English and Irish BA

Students undertaking English and Irish at Queen’s 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. English Studies at Queen’s brings to life an extraordinary heritage, as represented by Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney, where a new generation of award-winning writers and the brand new Seamus Heaney Centre (2024) continue a proud tradition

IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each test component or an equivalent acceptable qualification, details of which are ava

International students: £24,600

UK students: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB)

UK/Home: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB)

International: £24,600

Academic Year 2027/28

18:00 (UCAS equal consideration deadline)

• Belfast, United Kingdom