Programs
Students enrolled in the School of Irish Studies benefit from a small, welcoming department, the possibility of significant funding, and the chance for funded travel to Ireland.
Why Irish studies?
Studying Ireland’s rich history and culture introduces you to complex issues that echo around the world, such as colonization, rebellion, civil war, partition, famines, mass migrations, nationalism, language and cultural preservation, social change and shifting national identities.
Given the interdisciplinary nature of our programs, a degree in Irish Studies can open up potential career paths across a variety of fields, including:
- Post-Graduate Studies
- Arts and Culture
- Education
- Politics
- Civil Service
- Humanitarian work
- Business
- Community work
- Communications
- Law
- Public relations
Why this program?
This Irish Studies program is the only one of its kind in North America, allowing you to learn about Ireland and the experience of the Irish around the world.
- Flexible options that allow you to combine programs and disciplines.
- Benefit from a $3,000 annual tuition grant throughout your degree, and be eligible for general scholarships and travel support.
- Participate in an academic exchange with Irish Universities, and internships in Montreal and Ireland.
Undergraduate programs
Graduate programs
There are a number of options for students interested in pursuing graduate studies with an Irish focus. Students can apply to other departments’ graduate programs (e.g. History, English, Music, Political Science, Geography, Anthropology, Theatre, etc.), to research Irish topics with a fulltime faculty member from the School. Or they can apply to Concordia’s INDI or HUMA programs to do interdisciplinary work on Irish topics with a fulltime faculty member of the School as supervisor. Such students are eligible for possible funding support from the School.
Student funding
Be sure to consider our funding opportunities, including tuition awards, study grants to Ireland, and entrance scholarships.
