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Irish Language, Literature & Translation  (ISS2)

BA (NFQ Level 8) · Academic Year 2025/2026
School
School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore
Attendance
Full Time
Level
Undergraduate
NFQ Level
8
Award
Bachelor of Arts
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Programme Director
Dr Ríona Nic Congáil
Overall Programme Credits:
240
Programme Credits:
Stage 1
Core/Option: 55 Electives: 5
Stage 2
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 3
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 4
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Major/Minor Core & Option Credits:
Stage 3: 50
Stage 4: 50

Curricular information is subject to change.

UCD is Ireland’s Global University and its largest university with a track record in empowering students to enter a diverse range of careers that reflects the most diverse curriculum on the Island of Ireland. Consistently, over 90% of graduates are employed or in further study or training 9 months following course completion. The QS World Ranking on Graduate Employability has placed UCD at number 1 in Ireland for Graduate Employability since 2018. On the global stage UCD leads the Irish higher education sector and is the only Irish university to be ranked inside the world’s top 80 for Graduate Employability.

At University College Dublin we are aware that for many students, programme outcomes in terms of graduate jobs and career options is important. The purpose of this statement is to help you understand and appreciate the range of skills you may develop during your time at UCD and how you may develop your employability. Visit the UCD Careers Networks website and MyCareer, the UCD Career management Platform, to access career information, internships and graduate roles as well as information about the range of initiatives, supports and events available to you.

This programme provides opportunities for students to develop in areas such as:
  • Writing
  • Researching
  • Oral Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Presentations
  • Creativity
  • Global awareness
  • Critical thinking
  • Self-awareness
  • Life-long learning


This programme supports students’ career development and employability through:
  • Cultural awareness, resilience and self-confidence e.g. Study Abroad/ERASMUS
  • Language skills e.g. Chinese and Spanish via UCD Centre for English & Global Languages
  • Enhancing digital literacy skills
  • Development of critical thinking, problem solving skills and decision-making e.g. through individual and group projects and assignments
  • Development of self-reflection skills


Stage 3

Students will have the opportunity to take up any combination of: trimester exchange, internship, Gaeltacht placement or take UCD modules in stage 3. Students who remain in UCD for the full academic year must take 50 credits from the course curriculum plus 10 credits of electives.

Stage 4

Students will take 40 credits of core modules (including Tráchtas / Tionscnamh taighde and Research Skills modules). Students should also choose 10 credits from the option modules. All students are strongly encouraged to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits per trimester.

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.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year must take a MINIMUM of 30 credits from these level 3 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester must take a MINIMUM of 15 credits from these level 3 modules.
 IR30410 An Nuaphrós Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year must take a MINIMUM of 30 credits from these level 3 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester must take a MINIMUM of 15 credits from these level 3 modules.
 IR30420 Litriocht na Gaeilge 1650-1845 Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year must take a MINIMUM of 30 credits from these level 3 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester must take a MINIMUM of 15 credits from these level 3 modules.
 IR30460 Litríocht Uladh Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year must take a MINIMUM of 30 credits from these level 3 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester must take a MINIMUM of 15 credits from these level 3 modules.
 IR30470 Erasmus Gaeltachta Autumn  30
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year must take a MINIMUM of 30 credits from these level 3 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester must take a MINIMUM of 15 credits from these level 3 modules.
 IR30200 An Béal Beo Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year must take a MINIMUM of 30 credits from these level 3 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester must take a MINIMUM of 15 credits from these level 3 modules.
 IR30220 Athbheochan na Gaeilge Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 15CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year must take a MINIMUM of 30 credits from these level 3 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester must take a MINIMUM of 15 credits from these level 3 modules.
 IR30450 An litríocht réigiúnach Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year may take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 2 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester may take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 2 modules.
 CCIV20130 Kings and Heroes of Early Ireland Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year may take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 2 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester may take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 2 modules.
 LING20060 World Englishes Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year may take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 2 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester may take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 2 modules.
 LING20090 Sociolinguistics 2 Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year may take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 2 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester may take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 2 modules.
 LING20100 Intercultural Communication Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year may take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 2 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester may take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 2 modules.
 CCIV20070 Poets, Power and Performance Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year may take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 2 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester may take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 2 modules.
 IR20320 Scéalta Rómánsacha Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year may take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 2 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester may take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 2 modules.
 IR20330 Dianchúrsa Gaeltachta Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year may take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 2 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester may take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 2 modules.
 LING20080 Meaning in Language Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year may take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 2 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester may take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 2 modules.
 LING20120 Second Language Teaching & Learning Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year can take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 1 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester can take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 1 modules.
[NOTE: SPAN10010 and SPAN10050 assume prior learning in Spanish. SPAN10140 and SPAN10150 are suitable for beginners.
LANG20070 German General Purposes 6 (CEFR B2.1) Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year can take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 1 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester can take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 1 modules.
[NOTE: SPAN10010 and SPAN10050 assume prior learning in Spanish. SPAN10140 and SPAN10150 are suitable for beginners.
LANG20330 French General Purposes 3 (CEFR A2.1) Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year can take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 1 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester can take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 1 modules.
[NOTE: SPAN10010 and SPAN10050 assume prior learning in Spanish. SPAN10140 and SPAN10150 are suitable for beginners.
LANG20410 Italian Gen Purp 3 (CEFR A2.1) Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year can take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 1 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester can take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 1 modules.
[NOTE: SPAN10010 and SPAN10050 assume prior learning in Spanish. SPAN10140 and SPAN10150 are suitable for beginners.
LING10010 Language Use and Communication Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year can take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 1 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester can take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 1 modules.
[NOTE: SPAN10010 and SPAN10050 assume prior learning in Spanish. SPAN10140 and SPAN10150 are suitable for beginners.
LING30190 Translation: Methods & Skills Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year can take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 1 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester can take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 1 modules.
[NOTE: SPAN10010 and SPAN10050 assume prior learning in Spanish. SPAN10140 and SPAN10150 are suitable for beginners.
SPAN10010 Spanish Language I a Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year can take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 1 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester can take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 1 modules.
[NOTE: SPAN10010 and SPAN10050 assume prior learning in Spanish. SPAN10140 and SPAN10150 are suitable for beginners.
SPAN10110 Reading Hispanic Texts Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year can take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 1 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester can take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 1 modules.
[NOTE: SPAN10010 and SPAN10050 assume prior learning in Spanish. SPAN10140 and SPAN10150 are suitable for beginners.
SPAN10140 Intensive ab initio Spanish Ia Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year can take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 1 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester can take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 1 modules.
[NOTE: SPAN10010 and SPAN10050 assume prior learning in Spanish. SPAN10140 and SPAN10150 are suitable for beginners.
LANG10010 Italian General Purposes 1 (CEFR A1.1) Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year can take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 1 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester can take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 1 modules.
[NOTE: SPAN10010 and SPAN10050 assume prior learning in Spanish. SPAN10140 and SPAN10150 are suitable for beginners.
LANG10070 Italian General Purposes 2 (CEFR A1.2) Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year can take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 1 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester can take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 1 modules.
[NOTE: SPAN10010 and SPAN10050 assume prior learning in Spanish. SPAN10140 and SPAN10150 are suitable for beginners.
LANG20040 French General Purposes 6 (CEFR B2.1) Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year can take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 1 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester can take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 1 modules.
[NOTE: SPAN10010 and SPAN10050 assume prior learning in Spanish. SPAN10140 and SPAN10150 are suitable for beginners.
LANG20100 Spanish General Purposes 6 (CEFR B2.1) Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year can take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 1 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester can take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 1 modules.
[NOTE: SPAN10010 and SPAN10050 assume prior learning in Spanish. SPAN10140 and SPAN10150 are suitable for beginners.
LANG20170 French General Purposes 7 (CEFR B2.2) Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year can take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 1 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester can take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 1 modules.
[NOTE: SPAN10010 and SPAN10050 assume prior learning in Spanish. SPAN10140 and SPAN10150 are suitable for beginners.
LANG20390 Spanish General Purposes 3 (CEFR A2.1) Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year can take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 1 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester can take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 1 modules.
[NOTE: SPAN10010 and SPAN10050 assume prior learning in Spanish. SPAN10140 and SPAN10150 are suitable for beginners.
LANG20440 French General Purposes 5 (CEFR B1.2) Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year can take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 1 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester can take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 1 modules.
[NOTE: SPAN10010 and SPAN10050 assume prior learning in Spanish. SPAN10140 and SPAN10150 are suitable for beginners.
LANG20470 Spanish General Purposes 5 (CEFR B1.2) Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year can take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 1 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester can take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 1 modules.
[NOTE: SPAN10010 and SPAN10050 assume prior learning in Spanish. SPAN10140 and SPAN10150 are suitable for beginners.
LANG20490 Spanish General Purposes 7 (CEFR B2.2) Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year can take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 1 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester can take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 1 modules.
[NOTE: SPAN10010 and SPAN10050 assume prior learning in Spanish. SPAN10140 and SPAN10150 are suitable for beginners.
LING10030 Sounds in Language Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year can take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 1 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester can take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 1 modules.
[NOTE: SPAN10010 and SPAN10050 assume prior learning in Spanish. SPAN10140 and SPAN10150 are suitable for beginners.
LING10050 Introduction to Linguistics Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year can take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 1 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester can take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 1 modules.
[NOTE: SPAN10010 and SPAN10050 assume prior learning in Spanish. SPAN10140 and SPAN10150 are suitable for beginners.
LING20080 Meaning in Language Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year can take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 1 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester can take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 1 modules.
[NOTE: SPAN10010 and SPAN10050 assume prior learning in Spanish. SPAN10140 and SPAN10150 are suitable for beginners.
LING20120 Second Language Teaching & Learning Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year can take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 1 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester can take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 1 modules.
[NOTE: SPAN10010 and SPAN10050 assume prior learning in Spanish. SPAN10140 and SPAN10150 are suitable for beginners.
LING20130 Multilingualism Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year can take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 1 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester can take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 1 modules.
[NOTE: SPAN10010 and SPAN10050 assume prior learning in Spanish. SPAN10140 and SPAN10150 are suitable for beginners.
SPAN10050 Spanish Language I b Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year can take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 1 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester can take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 1 modules.
[NOTE: SPAN10010 and SPAN10050 assume prior learning in Spanish. SPAN10140 and SPAN10150 are suitable for beginners.
SPAN10130 Hispanic Cultures & Societies Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0CR:
Students who remain in UCD for the full year can take a MAXIMUM of 10 credits (2 modules) from these level 1 modules. Students who are in UCD for just one trimester can take a MAXIMUM of 5 credits (1 module)from these level 1 modules.
[NOTE: SPAN10010 and SPAN10050 assume prior learning in Spanish. SPAN10140 and SPAN10150 are suitable for beginners.
SPAN10150 Intensive ab initio Spanish Ib Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - D) Min 0 of:
INTERNSHIP STUDENTS ONLY
Students who have been offered a College sourced internship, or self-sourced their own internship with approval from the Programme Board should register for the internship module in the appropriate trimester.
 HUM30020 Internship-Autumn (Humanities) Autumn  30
Stage 3 Options - D) Min 0 of:
INTERNSHIP STUDENTS ONLY
Students who have been offered a College sourced internship, or self-sourced their own internship with approval from the Programme Board should register for the internship module in the appropriate trimester.
 HUM30030 Internship- Spring (Humanities) Spring  30
Stage 4 Core Modules
 IR30350 Aistriúchán Dlíthiúil: I Autumn  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 IR30400 Teanga na Gaeilge III A Autumn  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 IR30490 Tionscnamh taighde nó Tráchtas Autumn  15
Stage 4 Core Modules
 IRST30210 Irish Studies Research Skills Autumn  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 IR30030 Teanga na Gaeilge III B (Irish language III B) Spring  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 IR30090 Teangeolaíocht na Gaeilge: anailís ar an teanga féin Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters by choosing 30 credits per trimester.
CCIV20130 Kings and Heroes of Early Ireland Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters by choosing 30 credits per trimester.
IR30420 Litriocht na Gaeilge 1650-1845 Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters by choosing 30 credits per trimester.
LING20060 World Englishes Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters by choosing 30 credits per trimester.
LING20090 Sociolinguistics 2 Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters by choosing 30 credits per trimester.
LING20100 Intercultural Communication Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters by choosing 30 credits per trimester.
CCIV20070 Poets, Power and Performance Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters by choosing 30 credits per trimester.
IR20320 Scéalta Rómánsacha Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters by choosing 30 credits per trimester.
IR20330 Dianchúrsa Gaeltachta Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters by choosing 30 credits per trimester.
IR30220 Athbheochan na Gaeilge Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters by choosing 30 credits per trimester.
IR30390 Dlí agus Aistriúchán II Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters by choosing 30 credits per trimester.
LING20080 Meaning in Language Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 10CR:
Students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters by choosing 30 credits per trimester.
LING20120 Second Language Teaching & Learning Spring  5

See the UCD Assessment website for further details, including worked examples of how degree award GPAs are calculated

Module Weighting Info
 
  Award GPA
Programme Module Weightings Rule Description Description >= <=
BHACS024 Stage 4 - 50.00%
Stage 3 - 30.00%
Stage 2 - 20.00%
 Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20
Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67
Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07
Pass

2.00

2.47
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