- 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.
- 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 and theoretical issues in contemporary research in the Irish language.
- demonstrate effective communication skills with appropriate use of subject-specific terminology.
- discriminate and self-evaluate areas of academic specialisation that are best suited to their strengths as potential research scholars and as professionals.
- translate literary, legal and official texts for use in the public domain at all levels of society.
- use the study of Modern Irish as a means of enabling critical thinking about social and cultural issues.
This course is available through the following application route(s)
This course is designed for those who are working in the broader Irish language sector with a specific focus on a high standard of language and transferable language skills such as media, translation, interpreting and copy-editing.
- Students who complete this course graduate with a high standard of accuracy in language and interdisciplinary skills ranging from use of translation and media packages, to research skills, depending on the choices made by the student during the course.
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 Options - A)1 of: Choose one of the Following: |
IR40120 | Scileanna Aistriúcháin | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of: Choose one of the Following: |
IR40520 | Dlí agus Aistriúchán 1 | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LANG20070 | German General Purposes 5 (CEFR B1/B2) | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LANG20330 | French General Purposes 3a (CEFR A2.1) | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LANG20410 | Italian Gen Purp 3a (CEFR A2.1) | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LANG20490 | Spanish General Purposes 6 | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LING20080 | Meaning in Language | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LING20120 | Second Language Teaching & Learning | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LING20130 | Multilingualism | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LING30190 | Translation: Methods & Skills | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LANG10010 | Italian General Purposes 1 (CEFR A1.1) | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LANG10070 | Italian General Purposes 2 (CEFR A1.2) | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LANG10100 | German General Purposes 1(CEFR A1.1) | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LANG10130 | German General Purposes 2 (CEFR A1.2) | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LANG10170 | French General Purposes 1 (CEFR A1.1) | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LANG10180 | French General Purposes 2 (CEFR A1.2) | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LANG10230 | Spanish General Purposes 1 (CEFR A1.1) | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LANG10260 | Spanish General Purposes 2 (CEFR A1.2) | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LANG20040 | French General Purposes 5 (CEFR B1/B2) | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LANG20100 | Spanish General Purposes 5 (CEFR B1/B2) | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LANG20170 | French General Purposes 6 | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LANG20390 | Spanish General Purposes 3a (CEFR A2.1) | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LANG20440 | French for General Purposes 4 | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LANG20450 | German for General Purposes 4 | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LANG20470 | Spanish General Purposes 4 | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
IR20010 | Teanga na Gaeilge II B (Irish language II B) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
IR30030 | Teanga na Gaeilge III B (Irish language III B) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
IR40480 | An Béal Beo | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
IS40030 | People, Information & Communication: Our Information Behaviour | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
IS40480 | The Information Professional as Teacher | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LANG20340 | French General Purposes 3b (CEFR A2.2) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LANG20350 | German General Purposes 3a (CEFR A2.1) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LANG20400 | Spanish General Purposes 3b (CEFR A2.2) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LANG20500 | German General Purposes 6 (CEFR B2.2) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B)2 of: Choose one module: |
LANG20510 | Italian General Purposes 3b | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C)1 of: Choose one of the Following: |
IR40090 | Na meáin Ghaeilge | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - C)1 of: Choose one of the Following: |
IR40400 | Dlí agus Aistriúchán II | Spring | 10 |
Lisa Nic an Bhreithimh,
Irish, Irish Awards Officer
at Fulbright, Dublin
This masters offered a variety of classes, giving students a wide range of skills and a chance to obtain quality work experience, giving me the chance to work with countless brilliant authors and in a Dublin radio station. The support I received during my time at UCD was invaluable to my career progression. I was encouraged by UCD academics to look into international scholarship programmes during my year there, and went on to teach Irish and study on a Fulbright scholarship in the University of Connecticut. I may never have heard about the scholarship had I not been studying in UCD. I have worked in media and education, teaching at third level and working mainly in broadcasting. I am now Irish Awards Officer for the prestigious organisation Fulbright working with students and academics who wish to study or teach in the United States.
Irish, Irish Awards Officer
at Fulbright, Dublin
This masters offered a variety of classes, giving students a wide range of skills and a chance to obtain quality work experience, giving me the chance to work with countless brilliant authors and in a Dublin radio station. The support I received during my time at UCD was invaluable to my career progression. I was encouraged by UCD academics to look into international scholarship programmes during my year there, and went on to teach Irish and study on a Fulbright scholarship in the University of Connecticut. I may never have heard about the scholarship had I not been studying in UCD. I have worked in media and education, teaching at third level and working mainly in broadcasting. I am now Irish Awards Officer for the prestigious organisation Fulbright working with students and academics who wish to study or teach in the United States.
Dioplóma Iarchéime Scríobh & Cumarsáid (Z165) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 7180
nonEU fee per year - € 15070
Dioplóma Iarchéime Scríobh & Cumarsáid (Z166) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 4290
nonEU fee per year - € 7540
***Fees are subject to change
EU fee per year - € 7180
nonEU fee per year - € 15070
Dioplóma Iarchéime Scríobh & Cumarsáid (Z166) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 4290
nonEU fee per year - € 7540
***Fees are subject to change
Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. 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.
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.
- Student who specialise in translation or legal translation as part of the report of the Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht funding for this course are required to be at a level B2 proficiency in Irish language as per TEG guidelines.
- 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.
You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EU) applicants: No
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: No
How to Apply
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Dioplóma Iarchéime Scríobh & Cumarsáid:
| ROWCLASS | Apply to |
|---|---|
| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | Z165 Dioplóma Iarchéime Scríobh & Cumarsáid Graduate Diploma Full-Time Commencing September 2025 Graduate Taught Not available to International applicantsApply |
| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | Z166 Dioplóma Iarchéime Scríobh & Cumarsáid Graduate Diploma Part-Time Commencing September 2025 Graduate Taught Not available to International applicantsApply |
* you can change options at the top of the page