BA (Hons) in English

Republica de Irlanda

¿Qué aprenderé?

Our BA in English offers you the opportunity to explore books, films, and theatre under the guidance of world-class scholars. By studying English you will develop your knowledge, creativity, and writing skills, and get more from the literature you love.

The English Department at UCC has a strong tradition of creativity and independent thinking. In choosing the BA in English, you will join a community of scholars who are passionate about literature and dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and reach your potential.

Our BA introduces you to the subject in its fullest sense. Through reading, writing, discussion, and group and independent research, you will learn about literary genres, movements, and historical periods and develop a deep understanding of critical theories and current debates. You will also have the option of studying creative writing and digital literacy. The programme enables you to gain invaluable experience and skills in research, creative and critical thinking, effective communication, presentation, and teamwork.

Our BA in English offers you the opportunity to study English literature in all its variety from its earliest inception to the modern day. You will also benefit from programme-specific modules on creative writing, digital literacy, and problem-based learning.

We offer a challenging and enriching range of courses and allow you to shape your degree according to your interests. You will gain a broad foundation, exploring the subject from its earliest beginnings in Old English right through to contemporary culture and Digital Humanities, and progress to select elective modules and engage in independent research under the supervision of our expert staff.

In addition, you will gain knowledge and transferable skills vital to any future career or programme of study. In exploring literature, you learn to communicate clearly and persuasively; think logically and creatively; assess and apply critical theories; engage in independent research; formulate and evaluate arguments; and to understand key developments in society, politics, and culture.

Skills and Careers Information

English is a flexible and attractive degree which can help you achieve success in such professions as:

journalism and broadcasting
teaching
publishing
theatre
public relations
arts management
marketing and information sciences

Graduates of the BA in English have a range of transferrable skills including the ability to:

Write clearly and effectively
Think independently and creatively
Organise and engage in research
Evaluate ideas and derive conclusions based on research
Craft well-supported, logical arguments
Apply theories to understand critical problems
Present information cogently and concisely
Collaborate and work as part of a team

The UCC BA in English supports and sustains a lifelong relationship with literature, and equips you with the skills and knowledge to become a critical thinker, an effective communicator, an elegant writer, and a creative person able to make a positive contribution to our society and culture.

¿En cuál departamento estoy?

College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences

Opciones de estudio

a tiempo completo (3 )

Costos de estudio
€17.000,00 (US$ 18.219) por año
EU Student Contribution Charge: €3,000 per annum and the Capitation Fee: €147 per annum; EU Total fee: €5,832

*El precio que se muestra es una referencia, por favor verificar con la institución

Fecha de inicio

Esperado Enero 2026

Lugar

UCC Campus

College Road,

Cork,

T12 K8AF, Republic of Ireland

Requerimiento de entrada

Para estudiantes internacionales

Non-EU applicants are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate

Duolingo English Test (DET): DET 120 with a minimum score of 110 in each individual section

IELTS - International English Language Testing System/ IELTS Indicator Test: Minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum of 6.0 in each band

TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language - TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition Test: Minimum overall score of 90 and minimum of 20 in each section

University of Cambridge: 176+ on the Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English i.e.

Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) First Certificate, Grade A (CEFR Level C1)

Pearson PTE Academic: Minimum of 63 (with at least 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section)

Puede haber diferentes requisitos de IELTS en función del curso elegido.

AÑADIR A MIS FAVORITOS

Acerca de University College Cork

UCC es una galardonada universidad de enseñanza e investigación de clase mundial con más de 170 años de historia.

  • Clasificada en del top 2% de universidades del mundo.
  • Clasificada como mejor "ciudad cultural y creativa".
  • Más de 3.000 estudiantes internacionales.
  • El 90% de los estudiantes tienen empleo después de graduarse.

Ponte en contacto