English and Philosophy BA

Key highlights

• Literatures in English from Anglo-Saxon writings to contemporary global works
• Study of Irish, British and global literatures in cultural context
• Key philosophers studied, from Plato and Aristotle to Descartes and Marx
• Formal logic and critical thinking to sharpen reasoning and argumentation
• Brand new Seamus Heaney Centre opened in 2024
• Literary heritage linked to Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney and award-winning writers

Entry requirements

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

• Journalist
• Editor
• Copywriter
• Secondary school teacher (after PGCE)
• Civil service officer
• Policy researcher

Cost of study

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.