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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: QR55

Irish and Portuguese

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland
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4 yearsDuration
£20,800Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
99%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Queen's University Belfast, the BA (Hons) Irish and Portuguese provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Students on this course will receive intensive tuition in Irish and Portuguese. You may also choose from a wide range of modules relating to Irish culture and society such as film-making, the short story, poetry, Gaelic identity, mythology and Scottish Gaelic, as well as a wide variety of literary, historical, social, cultural and linguistic aspects of Portuguese-speaking countries across the globe. The degree takes four years to complete (which includes a period studying abroad). International tuition fees are £20,800 per year, home/UK fees are £4,750 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Irish Language Fundamentals
Portuguese Language Fundamentals
Contemporary Irish Literature
Lusophone Literature and Culture
Irish Cultural Identity and Society
Portuguese Grammar and Syntax
Irish History and Mythology
Modern Portuguese-Speaking Worlds
UCAS Code:QR55
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

Including grade B in Irish. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

UCAS Points126

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,800

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£83,200

Home Student Fee

£4,750

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Queen's University Belfast

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£24,000£26,500

UK subject average: £25,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
99%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
89%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast offers Irish and Portuguese as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#174QS World
#26UK Ranking
25,080+Students
223+Courses
Russell GroupTEF
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