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BA (Hons) Modern Irish at Ulster University

Ulster University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A part-time BA (Hons) in Belfast developing proficiency in communicative Irish alongside understanding of the Irish language community and the written language.

Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

In-depth training in Modern Irish, with early modules on grammar, pronunciation, stylistics and idiom. Students also study the Irish language in its historical and contemporary context and the folklore tradition of Ireland.

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Entry requirements

A-level essential subject: Irish (grade C, or equivalent via other qualifications to the University's standard). Irish Leaving Certificate: 104 UCAS tariff points from at least five subjects (four at Higher level), including Irish at H3 or above and English at H6 (Higher) or O4 (Ordinary). GCSE English Language grade C/4 or above. BTEC applicants must also satisfy the Irish requirement at Level 3 by another qualification.

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