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BA English and Sociology at Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Joint honours degree combining English literatures in their historical, linguistic, cultural and ideological contexts with Sociology, the study of societies, institutions, beliefs and cultural practices.

Faculty: School of Arts, English and Languages  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time  |  Intake: 2027/28 entry  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

English covers writing from Anglo-Saxon to contemporary global literatures; Sociology covers topics from power, conflict, climate change and social justice to identity, the body, emotions and mental health, with research-methods training (Q-Step Centre).

Career pathways

Graduates progress to roles such as statistical officer and to Master's study including MA English Literary Studies, MA Creative Writing, MSc Software Development, MLaw and PGCE.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer BBB (A-level).

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

Intake: September 2027

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

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