BA (Hons) Liberal Arts with Irish
St Mary's University College, Belfast
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As well as the language and literature classes attended by all the students who specialise in Irish, students who study on the Liberal Arts programme study writing and presentation skills relevant to a range of employment areas, such as journalism. Work-based learning is a key element of the Liberal Arts degree and Liberal Arts students with Irish very often seek work-based learning in newspapers, television companies and with radio through the medium of Irish. Students will also be encouraged ...Read more

As well as the language and literature classes attended by all the students who specialise in Irish, students who study on the Liberal Arts programme study writing and presentation skills relevant to a range of employment areas, such as journalism. Work-based learning is a key element of the Liberal Arts degree and Liberal Arts students with Irish very often seek work-based learning in newspapers, television companies and with radio through the medium of Irish. Students will also be encouraged to avail of opportunities to visit the Gaeltacht, for example, by applying for an Erasmus + work placement in a Gaeltacht area.

Course Content

This innovative degree offers students a combination of modules focusing on a chosen academic subject alongside other modules that make use of a wide range of disciplines to explore the human condition and our contemporary European context. This combination of focused study and broad development is a key feature of a Liberal Arts education. The learning programme seeks to develop the skills necessary to succeed in new and challenging situations. It also offers the opportunity to deepen one’s personal values and sense of responsibility towards the needs of society. The College therefore believes that a Liberal Arts degree offers students learning opportunities for both employability and fulfilment.

Teaching & Learning

On the BA (Liberal Arts) degree programme we do this by providing a range of learning experiences which enable our students to engage with subject and professional experts. Students are supported in developing attributes and perspectives that will equip them for life as professionals, while enhancing their development as independent, lifelong learners. The results of the National Student Survey have consistently shown that students rate the quality of teaching and learning in the College very highly. The College has recently completed an extensive refurbishment of the Student Centre, providing welcoming areas for students to meet and socialise. Additionally, the College has on its compact campus a modern, well-stocked library, an IT Open-Access Suite, dedicated workshop areas, a fitness suite and a specialist PE Centre. As St Mary’s students are also students of Queen’s University Belfast they have access to facilities at Queen’s, including the Students’ Union, libraries, IT facilities, Chaplaincy, Queen’s PEC and the Student Guidance Centre.

Assessment

The way in which you are assessed will vary according to the Learning Objectives of each module. Some modules are assessed solely through project work or written assignments. Some are assessed through a combination of coursework and end of semester examinations, while assessment of others may include a presentation or submission of a portfolio. Placement-based work is assessed through observation by College tutors with an input from placement staff. Details of how each module is assessed are shown in course handbooks which are provided to all students at the start of the year.

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Tara
10 Mar 22

St. Mary’s really is what I expected it to be. The staff and students are so welcoming and friendly. After starting in September, I have met so many new friends which has helped..Read more

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

St Mary's will charge £9,250 to full-time undergraduate students who normally are resident in England, Scotland or Wales. The mentioned fee is for 2019/20 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2020/21 year entry.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

St Mary's will charge £9,250 to full-time undergraduate students who normally are resident in England, Scotland or Wales. The mentioned fee is for 2019/20 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2020/21 year entry.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

St Mary's will charge £9,250 to full-time undergraduate students who normally are resident in England, Scotland or Wales. The mentioned fee is for 2019/20 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2020/21 year entry.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

For students who are Northern Ireland domiciled, these are currently £4,275 per year for full-time courses and £713 per 20-point module to repeat a module. The mentioned fee is for 2019/20 year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2020/21 year entry.

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Tara
10 Mar 22
BA (Hons) Liberal Arts with Irish
St. Mary’s really is what I expected it to be. The staff and students are so welcoming and friendly. After starting in September, I have met so many new friends which has helped...
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St Mary's University College, Belfast
191 Falls Road Belfast Antrim BT12 6FE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: City Hospital   0.5 miles away
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