Course contact details
Admissions (Coleraine)
Email:admissionsce@ulster.ac.uk
Phone:028 70123210
Ulster University
Cromore Road
Coleraine
BT52 1SA
Irish with History
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Derry~Londonderry
Course summary
We are committed to using Irish as a primary medium of communication for students taking Irish as your Major subject. Our Irish programmes play a vital role in preserving, sustaining and celebrating Ireland’s Gaelic literary and linguistic heritage as well as serving the demands of the Irish language sector within the local and international job market.
We’ll support you to acquire the necessary competence to fully participate in the Irish language community as a confident and independent user of the language and to gain stimulating and fulfilling employment when you graduate.
On the History Minor pathway you will explore the processes that have shaped modern society through selected topics at each level.
On the History Minor pathway you will explore topics such as Film and the Vietnam War, Witchcraft and Magic, the Russian Revolution, United States’ Foreign Policy and many more. We present Historyin unique and exciting ways. Rather than traditional lectures and seminars, you will learn mainly in interactive workshops. You will create podcasts and digital presentations, design websites, organise conferences and produce research portfolios.
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- Q5V1
- Institution code:
- U20
- Campus name:
- Derry~Londonderry
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelCCC
Applicants may satisfy the requirement for an A level C grade by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University.
Scottish HigherCCCCC
Applicants may satisfy the requirement for an element of the offer grade profiles (equating to the final A-level grade stated in the standard 3A level offer profile - grade C) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University.
Access to HE DiplomaMerit: 45
Overall profile of 45 credits at Merit (60 credit Access course) (GB Access course)
An overall mark of 55% (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access course)
An overall mark of 55% (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access course)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above English Language.
Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.
Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.
Scottish Advanced HigherDDD
Applicants may satisfy the requirement for an element of the offer grade profiles (equating to the final A-level grade stated in the standard 3A level offer profile - grade C) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications to the same standard as defined by the University.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 24
A minimum 24 points with at least 12 points at higher level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM
If completing a QCF National Extended Diploma (2012) the requirements are DMM.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
English Language Requirements
English language requirements for international applicants
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Historical entry grades report
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Channel Islands | £9790 | |
| Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland | £4985 | |
| EU & International | £18030 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Please note that for NI, ROI and GB, these are the fees for 2026/27. Fees for higher education programmes in NI are set by the Department for the Economy and the 2027/28 fees will not be released until later in the year. It is expected that there will be an inflationary increase from the 2026/27 fee.
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