Ancient Medieval Languages (PG Dip)

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University College Cork

Ireland , Cork

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

PDAML

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines11-Sep-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 16,700 / year

Next Intake 11-Sep-2023

Ancient Medieval Languages (PG Dip)

About

Why Choose This Course

This course offers the unique opportunity to engage in intensive study at the beginner’s level of a combination of ancient and medieval languages no longer taught in many universities. It provides excellent preparation for those considering pursuing a postgraduate degree in the study of some aspect of the ancient or medieval worlds.

Skills and Careers Information

The primary purpose of the Postgraduate Diploma in Ancient or Medieval Languages is to better prepare students for postgraduate work in the study of some aspect of the ancient or medieval worlds. However, it also provides a broad training suited for those interested in careers in the cultural and heritage sectors as well as in the education sector. A good basic knowledge of these languages will prove particularly useful for those involved in the maintenance of museum and library collections, historical archives, and the numismatic or antique trades.

Potential career paths include jobs involving historical archives, museum collections, the numismatic or antique trades, and teaching.

Requirements

In order to be admitted to the Postgraduate Diploma in Ancient and Medieval Languages a candidate should have a minimum of a Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or equivalent, in a subject entailing the study of modern languages, ancient or medieval history, art, literature or culture, or equivalent qualifications. Successful applicants must demonstrate evidence of having taken undergraduate or post-graduate modules in an area that involves the study of ancient or medieval history, art, literature or culture.

English Language Requirements

Applicants that are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university-approved English language requirements. Please visit our PG English Language Requirements page for more information.

For applicants with qualifications completed outside of Ireland

Applicants must meet the required entry academic grade, equivalent to Irish requirements. For more information see our Qualification Comparison page.

International/Non-EU Applicants

For full details of the non-EU application procedure visit our how to apply pages for international students.

In UCC, we use the term programme and course interchangeably to describe what a person has registered to study in UCC and its constituent colleges, schools, and departments.
Note that not all courses are open to international/non-EU applicants, please check the fact file above. For more information contact the International Office.

Fees and Costs

The EU fee for this course is €4,130.

The Non-EU fee for this course is €16,700.

Deposits

If your course required a deposit, that figure will be deducted from your second semester fee payment in January.

EU student fee payment

Fees for EU students are payable in two equal instalments. First payment at registration in August and the second in January.

International student fee payment

International Students can pay in two equal instalments once they have paid the appropriate deposit. The initial payment is due on registration and the balance usually by the end of January.

How can I pay?

You can pay by Credit/Debit card online or by credit transfer.

Questions?

If you have any questions on fee payment please email our Fees Office at [email protected].

How Do I Apply

1. Check Dates: Check the opening and closing dates for the application process in the fact file boxes at the top of the page.

For Irish and EU applicants we operate a rounds system and you can check the rounds closing dates here.
Note that not all our programmes are subject to the rounds system so check the opening and closing dates for your specific programme in the fact file boxes above.

2. Gather Documents: Scanned copies of supporting documents have to be uploaded to the UCC online application portal and include:

Original qualification documents listed on your application including transcripts of results from institutions other than UCC;
Any supplementary items requested for your course if required.

3. Apply Online: Apply online via the UCC online application portal. Note the majority of our courses have a non-refundable €50 application fee.

Any questions? Use our web enquiry form to contact us.

Additional Requirements (All Applicants)

Please note you will be required to provide additional information as part of the online application process for this programme. This will include the following questions:

You may enter the details of professional or voluntary positions held. We strongly encourage you to complete this section with all relevant work experiences that will support your application.
In addition to your previously declared qualifications, please outline any additional academic courses, self-learning and professional training relevant to this programme.
Please describe your motivation and readiness for this programme.
Please detail your computing/technical/IT skills.

Please add the name and email address of 2 referees.

The closing date for non-EU applications is 30 June 2023

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The Postgraduate Diploma in Ancient and Medieval Languages is a full-time diploma taken over 9 months. Its focus is upon the development of skills in two or more ancient or medieval languages from a group consisting of Classical Greek, Latin, Old English, Old Irish, and Medieval Welsh. It also develops knowledge of the history and culture of the societies using these languages. It better equips students with the basic language skills necessary in order to undertake postgraduate research into the ancient or medieval worlds.

Students take 60 credits consisting of language modules to a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 50 credits (Section 1) and cognate history and culture modules to a maximum of 20 and a minimum of 10 credits (Section II). They choose modules according to their experience in their chosen languages from within a group consisting of Classical Greek, Latin, Old English, Old Irish, and Medieval Welsh, and cannot take a beginners’ module if they have already passed it (or its equivalent).

Details of the programme content and modules are in the Postgraduate College Calendar and UCC Book of Modules

Disciplines

Arts

Celtic Studies and Social Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Programme

Qualification Required

2H2 Equivalent

2H1 Equivalent

1H Equivalent

Postgraduate Programmes

Bachelor Degree (البكالوريوس )

Minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5 point scale

Minimum CGPA of 2.8 on a 4 point scale

Minimum CGPA of 3.75 on a 5 point scale

Minimum CGPA of 3.2 on a 4 point scale

Minimum CGPA of 4.5 on a 5 point scale

Minimum CGPA of 3.6 on a 4 point scale)

English Program Requirements

English Language Requirements (for Non-Irish EU applicants)

Teaching in Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) is normally through the medium of English; therefore all applicants are required to demonstrate a high level of competence in the English Language.

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of equivalent competence in English Language through their school leaving examination or matriculation examination or by achieving the minimum standard (there may be higher levels for matriculation and/or particular programmes in individual institutions) in a recognised English language test, as specified below (note applicants are assessed on the results of a single sitting only):

UCC Language Centre Pre-sessional Programmes

These programmes are available to assist students who:

Have not achieved their required level of English for acceptance onto their undergraduate or postgraduate programme
Feel they do not have the academic or general English language skills necessary to succeed at the University

Find out more about the Language Centre's Pre-Sessional Programmes.

Career

There will be an average of 12 hours of language classes or lectures per week during both semesters.

Assessment varies slightly from module to module, but usually combines some form of continuous assessment, whether class tests or essays, with an end of semester examination, with the majority of marks for the final examination.

Who teaches on this course

The teaching team will be drawn from a number of different departments:

Dr. Tom Birkett, Dept. of English

Prof. John Carey, Dept. of Early and Medieval Irish

Dr. Kevin Murray, Dept. of Early and Medieval Irish

Dr. Emma Nic Cárthaigh, Dept. of Early and Medieval Irish

Dr. Caitríona Ó Dochartaigh, Dept. of Early and Medieval Irish

Dr. Catherine Ware, Dept. of Classics

Dr. David Woods, Dept. of Classics

Ms. Vicky Janssens, Dept. of Classics

Fee Information