BA Irish with Education
About this course
BA (Hons) in Irish Studies and Education, combining Irish language and literature with educational theory and practice. Core topics include Research Methods. Students take two Irish modules and one Education module each semester, with Irish language modules progressing from B2 to C1 level under the CEFR. The programme includes an Industrial Educational Placement in an educational setting and an individual project on an Irish Studies topic.
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Entry requirements
A level: 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.
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 30%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Modules
- Contemporary Educational Issues
- Facilitating An Effective Learning Environment
- Léamhthuiscint na Gaeilge 1
- Léamhthuiscint na Gaeilge 2
- Labhairt agus Scríobh na Gaeilge 1
- Labhairt agus Scríobh na Gaeilge 2
- Industrial Educational Placement
- Inniúlacht i Labhairt agus i Scríobh na Gaeilge 1
- Inniúlacht i Labhairt agus i Scríobh na Gaeilge 2
- Litríocht na Gaeilge 1: bunú an traidisiúin
- Litríocht na Gaeilge 2: Buanú an Traidisiúin
- Learning and Teaching with Technology
- Physical Health and Wellbeing
- Inclusive Educational Practices
- Multicultural education and language learning
- Miontráchtas/Tionscadal
- Scileanna Gairmiúla don Ghaeilge
- Léann agus Scileannan Aistriúcháin
- Oilteacht i Labhairt agus i Scríobh na Gaeilge
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Irish with Education at Ulster University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £16,000 and £26,000. The £23,000 median after fifteen months is £4,000 less than the UK median for Education.
What do graduates of BA Irish with Education at Ulster University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Irish with Education at Ulster University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Irish with Education at Ulster University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Does BA Irish with Education at Ulster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Irish with Education at Ulster University?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.