Overview

We are the highest ranked History course in Northern Ireland and amongst the highest ranked in the UK for student satisfaction meaning you will study with leading historians who are nationally recognised for the quality of their teaching.

This Irish with History (Hons) programme from Ulster University will stimulate your intellectual curiosity and challenge you to think critically about the world around you. You will develop a wide range of written, verbal, and analytical skills through the study of the historical processes that have shaped modern society. You will explore topics such as Film and the Vietnam Conflict, Witchcraft and Magic, the Russian Revolution, United States’ Foreign Policy and many more.

Career options

With this degree you could become:

broadcaster
civil servant
heritage leader
historian
journalist
teacher
translator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Making History: Skills for Historians
The Making of Modern Britain and Ireland, 1800-1945
The Great Powers and the Middle East since 1880
Irish Government and Politics since 1922
Irish Translation Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 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

360-480

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Derry, Ireland

Disciplines

History British Studies View 17 other Bachelors in History 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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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Level: Grades CCC

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

ILC: 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
Scottish Advanced Highers: Grades DDD

Scottish Highers: Grades CCCCC
Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum 24 points (12 at higher level)

Higher Education:

Overall profile of 55% (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course)

Overall profile of 45 credits at Merit (60 credit Access Course) (GB Access Course)

GCSE:

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
Essential Skills Level 2 Numeracy will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE Maths.

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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.

Funding

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