Coleraine,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Irish Language and Literature in Londonderry United Kingdom | Ulster University
Ulster University
|
Londonderry United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,840
(c. USD21,213.09)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Attaining mastery in contemporary Irish. Learners will acquire hands-on exposure to the Irish language field, Gaeltacht regions, and Irish-speaking populations. Ulster University provides an extensive selection of Irish language courses through both part-time and full-time study options across multiple locations, catering to a wide variety of student needs. The wide-ranging Irish language curriculum at Ulster, coupled with the prevalent use of Irish as a main communication tool among faculty and students, demonstrates the institution's firm dedication to fostering cultural and linguistic variety in Northern Ireland. These Irish language initiatives serve a crucial function in protecting, maintaining, and honoring Ireland's Gaelic cultural and linguistic legacy while also meeting the needs of the Irish language industry in domestic and global employment sectors. Our courses empower you to engage confidently within Irish-speaking circles as a proficient language user while helping you secure rewarding career opportunities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A level
The A Level requirement for this course is CCC
Applicants may satisfy the requirement for an A level C grade by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University.
Applied General Qualifications
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma
Award profile of MMM
We will also accept smaller BTEC/OCR qualifications (i.e. Diploma or Extended Certificate / Introductory Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A Levels or other acceptable level 3 qualifications.
International Baccalaureate
Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum 24 points to include 12 at higher level. Candidates must fulfill the subject requirement for Irish (A level grade C or equivalent) via other qualifications.
Access to Higher Education (HE)
For Access qualifications validated by Ulster University or QUB the entry requirement is:
An overall mark of 55% (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access course)
Overall profile of 45 credits at Merit (60 credit Access course) (GB Access course)
GCSE
For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above English Language.
Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
The A Level requirement for this course is CCC
Applicants may satisfy the requirement for an A level C grade by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University.
Applied General Qualifications
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma
Award profile of MMM
We will also accept smaller BTEC/OCR qualifications (i.e. Diploma or Extended Certificate / Introductory Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A Levels or other acceptable level 3 qualifications.
International Baccalaureate
Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum 24 points to include 12 at higher level. Candidates must fulfill the subject requirement for Irish (A level grade C or equivalent) via other qualifications.
Access to Higher Education (HE)
For Access qualifications validated by Ulster University or QUB the entry requirement is:
An overall mark of 55% (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access course)
Overall profile of 45 credits at Merit (60 credit Access course) (GB Access course)
GCSE
For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above English Language.
Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
Tuition
GBP
15,840