International Languages (DN541/BAU4)

First Year

Modules in two languages, at least one language should be studied at an advanced level [post Leaving Certificate equivalent].

• Choice of modules in literature, history and cultural studies or linguistics
• An optional third language.

Second Year

• Two main languages
• Choice of modules in literature, history and cultural studies or subject specific linguistics
• An optional third language

Year Three

All students spend a year abroad in one country from their chosen language. You will study linguistic, literary, historical and/or cultural courses at the host institution and continue your study of your chosen second language.

Fourth Year

• One intercultural module
• Continuation of the languages chosen in second year
• Option modules as above

Students spend approximately 15 hours a week attending language classes, lectures and tutorials and 25 hours a week undertaking independent study. Assessment is through a combination of end-of-trimester written and oral examinations, and continuous assessments.

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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.

Studying abroad is an essential element of this degree. Students are guaranteed an Erasmus exchange place at one of our more than 40 partner universities in

• Germany
• Austria
• France
• Belgium
• Switzerland
• Canada
• Italy
• Spain
• South America.

Your excellent knowledge of languages and strong communication, intercultural and analytical skills will open careers across a wide spectrum of industries, including Translation and Interpreting, Politics and Public Service, Journalism, Education, Finance, Marketing and Business, Creative and Media Industries.

Did you know that careers in EU institutions require competence in at least three EU languages, making modern languages graduates strong contenders for many exciting career opportunities in Europe?

When you graduate, you will be well qualified to pursue a range of courses at MA and PhD level, including the UCD taught Master of Modern Languages & Linguistics. You will also be eligible for conversion courses in translation, International Relations and International Business.

Non-EU Undergraduate Fee information can be found here.

UCD offers a number of competitive undergraduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD undergraduate degree programme. For information on Undergraduate Scholarships, please see the UCD International Scholarships webpage.