BA Irish Language and Literature
About this course
BA (Hons) in Irish Studies. Core topics include Research Methods. The programme is delivered entirely through the medium of Irish and spans language and grammar, literature, folklore, dialectology, and translation. Students select a topic from Irish Studies or Irish Language and Literature for a final-year research project.
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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 15 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 30%
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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Modules
- Léamhthuiscint na Gaeilge 1
- Léamhthuiscint na Gaeilge 2
- Labhairt agus Scríobh na Gaeilge 1
- Labhairt agus Scríobh na Gaeilge 2
- Meath agus Athbheochan na Gaeilge
- Béaloideas agus Staidéar Oidhreachta
- 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
- An Ghaeilge sna Meáin Chumarsáide agus an Ré Dhigiteach
- Litríocht na Gaeilge 2: Buanú an Traidisiúin
- Sochaí na hÉireann agus an Phleanáil Teanga
- Miontráchtas/Tionscadal
- An Ghaeilge Chlasaiceach
- Scileanna Gairmiúla don Ghaeilge
- Léann agus Scileannan Aistriúcháin
- Oilteacht i Labhairt agus i Scríobh na Gaeilge
- Forbairt Theangeolaíoch na Gaeilge
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Irish Language and Literature 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.
What do graduates of BA Irish Language and Literature at Ulster University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Irish Language and Literature at Ulster University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Irish Language and Literature at Ulster University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Does BA Irish Language and Literature 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 Language and Literature at Ulster University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.