Scrobh & Cumars, idna Gaeilge

University College Dublin

Ireland, Dublin

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University College Dublin

Ireland , Dublin

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

Z165

Application Fee

EUR 50

Credit point

60 Points

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2024

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 14,350 / year

Next Intake September-2024

Scrobh & Cumars, idna Gaeilge

About

This course is designed for those who are working in the broader Irish language sector with a specific focus on a high standard of language and transferable language skills such as media, translation, interpreting and copy-editing.

Students who complete this course graduate with a high standard of accuracy in language and interdisciplinary skills ranging from use of translation and media packages, to research skills, depending on the choices made by the student during the course.

Students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of dialectal and Standard Irish (An Caighde،n Oifigi؛il), attaining a C1 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or its equivalent.
apply the use of accurate spoken and written Irish in both academic and professional contexts, i.e. give interviews and participate in current debate on broadcast and print media; debate and analyse current affairs and academic topics.
appreciate the study of the Irish language and its literature as an integral part of Irish society past and present in a national and global context.
be proficient in the use of on-line and traditional resources.
demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of analytical techniques and theoretical issues in contemporary research in the Irish language.
demonstrate effective communication skills with appropriate use of subject-specific terminology.
discriminate and self-evaluate areas of academic specialisation that are best suited to their strengths as potential research scholars and as professionals.
translate literary, legal and official texts for use in the public domain at all levels of society.
use the study of Modern Irish as a means of enabling critical thinking about social and cultural issues.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants for graduate taught programmes should normally possess a first degree of at least a second class honours standard or the equivalent.

Applicants for graduate research programmes should normally possess a first degree of at least an upper second class honours standard or the equivalent and/or Master's degree or its equivalent.

In certain circumstances, applicants who has demonstrated other evidence of academic standing and/or relevant professional experience as satisfies the Governing Board of their suitability for admission to the degree programme. These criteria are considered non-standard admission requirements.

Career

Since its initiation many students from this Diploma have secured international scholarships, such as the Fulbright Award or the Ireland Canada University Foundation Scholarship, working annually in thirdlevel institutions in the US and Canada.

International opportunities can include posts in the following areas in Europe (European Parliament / Commission): translator, interpreter, copy-editing, administrative positions, lawyer linguist and publishing. Work in the European Union is not confined to one language which allows for diversity in employment.

National opportunities:

Publishing, terminology projects (Fiontar DCU, Focl³ir)
Media (print, radio television, online)
Teaching (second and third Level)
Research – particularly in the areas of media, revival, sociolinguistics, translation, terminology or literature for example
State and Semi-state bodies and funded organisations, such as Foras na Gaeilge, Conradh na Gaeilge and Eagrais Ghaelscolaochta.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 14,350 / year

Application Fee

EUR 50

How to Apply

If you are not a UCD student and have not applied previously, you must register before using the system for the first time. You'll find step-by-step instructions on how to apply in our instructions for applicants [pdf] and video tutorial.

If you have already registered you can return to the secure system using the login details you registered with. If you are a current or previous UCD student, please use your UCD student number (the system will pre-populate your personal details and you will not be requested to send transcripts).

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