Gaeilge / Irish - Arts (BA (Hons))

University College Cork

Ireland, Cork

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University College Cork

Ireland , Cork

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

Subject available through multiple programmes

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines9-Sep-2024

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Next Intake 9-Sep-2024

Gaeilge / Irish - Arts (BA (Hons))

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Why Choose This Course

Mic léinn agus céimithe d’ardchaighdeán a thagann chughainn ó Roinn na Nua-Ghaeilge, Corcaigh.

Liam Suipéal, Coláiste na rinne, rinn ó gcuanach

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Tá réimse an-leathain ar an scéal anseo, is féidir leat beag nach gach aon treo a dhéanamh leis an céim seo...

Timmy Collins, BA Irish

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Key facts

With its strong connections to the different Gaeltachtaí of Cork, Waterford and Kerry, the Department of Modern Irish is uniquely positioned to maximise student potential in the spoken language.
The range of research and teaching interests of the staff of the Department of Modern Irish, from medieval to modern times, from Irish manuscripts to modern literature, is unique in Irish third-level education.

Ionad na Gaeilge Labhartha, in Áras Uí Rathaille, possesses a fine collection of tapes and videos on Irish matters. The Boole Library, in addition to the Irish books in the Humanities section, holds a special collection of original Irish manuscripts, microfilms and rare books. Trips during term to Dún Chíomháin, UCC’s house near Ballyferriter in the West Kerry Gaeltacht, add a special social and cultural aspect to the students’ academic course.

Scholarships are available to students to enable them to spend longer periods in the Gaeltacht during the holidays. A vibrant Irish-language society, An Chuallacht Ghaelach, organises dramas, debates and various social activities, the annual highlight of which is the week-long Spraoi Cois Laoi in the first term.

Placement or Study Abroad Information

Study abroad

If you are studying through BA International, you will spend Year 3 studying at one of our partner universities abroad. We currently have links with universities in Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden Mexico, and the USA.

Work placement

If you study through the BA or the BA International, you will have the opportunity to avail of a work placement in Year 2. You can find out more here.

Requirements

Refer to CK101 and CK108. It is recommended that students selecting Gaeilge/Irish should have a minimum Grade H4 in the Leaving Certificate Irish examination or equivalent.

Non-EU Candidates

Non-EU candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.

To verify if you meet the minimum academic and language requirements visit our qualification comparison page.

Refer to our International Office page for more information on how to apply to UCC.

Fees and Costs

Refer to CK101 and CK108.

For International Fees see our Fees Schedule page.

How Do I Apply

Refer to CK101 and CK108. Students choose subjects in Arts when registering for First Year.

EU Applicants: The Central Applications Office (CAO) processes applications for undergraduate courses in Irish Higher Education Institutions. Refer to the CAO page for further information.

Mature Applicants (age 23 or over): See the CAO Mature Applicants page and the Mature Students Admissions Pathway (MSAP) page for essential information on the application process for mature students.

QQI FET/FETAC Applicants: See our QQI FET/FETAC Applicants page.

Non-EU Applicants: Non-EU applicants apply online via the UCC Apply portal. See our International Office page.

All Applicants: Please note that the modules listed are indicative of the current set of modules for this course and are subject to change from year to year. Please check the College Calendar for the full academic content of any given course for the current year.

In UCC, we use the terms programme and course interchangeably to describe what a person has registered to study in UCC and its constituent colleges, schools, and departments.

As well as acquiring the oral and written skills essential to any language degree, students who choose Gaeilge/Irish as part of their Arts programme will enjoy unique cultural enrichment. You will develop informed opinions on Irish life and civilisation through an acquaintance with the various sources of information on our heritage and a familiarity with Irish literature from early times to the present.

The Departments of Irish are uniquely positioned to provide an insight into the ancestral language, literature and culture of Ireland. For the students it can be a genuinely satisfying encounter: there is the sense of working in an original way with material that closely concerns themselves.

Cúrsai Staidéir
Tá idir theanga agus litríocht i gceist i gcúrsaí na Gaeilge. Is í an Ghaeilge féin an meán teagaisc. Bíonn ranganna beaga ar siúl ina ndírítear ar scríobh na teanga. Déantar cúram ar leith den teanga labhartha sa Saotharlann Teanga agus sna ranganna comhrá. Cothaítear scileanna léitheoireachta agus léirmheasóireachta sna cúrsaí litríochta. Scrúdaítear gnéithe éagsúla de stair chultúrtha na hÉireann.

Déantar staidéar ar theanga agus ar litríocht na Gaeilge ó thosach aimsire anuas go dtí an lá inniu. Cuireann an dá Roinn na cúrsaí céime ar fáil i bpáirt lena chéile: Roinn na Nua-Ghaeilge agus Roinnna Sean- agus na Meán-Ghaeilge.

Modules

Year 1

Core modules:

GA1003 Bunstaidéar ar Theanga agus ar Chultúr na Gaeilge (15 credits)

Year 2

Core modules:

Úsáid agus Cruinneas na Gaeilge

Elective modules:

Filíocht na hOchtú hAoise Déag
Litríocht Bhéil na Gaeilge
Prós na Seachtú hAoise Déag
Logainmníocht na Gaeilge
Dialanna na Gaeilge
Litríocht naNaoú hAoise Déag
Stair na Teanga
Tús Staidéir ar Scéalaíocht na Sean-Ghaeilge
CineálachaScéalaíochta: An Litríocht Bhéil agus an Gearrscéal Liteartha
An Ghaeltacht
Craoltóireacht na Gaeilge
Iriseoireacht na Gaeilge
Léann agus Lámhscríbhinní
Foghraíocht na Gaeilge

Year 3

Core modules:

Usáid agus Cruinneas naGaeilge

Elective modules:

Litríocht na Gaeltachta i gCúige Mumhan
Filíocht na Seachtú hAoise Déag
Nua-Fhilíocht naGaeilge
Scéalaíocht na Nua-Ghaeilge
An tÚrscéal sa Ghaeilge
Filíocht na Nua-Ghaeilge Luaithe
Léamh agus Litriú na Gaeilge
An tAistriú Liteartha
Scéal agus Saíocht na Gaeilge
Cúlra Litríochta na Sean- agus na Meán-Ghaeilge
Staidéarbunúsach ar an tSean-Ghaeilge

See the College Calendar for additional information on the Programme and the Book of Modules for Gaeilge for further information on the modules.

Disciplines

Arts

Celtic Studies and Social Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Recognised Qualification

Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) PLUS 1 Year at Bachelor degree level from a recognised university with competitive grades in specific relevant subjects

Band 2 Programmes

Minimum Entry Requirements

Minimum average of 90% in Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) PLUS competitive grades in year 1 at Bachelor degree level.

International Baccalaureate

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

Assessment

Written exams will take place before Christmas and in May. Not all modules will have formal examinations. Many modules use other types of assessment.

How to 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.

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.