MA Scríobh & Cumarsáid na Gaeilge

• 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 (Z030) Full Time
EU          fee per year - € 9330
nonEU    fee per year - € 22600

MA Scríobh & Cumarsáid na Gaeilge (Z199) Part Time
EU          fee per year - € 4660
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.

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EU) applicants: Yes

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: No