
Course at a Glance
- BachelorDegree level
- Sir George Williams (SGW), CanadaLocation
- Cultural studies, humanities & social sciences, literature & languagesField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- Sir George Williams (SGW)Campus
- Certificate (Cert)Awards
- $34,800Fees
- Ask our teamScholarship
About this programme
Delving into the Irish experience will anchor and expand your understanding of the issues facing our planet today. The people of Ireland have a history that includes colonisation, famine, diaspora, civil war, partition, and the Troubles.
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Looking at what happened in Ireland can become the key to comprehending what’s at stake now as events like refugee crises, mass immigration and resettlement play out around the world. Irish contributions to literature, music and dance have had a global reach, with an incredibly rich and unique history of their own. Pursuing a degree in Irish Studies is the perfect way to weave your own tapestry of an educational experience, choosing from courses in political science, history, design, music, language, literature, theology, geography, and more.
Is this course right for you?
Our counsellors check your profile against this programme's entry criteria and tell you where you stand — before you pay anything.
What we look at
- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
- Budget, including living costs
University & programme
- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 6.0
- Study modefull-time
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements • Quebec CEGEP: DEC • Additional information for CEGEP applicants • High School: C+ • ACT or SAT is NOT required • Canadian curricula course requirements • Accepted international qualifications • International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 26 • International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): 4.3/7 • Additional Career-related Programme (CP) course requirements • Baccalauréat français: 11 • British system of education (GCE): • A-levels: At least two A-level exams DD or • AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or • BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results • Additional information for British System of Education (GCE) applicants • University Transfers (internal/external): C Applicants must also meet Concordia’s minimum admission requirements Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs. || U.S. and international applicants: Concordia's minimum requirements by education system (high school diploma, Baccalauréat français, IB, GCE and a country-by-country list of accepted secondary certificates) are published at https://www.concordia.ca/admissions/undergraduate/requirements/international.html · English: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5); TOEFL iBT 70; PTE Academic 50; Duolingo English Test 105 · English test waiver: Concordia states you must write an English test regardless of citizenship unless you meet one of these conditions: the last four years of high school and the DES, or the DEC, completed in Quebec in English or French; a minimum of three full years of study in a secondary or post-secondary institution where the sole language of instruction is English (institution accredited by a recognized body, e.g. Cognia, MSA-CESS, NEASC, CIS); the last four full years of study in French at a secondary school in Canada outside Quebec; IB Group 1 English (Language A: Literature, Language A: Language and literature, or literature and performance) at Higher or Standard Level; the American, Australian or British Option internationale du baccalauréat (OIB) or the baccalauréat français international (BFI); GCE/GCSE/IGCSE/O-level English Language or First Language English at grade C or 4 or better, or English as a Second Language at grade B or 6 or better; European Baccalaureate English as Language 1 or Language 2; or at least three years of secondary or post-secondary studies in one of the countries Concordia lists (American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Montserrat, New Zealand, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, St. Helena, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, USA, US Virgin Islands). Concordia reserves the right to require a test. Source: https://www.concordia.ca/admissions/undergraduate/requirements/english-language-proficiency.html · Application fee: CAD 100.00, non-refundable and cannot be waived (CAD 40.00 for Microprograms; CAD 18.36 for Independent studies) - https://www.concordia.ca/admissions/undergraduate/apply-now.html
The usual set for this level. Your counsellor confirms the exact list for this university.
- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$34,800 CAD / year≈ $25,588 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: Fall entry (September): deadline March 1; U.S. and international applicants: apply no later than February 1 to allow time for immigration document processing. | Winter entry (January): deadline November 1; U.S. and international applicants: apply no late…
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
Student stories
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Irish Studies (Cert) cost?
CAD 34,800 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 6.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.
What are the entry requirements?
Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements • Quebec CEGEP: DEC • Additional information for CEGEP applicants • High School: C+ • ACT or SAT is NOT required • Canadian curricula course requirements • Accepted international qualifications • International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 26 • International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): 4.3/7 • Additional Career-related Programme (CP) course requirements • Baccalauréat français: 11 • British system of education (GCE): • A-levels: At least two A-level exams DD or • AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or • BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results • Additional information for British System of Education (GCE) applicants • University Transfers (internal/external): C Applicants must also meet Concordia’s minimum admission requirements Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs. || U.S. and international applicants: Concordia's minimum requirements by education system (high school diploma, Baccalauréat français, IB, GCE and a country-by-country list of accepted secondary certificates) are published at https://www.concordia.ca/admissions/undergraduate/requirements/international.html · English: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5); TOEFL iBT 70; PTE Academic 50; Duolingo English Test 105 · English test waiver: Concordia states you must write an English test regardless of citizenship unless you meet one of these conditions: the last four years of high school and the DES, or the DEC, completed in Quebec in English or French; a minimum of three full years of study in a secondary or post-secondary institution where the sole language of instruction is English (institution accredited by a recognized body, e.g. Cognia, MSA-CESS, NEASC, CIS); the last four full years of study in French at a secondary school in Canada outside Quebec; IB Group 1 English (Language A: Literature, Language A: Language and literature, or literature and performance) at Higher or Standard Level; the American, Australian or British Option internationale du baccalauréat (OIB) or the baccalauréat français international (BFI); GCE/GCSE/IGCSE/O-level English Language or First Language English at grade C or 4 or better, or English as a Second Language at grade B or 6 or better; European Baccalaureate English as Language 1 or Language 2; or at least three years of secondary or post-secondary studies in one of the countries Concordia lists (American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Montserrat, New Zealand, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, St. Helena, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, USA, US Virgin Islands). Concordia reserves the right to require a test. Source: https://www.concordia.ca/admissions/undergraduate/requirements/english-language-proficiency.html · Application fee: CAD 100.00, non-refundable and cannot be waived (CAD 40.00 for Microprograms; CAD 18.36 for Independent studies) - https://www.concordia.ca/admissions/undergraduate/apply-now.html
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