Master's in Léann Teanga (Irish Language Studies)
Advance your professional mastery of the Irish language through specialized training in translation or language planning.
Best for:Best for bilingual professionals and graduates seeking advanced careers in Irish translation or language planning.
Overview
The University of Galway offers this Master's program in Léann Teanga to equip students with advanced professional competencies in the Irish language across multiple sectors. Students engage with foundational linguistic concepts through specialized modules, focusing on either translation or language planning. The curriculum prepares graduates for diverse professional careers requiring high-level proficiency and specialized communication in Irish. Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic background or relevant professional experience in the language sector.
What you'll do
- Complete 90 ECTS credits over a two-year part-time study period
- Engage with core modules covering foundational aspects of Irish language studies
- Specialize in either translation or language planning through specialized coursework
- Demonstrate satisfactory academic progress and meet assessment criteria
Requirements
Degree required: Level 8 primary degree at grade 2.2 or higher, or a 2.2 in a postgraduate program in a related field
Degree offered: Master's (Level 9 NFQ)
Language: Irish; satisfactory standard of written and spoken proficiency demonstrated via entrance examination
Instruction: Irish
- Satisfactory standard of written Irish, evaluated through an entrance examination
- Academic background in a related discipline or equivalent professional qualification
- Candidates without standard academic qualifications may apply via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) with at least five years of professional experience in a related language sector field
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Submit your application through the official University of Galway application portal. Ensure you include all necessary academic transcripts and prepare for any required entrance examinations regarding written Irish proficiency.
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