Irish and Spanish BA
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
Students on this course will receive intensive tuition in Irish and Spanish. You may also chose from a wide range of modules relating to Irish culture and society such as film-making, the short story, poetry, Gaelic identity, mythology and Scottish Gaelic, as well as a wide variety of literary, historical, social, cultural and linguistic aspects of Spanish-speaking countries across the globe. The degree takes four years to complete (which includes the study abroad year).
After Stage 2, you will spend an academic year working or studying in a Spanish-speaking country. Students have the possibility to go to Spain and Latin America and the choice to teach, study, complete a work placement, or volunteer. All students receive training focused directly on living and working/studying abroad.
Key highlights
- Intensive tuition in both Irish and Spanish languages
- Modules include film-making, poetry, Gaelic identity, mythology and Scottish Gaelic
- Explore literature, history and culture of Spanish-speaking countries worldwide
- Year abroad in Spain or Latin America after Stage 2
- Teach, study, complete a work placement or volunteer abroad
- Dedicated training for living and working or studying abroad
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB — ABB
Scholarships
County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary
Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.
Early Confirmation Award
Funding Amount - £1500
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarships
This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.
INTO Progressors Scholarship
£1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.
Up to £1,500LLB Senior Status International Scholarship
Scholarships Value - £4000
Up to £4,000Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesQueen’s Family Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesRoyal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme
Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate
50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Translator
- Interpreter
- Irish-medium teacher
- Modern languages teacher
- Bilingual media researcher
- International relations officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB) | International: £24,600
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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