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BA French and Irish at Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A joint honours BA in French and Irish with emphasis on modern language, culture and identity. Students can begin French as a beginner.

Department: Arts, English and Languages  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Intake: 2027/28  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

French language and francophone cultures alongside Irish language, cinema, the short story, the novel and modern poetry. Includes about eight months abroad after Stage 2 and a three-week Gaeltacht residential in Rannafast, Donegal at the end of Stages 1 and 2.

Career pathways

Former students hold senior positions across Irish language sectors; links with media production, translation and language promotion agencies. Postgraduate options include MA Arts Management and MA Translation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer ABB (A-level) for 2027/28 entry.

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

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

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