Irish and Portuguese BA

Students on this course will receive intensive tuition in Irish and Portuguese. You may also choose from a wide range of modules relating to Irish culture and society such as film-making, the short story, poetry, Gaelic identity, mythology and Scottish Gaelic, as well as a wide variety of literary, historical, social, cultural and linguistic aspects of Portuguese-speaking countries across the globe. The degree takes four years to complete (which includes a period studying abroad). Irish and Celtic Studies at QUB ranks 3rd in the UK for Research, [Source: Complete University Guide 2025,] After Stage 2, you will spend around 8 months working or studying in a Portuguese-speaking country. Students have the possibility to go to Portugal and Latin America and the choice to teach, study, complete a work placement, or volunteer. All students receive training focused directly on living and working/studying abroad.

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