Overview

Enlarge your critical vocabulary and historical awareness with the English (Hons) program at University College Dublin. Explore how the study of literature intersects with questions of gender, politics and cultural theory. Learn how to research a topic, evaluate evidence and present your ideas in a cogent, persuasive way. Become a creative and dynamic critic yourself!

Careers

Graduates of English work across a wide range of industries, including:

Broadcasting and Journalism
Cultural Production and Arts Management
Public Relations
Business / Finance
Publishing
Law
Politics
Policymaking

Teaching

Heritage

Management Consultancy

Tourism

Humanities Research

Digital Media and Tech.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Critical Theory

Reading Medieval Literature

Irish Literature in English

Modern American Literature

Renaissance Literature

Romanticism

Global 19th Century Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

BS: 240

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Language Studies 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

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

63

Schedule a PTE test!

OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements

English, Irish, a third Language, Three other recognised subjects

General Entry Requirements (A-Level)

CCD

General Entry Requirements (IB)

24
29 BS

Subject Requirements (Mathematics)

A Level C for Maths/Stats
IB HL5 for Maths/Stats

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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

22600 EUR / year

≈ 22600 EUR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5880 EUR / year

≈ 5880 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 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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Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Dublin

Funding

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