BA English & Irish

The BA in English and Irish at Queen's University Belfast is designed for individuals interested to study both English language, literature and cultural forms along with Irish language and literature. This program blends work in language, literature and culture and provides a wide range of options that span from the earliest periods of literature right up to the present day.Course Content: The program begins with a foundational knowledge of English and Irish language, literature and culture. Then, students will be exploring different periods of literature and culture. Later, they will have the opportunity to specialize in the areas they find most interesting. Cross-cultural exploration between English and Irish is also a significant part of the program.Key Modules: The course includes key modules such as Introduction to English Language and Literature, Modern Irish for Beginners and Intermediate Irish for Non-Beginners (Irish), Medieval Irish Literature (Irish), Contemporary Irish Language (Irish), Poetry and Society (English), and Aspects of Modernism (English) among others. Future Careers: Graduates can expect a wide range of career opportunities in fields such as Media and Broadcasting, Translation, Teaching, Creative Writing, Public Sector Employment, Civil Service, Library and Museum work, PR Companies, Teaching, translating, media & public relations, and arts administration.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.