BA Modern Irish
About this course
BA (Hons) Modern Irish is an undergraduate degree focused on the study of the Irish language, literature, and cultural heritage. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice and Language & Translation. Delivered over five years on a part-time basis, the course concludes with an individual research project or dissertation. The first year establishes language foundations through Cruinneas, Cruinneas breise, Cumarsáid na Gaeilge 1, and Léamh na Gaeilge 1. The second year continues language development and introduces regional variations and cultural heritage via Cumarsáid na Gaeilge 2, Léamh na Gaeilge 2, Canúintí na Gaeilge, and Béaloideas agus Traidisiúin na hÉireann. The third year advances grammatical accuracy, digital media usage, and literary analysis through Inniúlacht i Labhairt agus i Scríobh na Gaeilge 1, Athbheochan na Gaeilge, Scileanna Feidhmiúla Teanga, and Critic na Gaeilge 1. The fourth year broadens perspectives on Celtic cultures, linguistics, and sociolinguistics with An Domhan Ceilteach, Critic na Gaeilge 2, Teangeolaíocht na Gaeilge, and An Ghaeltacht i bhFócas. The final year centres on professional practice and academic research through Miontráchtas/Tionscadal and Léann an Aistriúcháin.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC 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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Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 25%
- A degree: 45%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Modules
- Cruinneas
- Cruinneas breise
- Cumarsáid na Gaeilge 1
- Léamh na Gaeilge 1
- Cumarsáid na Gaeilge 2
- Léamh na Gaeilge 2
- Canúintí na Gaeilge
- Béaloideas agus Traidisiúin na hÉireann
- Inniúlacht i Labhairt agus i Scríobh na Gaeilge 1
- Athbheochan na Gaeilge
- Scileanna Feidhmiúla Teanga
- Critic na Gaeilge 1
- An Domhan Ceilteach
- Critic na Gaeilge 2
- Teangeolaíocht na Gaeilge
- An Ghaeltacht i bhFócas
- Miontráchtas/Tionscadal
- Léann an Aistriúcháin
Questions about this course
What grades do I need for BA Modern Irish at Ulster University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level.
How many students continue on BA Modern Irish at Ulster University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.