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Students on the programme will study Modern Irish language (grammar, pronunciation, writing) and Modern literature, as well as optional modules (depending on combination) in the development of the language since the Gaelic Revival, Irish Cultural Studies, Folklore, Irish Dialects and Translation. The literature modules will give you a solid understanding of writing in Irish from the early 20th century to the modern day, including the novel, short story, drama and verse, and the language modules will help you to achieve a high level of competence in written and spoken Irish.

Irish Studies

Discover Irish courses at Ulster University

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) in Modern Irish - BA (Hons)  Part-time , Undergraduate ,  2025/26 entry year , , Belfast campus

Achieve proficiency in communicative skills in Irish while developing a deep understanding of the Irish language community and the written language.

Key information:

  • Part-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • Belfast campus

Business Studies with Irish - BSc (Hons)  Full-time , Undergraduate ,  2026/27 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus

Combining business acumen with fluency in the Irish language for a powerful professional edge.

Key information:

  • UCAS code: N1Q6
  • Full-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • Derry~Londonderry campus

Global Business with Irish - BSc (Hons)  Full-time , Undergraduate ,  2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus

Combining business acumen with fluency in the Irish language for a powerful professional edge.

Key information:

  • UCAS code: N1Q6
  • Full-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • Derry~Londonderry campus

Irish Language - Diploma  Part-time , Undergraduate ,  2025/26 entry year , , Belfast campus

Achieve fluency in spoken Irish and efficiency in written Irish. Completion of this programme can be a pathway to study Irish at degree level.

Key information:

  • Part-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • Belfast campus

Irish Language - Diploma  Part-time , Undergraduate ,  2025/26 entry year , , Aonach Mhacha Centre, Armagh

Achieve fluency in spoken Irish and efficiency in written Irish. Completion of this programme can be a pathway to study Irish at degree level.

Key information:

  • Part-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • Aonach Mhacha Centre, Armagh

Irish Language - Diploma  Part-time , Undergraduate ,  2025/26 entry year , , Burnavon Arts Centre, Cookstown

Achieve fluency in spoken Irish and efficiency in written Irish. Completion of this programme can be a pathway to study Irish at degree level.

Key information:

  • Part-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • Burnavon Arts Centre, Cookstown

Irish Language - Diploma  Part-time , Undergraduate ,  2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus

Achieve fluency in spoken Irish and efficiency in written Irish. Completion of this programme can be a pathway to study Irish at degree level.

Key information:

  • Part-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • Derry~Londonderry campus

Irish Language and Literature - BA (Hons)  Full-time , Undergraduate ,  2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus

Achieving excellence in modern Irish. Students will gain experience of the Irish Language sector, of the Gaeltacht and of Irish speaking communities.

Key information:

  • UCAS code: Q540
  • Full-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • Derry~Londonderry campus

Irish Language Translation, Interpreting and Professional Language Skills - MA  Full-time , Postgraduate ,  2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus

Linguistic training to meet the needs of the Irish Language translation sector. Includes training in MemoQ (Kilgray).

Key information:

  • Full-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • Derry~Londonderry campus

Irish Language Translation, Interpreting and Professional Language Skills - MA  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus

Linguistic training to meet the needs of the Irish Language translation sector. Includes training in MemoQ (Kilgray).

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • Derry~Londonderry campus

Irish with Education - BA (Hons)  Full-time , Undergraduate ,  2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus

Combine Irish with education to maximize your potential

Key information:

  • UCAS code: Q5X3
  • Full-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • Derry~Londonderry campus

Irish with History - BA (Hons)  Full-time , Undergraduate ,  2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus

Achieve proficiency in written and spoken Irish and an in depth knowledge of the historical processes that have shaped modern society.

Key information:

  • UCAS code: Q5V1
  • Full-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • Derry~Londonderry campus

Irish with Music - BA (Hons)  Full-time , Undergraduate ,  2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus

Achieve proficiency in written and spoken Irish and an in depth knowledge of music. Students will spend time in the Gaeltacht.

Key information:

  • UCAS code: Q5W3
  • Full-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • Derry~Londonderry campus

Law with Irish - LLB (Hons)  Full-time , Undergraduate ,  2026/27 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus

The Ulster Law School has an excellent reputation for teaching, research, student support and student development.

Key information:

  • UCAS code: M1Q5
  • Full-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • Derry~Londonderry campus

Law with Irish - LLB (Hons)  Full-time , Undergraduate ,  2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus

The Ulster Law School has an excellent reputation for teaching, research, student support and student development.

Key information:

  • UCAS code: M1Q5
  • Full-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • Derry~Londonderry campus

Law with Irish - LLB (Hons)  Part-time , Undergraduate ,  2026/27 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus

The Ulster Law School has an excellent reputation for teaching, research, student support and student development.

Key information:

  • Part-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • Derry~Londonderry campus

Law with Irish - LLB (Hons)  Part-time , Undergraduate ,  2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus

The Ulster Law School has an excellent reputation for teaching, research, student support and student development.

Key information:

  • Part-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • Derry~Londonderry campus

Music with Irish - BA (Hons)  Full-time , Undergraduate ,  2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus

A course for the modern musician.

Key information:

  • UCAS code: W3Q5
  • Full-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • Derry~Londonderry campus

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