Irish and Spanish BA (Hons)
Queen's University of Belfast
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 65 graduates of Irish and Spanish BA (Hons) and other courses in Iberian Studies at Queen's University of Belfast for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Iberian Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Iberian Studies courses of Queen's University of Belfast
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Iberian Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25417 | £25091 | £29894 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22400 - £28957 | £19517 - £32681 | £21940 - £40192 |
All Iberian Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
The Irish language continues to form an integral part of Irish cultural life as a medium for education, music, literature, drama and television. The language has been spoken for over 2,000 years and boasts a vast early literature of world significance. The emphasis at Queen's is on modern Irish language and literature as essential elements of contemporary Irish culture and society. Insight into the country's earlier heritage is developed through the study of mythology, poetry, saga and folklore.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Iberian Studies courses of Queen's University of Belfast
Current jobs
All courses of Queen's University of Belfast
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Others in Celtic Studies courses of Queen's University of Belfast
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Irish and Spanish BA (Hons) at Queen's University of Belfast
| 25% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 15% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 10% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 10% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 10% | Design occupations |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Others in Celtic Studies
All Others in Celtic Studies courses of Queen's University of Belfast
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
Applicants who have not taken Spanish beyond GCSE level may be eligible for the Beginners pathway, where evidence of linguistic ability is required, typically GCSE grade B in Spanish or, if not taken, grade B in a Modern European language.
Costs
Tuition Fees Irish and Spanish BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4710 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £4710 | year 1 |
| EU | £20800 | year 1 |
| International | £20800 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4750 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £4750 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Queen's University of Belfast in top UK and global rankings.
See all 30 university rankings of Queen's University of Belfast
About Queen's University of Belfast
Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) is a public institution that has enjoyed international repute for the majority of the institution’s time as an educational centre, and this is reflected today in their impressive University Rankings from Times Higher Education and QS. With the university’s significant reputation for research prominence and academic results, and the city life on offer from Ireland’s capital, QUB deserves the consideration of any student hoping to excel in their field while also creating fond memories while they do it.
List of 326 Bachelor and Master Courses from Queen's University of Belfast - Course Catalogue
Where is this programme taught
Show on map
Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
City | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
French and Spanish BA (Hons) | Cardiff University | 79% | 35% | 0% | £9000 | £20450 £22700 | 146 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
|
Spanish and Adventure Tourism Management BA (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 86% | 5% | 20% | £9000 | £16520 | 127 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time |
|
Biological Sciences with Spanish for Science BSc (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | - | - | - | £9250 | £41650 | - | London | On campus Full-time |
|
|
Biotechnology with Spanish for Science BSc (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | - | - | - | £9250 | £41650 | - | London | On campus Full-time |
|
|
Physics with Spanish BSc (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 72% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £25300 | 151 | Belfast | On campus Full-time |
|
Law (Eng/NI) with Spanish LLB (Hons) | University of Dundee | - | - | - | £9250 | £20900 | - | Dundee | On campus Full-time |
|
History and Spanish BA (Hons) | University of Strathclyde | 86% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £19600 | 204 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time |
|
|
Spanish BA (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 75% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £20800 | 139 | Belfast | On campus Full-time |
|
|
English Language and Spanish BA (Hons) | Cardiff University | 78% | 5% | 0% | £9000 | £20450 £22700 | 130 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
|
Spanish with Management Studies BA (Hons) | University College London | 74% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £26200 | 175 | London | On campus Full-time |
