
Irish Language and Literature BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Irish Language and Literature BA (Hons)
Study Irish Language and Literature at Ulster University in the United Kingdom.
The 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 School of Irish Language and Literature of using Irish as a primary medium of communication reflects the University’s strong commitment to cultural and linguistic diversity within Northern Ireland. The University’s Irish pro...
Study Irish Language and Literature at Ulster University in the United Kingdom.<br/><br/>The 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 School of Irish Language and Literature of using Irish as a primary medium of communication reflects the University’s strong commitment to cultural and linguistic diversity within Northern Ireland. The University’s Irish programmes play 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. 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.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Derry~Londonderry
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Q540
Institution Code
U20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
C,C,C,C,C
Applicants may satisfy the requirement for an element of the offer grade profiles (equating to the final A-level grade stated in the standard 3A level offer profile - Grade C) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University
Access to HE Diploma
M:45
Overall profile of 45 credits at Merit (60 credit Access course) (GB Access course) An overall mark of 55% (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access course)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
To include 12 at higher level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
If completing a QCF National Extended Diploma (2012) the requirements are DMM.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
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/National 4/National 5
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/4 or above English Language. Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equiva
Scottish Advanced Higher
D,D,D
Applicants may satisfy the requirement for an element of the offer grade profiles (equating to the final A-level grade stated in the standard 3A level offer profile - Grade C) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University
A level
C,C,C
Applicants may satisfy the requirement for an A level C grade by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £17,010 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |