Course contact details
Admissions (Coleraine)
Email:admissionsce@ulster.ac.uk
Phone:028 70123210
Ulster University
Cromore Road
Coleraine
BT52 1SA
Course summary
Study Irish Language and Literature at Ulster University in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive range of programmes in Irish in both part-time and full-time mode at a number of centres which serve a diverse constituency of students. The breadth of Irish language provision at Ulster and the practice amongst staff and students of the School of Irish Language and Literature of using Irish as a primary medium of communication reflects the University’s strong commitment to cultural and linguistic diversity within Northern Ireland. The University’s 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. At a personal level our programmes also fulfil the needs of individuals who wish to acquire the necessary competence to fully participate in the Irish language community as confident and independent users of the language. The BA programme has been designed to reflect the University’s vision of leading in the provision of professional education for professional life. The commitment to support graduates in gaining stimulating and fulfilling employment is one of the School’s primary concerns.
How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- U20
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry 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.
UCAS TariffNot accepted
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
To include 12 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.
Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.
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.
This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.
Course optionsHistorical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
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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