BA (Hons) English and Irish in Belfast United Kingdom | Queen's University Belfast

At Queen's University, students pursuing English and Irish delve into the rich literary and linguistic heritage of both traditions. The curriculum spans from ancient Anglo-Saxon texts to modern Anglo-Irish, British, and international literature, examining English within its historical, linguistic, cultural, material, and ideological contexts. Irish, spoken for more than two millennia, plays a vital role in Ireland's cultural landscape through education, music, literature, theater, and media, with an extensive early literary corpus of global importance.
An English and Irish degree from Queen's equips students with essential skills and professional experiences prized by employers, organizations, and academic institutions. Graduates are highly sought after across local, national, and international job markets, with over 50% of graduate roles available to candidates from any field, including English. Employers particularly value the creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities cultivated by this program. Recent graduates have entered diverse sectors such as: Publishing, Media, and Performing Arts; Public Relations; Advertising; Library Science; Civil Service Fast Stream; Management Consulting; Notable Alumni Many distinguished alumni have achieved prominence in their respective fields.