This is an exciting time for Portuguese in Ireland as it is a NEW degree subject introduced last year at UCD! We warmly welcome both Portuguese heritage speakers and those with absolutely no Portuguese at all. Studying Portuguese can help set you apart from the masses studying other popular languages and makes a powerful combination with other Languages, Linguistics, History, Drama and Film Studies, Music, Global and European Studies, Education among many others.
Learning Portuguese will help you connect with rich and diverse cultures.
Portuguese is a global language, spoken across four continents by more than 250 million people. Studying Portuguese offers valuable career opportunities in many areas of business and society both in Ireland and abroad. During your degree at UCD, you will delve into the language and the cultural diversity of the Portuguese-speaking world. You will also enhance your critical thinking, intercultural understanding and communication skills.
Our students are strongly encouraged to spend a year abroad at a host university in Portugal or a Portuguese-speaking country as part of their degree. This experience will enable you to perfect your language skills and to broaden your horizons. We welcome both absolute beginners and non-beginners.