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English and Irish BA (Hons)

Queen's University Belfast

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Queen's University Belfast

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Queen's Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Students undertaking English and Irish at Queens explore the literatures and languages of both traditions in the widest possible sense. From the earliest writings in Anglo-Saxon to contemporary Anglo-Irish, British, and ‘global literatures, students study English in its historical, linguistic, cultural, material and ideological circumstances. The Irish language forms an integral part of Irish cultural life as a medium for education, music, literature, drama and television. Spoken for over 2,000 years, Irish boasts a vast early literature of world significance.Studying for an English and Irish degree at Queens will assist you in developing the core skills and employment-related experiences that are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions. Graduates from this degree at Queens are well regarded by many employers (local, national and international) and over half of all graduate jobs are now open to graduates of any discipline, including English. In particular, employers value the initiative, imagination, creativity and independence of thought fostered by the English degree. The following is a list of the major career sectors that have attracted our graduates in recent years: Publishing, Media and Performing Arts Public Relations Advertising Librarianship Fast Stream Civil Service Management Consultancy Graduate Careers and Achievements Many of our former graduates have risen to the top of their fields and include many famous figures

Tuition fees

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£ 20,800per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : ABB

Including grade B in English Literature, English Language, or English Language & Literature, and 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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University information

Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

  • University League Table

    25th

  • Campus address

    Queen's Campus, University Road, Belfast, Belfast, BT7 1NN, United Kingdom

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Queen's is a member of the UK's Russell Group of research-intensive institutions.
Its historic campus with cutting-edge facilities is set in the heart of the affordable city of Belfast.
Queen's commits to preparing students for the future. It provides international students with dedicated careers support to help them fulfil their potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    32nd out of 96 4

    35th out of 101

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    148 73%

    24th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    45th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    54th

    16

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    141 69%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    60th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.81 70%

    93rd

    17

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