Queen's University Belfast

Law (Major) with Irish

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

This is a fully integrated programme between Law and Irish. You will study the Law of Northern Ireland and Ireland while also studying modern language and culture. The degree includes time spent in summer schools in the Gaeltacht which provides a unique opportunity for linguistic development.

Proficiency in an additional language, significantly enhances your employability. The Law School at QUB is ranked 9th in the UK for Law (Complete University Guide, 2026), and ranked joint 3rd in the UK for Law Graduate prospects (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2026). This is a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD), which means that students will be studying modules that are required for the academic stage of legal qualification.

Students also have the opportunity to explore their interests in final year with elective Law modules that allow them to specialise in a particular area, or simply receive a more rounded sense of what ‘Law’ is. Many of these modules consider law and law-like interactions on a local, national and international level.

Key highlights

  • Qualifying Law Degree covering the academic stage of legal qualification
  • Study the law of Northern Ireland and Ireland
  • Fully integrated study of Irish language and culture
  • Summer schools in the Gaeltacht for linguistic development
  • Final-year elective modules allow specialisation in chosen areas of law
  • Ranked 9th in the UK for Law (Complete University Guide 2026)

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAA — AAA

Scholarships

  • County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary

    Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.

  • Early Confirmation Award

    Funding Amount - £1500

    Up to £1,500
  • International 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 £1,500
  • LLB Senior Status International Scholarship

    Scholarships Value - £4000

    Up to £4,000
  • Queen's Loyalty Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Queen’s Family Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme

    Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000

    Up to £5,000
  • Vice 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

  • Solicitor
  • Barrister
  • Legal translator
  • Legal adviser
  • Civil servant
  • Policy officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB) | International: £24,600

Admission

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