- Students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of dialectal and Standard Irish (An Caighdeán Oifigiúil), attaining a C1 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or its equivalent.
- Able to discriminate and self-evaluate areas of academic specialisation that are best suited to their strengths as research scholars and as professionals.
- 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, research methods and theoretical issues in contemporary research in the Irish language.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills with appropriate use of subject-specific terminology and with an ability to explain the rationale underlying research conclusions.
- Translate literary, legal and official texts for use in the public domain;
- Use the study of Modern Irish as a means of enabling critical thinking about social and cultural issues.
MA Scríobh & Cumarsáid na Gaeilge
MA (NFQ Level 9)
This course is available through the following application route(s)
- Duration:
- 1 Year
- Attendance:
- Full Time
- Delivery:
- On Campus
- NFQ Level:
- 9 (90 credits)
- Level:
- Graduate Taught
- Award:
- Master of Arts
- Next Intake:
- 2024/2025 September
- Country Specific Entry Requirements:
- Visit the UCD Global Undergraduate Entry Requirements webpage.
- Other School Leaving Requirements:
- See www.ucd.ie/admissions
Curricular information is subject to change.
- Duration:
- 2 Years
- Attendance:
- Part-Time
- Delivery:
- On Campus
- NFQ Level:
- 9 (90 credits)
- Level:
- Graduate Taught
- Award:
- Master of Arts
- Next Intake:
- 2024/2025 September
- Country Specific Entry Requirements:
- Visit the UCD Global Undergraduate Entry Requirements webpage.
- Other School Leaving Requirements:
- See www.ucd.ie/admissions
Curricular information is subject to change.
This course is designed for students of Irish language and literature and for those working in the Irish language sector. There is a focus on a high standard of language and transferable language skills. Students who complete this course graduate with a high standard of accuracy in Irish language, and an understanding of its role in Irish society and Europe.
Work placements are a key part of this course, which also entails a research project with skills ranging from use of translation and media packages, to research skills, depending on the choices made by the student. Students will graduate with effective communication and analytical skills to prepare them for a variety of career paths including: careers in Education, Media, Translation, Public Service, Research, Editing and Publishing.
- Students who complete this course graduate with a high standard of accuracy in Irish language, and an understanding of its role in Irish society and Europe.
- The student completes a thesis on any topic in modern Irish language or literature.
- Work placements are also part of this course which also entail a research project encompassing interdisciplinary skills ranging from use of translation and media packages, to research skills, depending on the choices made by the student.
About This Course
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Core Modules |
IR40040 | Teanga na Gaeilge 4(MA: Scríobh agus Cumarsáid na Gaeilge) | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
IR40190 | Ceird na Scríbhneoireachta | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
IR40570 | Téarmeolaíocht & Aistriúchán | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
IR40100 | Tráchtas / Tionscnamh taighde | Summer | 30 |
Stage 1 Options - B)1 of: Please select one of the following modules |
IR40120 | Scileanna Aistriúcháin | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - B)1 of: Please select one of the following modules |
IR40520 | Dlí agus Aistriúchán 1 | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
LANG20070 | German General Purposes 5 (CEFR B1/B2) | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
LANG20330 | French General Purposes 3a (CEFR A2.1) | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
LANG20410 | Italian Gen Purp 3a (CEFR A2.1) | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
LANG20490 | Spanish General Purposes 6 | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
LING20080 | Meaning in Language | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
LING20120 | Second Language Teaching & Learning | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
LING20130 | Multilingualism | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
LING30190 | Translation: Methods & Skills | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
LANG10010 | Italian General Purposes 1 (CEFR A1.1) | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
LANG10070 | Italian General Purposes 2 (CEFR A1.2) | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
LANG10100 | German General Purposes 1(CEFR A1.1) | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
LANG10130 | German General Purposes 2 (CEFR A1.2) | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
LANG10170 | French General Purposes 1 (CEFR A1.1) | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
LANG10180 | French General Purposes 2 (CEFR A1.2) | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
LANG10230 | Spanish General Purposes 1 (CEFR A1.1) | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
LANG10260 | Spanish General Purposes 2 (CEFR A1.2) | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
LANG20040 | French General Purposes 5 (CEFR B1/B2) | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
LANG20100 | Spanish General Purposes 5 (CEFR B1/B2) | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
LANG20170 | French General Purposes 6 | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
LANG20390 | Spanish General Purposes 3a (CEFR A2.1) | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
LANG20440 | French for General Purposes 4 | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
LANG20470 | Spanish General Purposes 4 | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
IR40480 | An Béal Beo | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
IS40030 | People, Information & Communication: Our Information Behaviour | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
IS40480 | The Information Professional as Teacher | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
LANG20340 | French General Purposes 3b (CEFR A2.2) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
LANG20350 | German General Purposes 3a (CEFR A2.1) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
LANG20400 | Spanish General Purposes 3b (CEFR A2.2) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
LANG20500 | German General Purposes 6 (CEFR B2.2) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)2 of: Please select 10 credits from the following option modules |
LANG20510 | Italian General Purposes 3b | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - D)1 of: Select one of: |
IR40090 | Na meáin Ghaeilge | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - D)1 of: Select one of: |
IR40400 | Dlí agus Aistriúchán II | Spring | 10 |
Paula Melvin
Céimí MA
Undertaking the Scríobh agus Cumarsáid MA was one of the most beneficial things I have done on both a personal and professional level. The high number of Scríobh agus Cumarsáid alumni that have become Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants, teaching Irish in American Universities is a testament to Professor Regina Uí Chollatáin and her staff inspiring their students to pursue a plethora of Irish Language opportunities. On a daily basis I use the skills I honed during this course. The modules on the Revival of the Irish Language are particularly useful to me in my current role as Tánaiste of Conradh na Gaeilge.
MA Scríobh & Cumarsáid na Gaeilge (Z030) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 9100
nonEU fee per year - € 22600
MA Scríobh & Cumarsáid na Gaeilge (Z199) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 4550
nonEU fee per year - € 11300
***Fees are subject to change
EU fee per year - € 9100
nonEU fee per year - € 22600
MA Scríobh & Cumarsáid na Gaeilge (Z199) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 4550
nonEU fee per year - € 11300
***Fees are subject to change
Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. These courses are part funded by the Specific Skills Initiative from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. For further information regarding scholarships for this course please contact Bairbre Ní Chonchúir at Bairbre.nichonchuir@ucd.ie. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.
- An upper second class honours degree, or the international equivalent, in Irish or a related area or significant professional work experience working in Irish language organisations or in the teaching profession is required.
- Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
How to Apply
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to MA Scríobh & Cumarsáid na Gaeilge:
| ROWCLASS | Apply to | Application Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | Z030 MA Scríobh & Cumarsáid na Gaeilge Master of Arts |
Full-Time Commencing 2024/2025 September |
Graduate Taught | Apply |
| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | Z199 MA Scríobh & Cumarsáid na Gaeilge Master of Arts |
Part-Time Commencing 2024/2025 September |
Graduate Taught | Apply |
* you can change options at the top of the page