在皇后区学习英语和爱尔兰语的学生将在尽可能广泛的意义上探索两种传统的文学和语言。从最早的盎格鲁-撒克逊语著作到当代的盎格鲁-爱尔兰，英国和“全球”文学，学生们都在历史，语言，文化，物质和意识形态背景下学习英语。爱尔兰语作为教育，音乐，文学，戏剧和电视的媒介，是爱尔兰文化生活的组成部分。口语已有2000多年的历史，拥有大量具有世界意义的早期文学作品。
Students undertaking English and Irish at Queen's explore the literatures and languages of both traditions in the widest possible sense. From the earliest writings in Anglo-Saxon to contemporary Anglo-Irish, British, and global literatures, students study English in its historical, linguistic, cultural, material and ideological circumstances. The Irish language forms an integral part of Irish cultural life as a medium for education, music, literature, drama and television. Spoken for over 2,000 years, Irish boasts a vast early literature of world significance.<br>Studying for an English and Irish degree at Queen's will assist you in developing the core skills and employment-related experiences that are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions. Graduates from this degree at Queen's are well regarded by many employers (local, national and international) and over half of all graduate jobs are now open to graduates of any discipline, including English. In particular, employers value the initiative, imagination, creativity and independence of thought fostered by the English degree. The following is a list of the major career sectors that have attracted our graduates in recent years: Publishing, Media and Performing Arts Public Relations Advertising Librarianship Fast Stream Civil Service Management Consultancy Graduate Careers and Achievements Many of our former graduates have risen to the top of their fields and include many famous figures