Irish BA
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
The Irish language is fast growing in Belfast and further afield. This programme equips students to develop a sophisticated grasp of modern Irish language language and culture. A range of modules will provide you with a broad understanding of Irish culture and society and include Irish-language film studies, human rights in contemporary literature, and opportunities for tailored work placements within the vibrant Irish-language sector.
The growth of Gaelic identity is also explored and insight into the country’s wider heritage is developed through the study of Celtic mythology and Scottish Gaelic. Tá borradh faoin Ghaeilge i mBéal Feirste agus níos faide i gcéin. Cuireann an clár seo ar chumas na mac léinn tuiscint shofaisticiúil a fhorbairt ar theanga agus ar chultúr na Gaeilge.
Cuirfear réimse modúl ar fáil a thabharfaidh tuiscint leathan ar chultúr agus sochaí na hÉireann ; ina measc modúil ar an scannánaíocht, cearta an duine sa litríocht chomhaimseartha, agus deiseanna am a chaitheamh ar thaithí oibre in earnáil bhríomhar na Gaeilge. Pléitear fás na féiniúlachta Gaelaí chomh maith agus tugtar léargas ar oidhreacht leathan na tíre trí staidéar a dhéanamh ar an mhiotaseolaíocht agus ar Ghaeilge na hAlban.
Key highlights
- Develops a sophisticated grasp of modern Irish language and culture
- Modules include Irish-language film studies and human rights in literature
- Tailored work placements within the Irish-language sector
- Study of Celtic mythology and Scottish Gaelic
- Explores the growth of Gaelic identity and Irish heritage
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
- Irish-medium teacher
- Translator
- Irish language development officer
- Broadcast journalist
- Arts and heritage officer
- Interpreter
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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