BA Anthropology and English at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

This joint honours BA combines anthropology, the study of human diversity, with English literature, language and creative writing, from Anglo-Saxon writing to contemporary Irish, British and global literatures.

Faculty: School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics | Department: Anthropology and English | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

English modules cover literature, the history, structure and use of the English language, and creative writing in prose fiction, poetry and scriptwriting. Anthropology includes a fieldwork-based dissertation module.

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Entry requirements

A level: ABB including A-level English (AS-level English grade A acceptable in lieu); at most one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate counts. Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level H3 in English. Access/Foundation Course: average 70% including 65% in Literature modules. IB Diploma: 33 points including 6 in English and 5,5 at Higher Level. Graduate entry: minimum 2:2 honours degree, provided the subject requirement is met. BTEC Extended Diplomas, HNC and HND considered if English subject requirements are met. Selection is on the UCAS form; applicants are not normally interviewed. HNC: 2 Distinctions and remainder Merits. GCSE English Language grade C/4 or equivalent required; a minimum of 5 GCSE passes at grade C/4 or better is expected. Irish Leaving Certificate applicants need at least 5 Junior Certificate grades C/Merit. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 24,600 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

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