Irish and Politics BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Irish and Politics BA (Hons)

The Irish language continues to form an integral part of Irish cultural life as a medium for education, music, literature, drama and television. The language has been spoken for over 2,000 years and boasts a vast early literature of world significance. The emphasis at Queens is on modern Irish language and literature as essential elements of contemporary Irish culture and society. Insight into the countrys earlier heritage is developed through the study of mythology, poetry, saga and folklore.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
University Road
Belfast
BT7 1NN

Application Details

Course Code

QL52

Institution Code

Q75

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

Not Accepted

Access to HE Diploma

Not Accepted

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Not Accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Not Accepted

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H3,H3,H3,H3,H3,H3

H2,H3,H3,H3,H3

Including grade H3 in Irish.

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

Not Accepted

Scottish Advanced Higher

Not Accepted

A level

A,B,B

Including grade B in Irish. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

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Fees and funding

Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland £4,750
England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands £9,250
EU, International £20,800

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