Bachelor of Irish Studies at Fordham University

Fordham University

United States of America, Manhattan

University Rank:#1001

International students can study the Irish Studies at Fordham University across its Lincoln Center and Rose Hill campuses in Manhattan , United States of America. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered across its Lincoln Center and Rose Hill campuses. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 30, 2027.

About Bachelor of Irish Studies

Fordham's Institute of Irish Studies, home to the first Irish studies program in the United States, provides an interdisciplinary, intercampus minor that seeks to promote a serious and thoughtful appreciation of Irish history, culture, and society. As an Irish studies minor, you'll be allowed to tailor your emphasis to your own interests, picking from a variety of classes including courses in history, literature, language, theatre, religious studies, art, music, and the social sciences, giving you a mature understanding of Ireland and the Irish diaspora, particularly in America.

The Irish studies minor is designed to promote a historical and cultural understanding of Ireland through its language, literature, and diaspora. This focus includes the Irish contribution__ intellectually, spiritually, artistically__to Western civilization, as well as Ireland's experience as one of the first post-colonial nations. From poetry to politics, the minor engages with a rich and varied culture and may be of particular interest to students of Irish descent exploring their place__historical and contemporary__in a pluralistic society.

Of course, you'll learn more than Irish studies here. You'll also study philosophy, theology, history, mathematics, languages, and the arts through Fordham's common core curriculum, the centerpiece of our liberal arts education. We want you to excel in your field__and as a human being.

Irish studies is well-suited as a minor for students majoring in English, comparative literature, communication and media studies, history, or political science. However, the program is designed to be approachable from all majors, and allows students to pick their own specialization in Irish studies. It is possible to do a major in Irish studies by consulting with the class dean and the program director of Irish studies and designing an individualized major.

As a minor, you'll select one course in Irish literature, one course in Irish history, and four elective courses.

Irish Literature Courses:

Modern Drama as Moral Crucible
Contemporary Irish Literature

Irish History:

Medieval Ireland
The Tudors
The World of Queen Elizabeth
20th Century Ireland

A minor in Irish studies will help prepare you for a career in fields such as diplomacy and international relations, economics, teaching, publishing, journalism, public relations, marketing, theatre, and civil service.

The Institute of Irish Studies has facilitated internships at such places as the Irish Consulate, Irish theatre groups, and Irish publications in New York City.

Disciplines

Interdisciplinary

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Irish Studies at Fordham University

Entry Requirements

Common Application, including the essay and optional short answer response in the writing section, and the $70 application fee.
Letter of Recommendation
Transcripts
English Language Proficiency Test Results
- International students whose first language is not English must demonstrate their proficiency through English Language Proficiency test results.
  - TOEFL iBT: 90+ (Fordham code: 2259)
  - TOEFL ITP Level 1 Test with Vericant Interview option (China only): 575+
  - IELTS & IELTS Indicator: 7.0+
  - Duolingo English Test (DET): 125+
  - Pearson Test of English (PTE): 65+
- International students who are not submitting required TOEFL, IELTS, DET or PTE results must complete the English Language Proficiency Test Waiver Request Form linked within the online applicant portal after an application has been officially submitted.
- Applicants who live in the New York City area can alternatively take Fordham’s ESL placement evaluation (FELT) at the Institute of American Language and Culture. Email [email protected] or call +1-212-636-6353 to make an appointment.
Fordham University Statement of Funding or CSS Profile
- Fordham University has a need-aware admission process for first-year applicants who plan to attend Fordham for the Fall term on a non-immigrant visa.
- Applicants who plan to fully fund their study at Fordham are required to complete the Fordham University Statement of Funding. This form will be available to eligible applicants upon submission of the application.
- Applicants who plan to partially fund their study at Fordham and will apply for need-based financial aid are required to complete the CSS Profile and demonstrate an ability to pay (Expected Family Contribution) at least $30,000 USD per year.

English Requirements

PTEMin 65
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 90

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Irish Studies at Fordham University

Application Fee 70

How to Apply for Bachelor of Irish Studies at Fordham University

Required Components:

The Common Application, including an essay
High school transcript
Letter of recommendation

Optional Components:

SAT or ACT scores (SAT code: 2259; ACT code: 2748). We are test-optional for the 2023-2024 admission cycle. Please review our additional guidance on test score submission.
Optional short responses
- Additional information
- COVID-19 impact
- Unique Fordham question

Selecting a College and a Campus

Students must select a campus when they apply to Fordham, either Rose Hill in the Bronx or Lincoln Center in Manhattan.
Students must also select a college when they apply to Fordham, either Fordham College at Rose Hill, Fordham College at Lincoln Center or the Gabelli School of Business at Rose Hill and Lincoln Center.
Students are only evaluated for the campus and college to which they apply.

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Make sure to check out what we're looking for in our applicants.
Requirements for international, transfer, as well as theatre, dance, and visual arts majors differ--so we have some helpful guidelines on these pages.
Due to our large applicant pool, we are unable to accommodate requests for personal interviews.

Application Deadlines

Note on application deadlines: For Fordham University, we would like your application to be as complete as possible by the deadline. We do understand that it is not always possible for official scores and supporting documents to arrive with the application. Only the Common Application needs to arrive on or before the deadline. However, we should receive any other supporting documents within two weeks of the deadline.

Fall Admission

Early Action (Non-Binding)*: November 1
- *Applicants to Dance and Theatre majors apply Early Action.
Early Decision I (Binding): November 1
Regular Decision: January 3
Early Decision II (Binding): January 3

Spring Admission

November 1 Deadline
- Students who are looking to enroll at Fordham in January 2024 should apply as Spring 2024 applicants.

Information About Application Fee Waivers
Our institution proudly participates in the following fee waiver programs:

College Board’s SAT-to-College Application Fee-Waiver Program. If you took the SAT using a fee waiver, you automatically qualify for a college application fee waiver to apply for admission here at Fordham University. You can learn more about this program at College Board.
Students can also select the "NACAC Fee Waiver" option on the Common Application.
We are pleased to offer waived application fees for members and dependents of members of the US Armed Forces. If you indicate you are a veteran on the Common Application, we will automatically waive your fee.
You’ll find a range of other fee waiver options on the Common Application. Please select the one that fits you best.

Am I a first-year student or a transfer student?
Any student who earns college credit after completing a secondary school diploma is considered a transfer student, regardless of the number of credits completed. Both matriculated and non-matriculated students who earn credit will be considered a transfer. If you have audited a class or completed noncredit coursework, then you may be considered an incoming first-year student. Typically, students who complete language intensive classes, who do not earn credit, are considered incoming first-year students.

Students who begin their studies at a college or university and withdraw prior to earning credit must contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission via email at [email protected] to confirm their status. In order to be considered as a first-year, a student must withdraw prior to the add/drop date at the institution they attended and provide official documentation (college transcript, withdrawal form) indicating the date of their withdrawal. In addition, to be considered a first year, the student must not have had any financial aid disbursed from the federal government while at the college or university that he or she attended.

The Office of Undergraduate Admission will exercise professional judgment and consider each student’s circumstances to ensure that, regardless of status (first year or transfer), the best interest of the student’s needs are met related to enrollment.

Note: Fordham University (its undergraduate colleges, graduate and professional schools) is an eligible institution of higher education that admits as students only persons who (i) have a high school diploma (ii) have a recognized equivalent.

Bachelor of Irish Studies at Fordham University

Fordham University

United States of America, Manhattan