottish Advanced Highers: Grades CDD

Scottish Highers: Grades BCCCC

International Baccalaureate: Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum 24 points (12 at higher level)

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.

GCSE:

For full-time study, you must satisfy the GER for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language

Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.

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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

17010 GBP / year

≈ 17010 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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