Ard-Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge Fheidhmeach

Program Overview

The Ard-Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge Fheidhmeach is a two-year part-time program designed for graduates in non-Irish disciplines who wish to pursue Irish studies at level 8. The program focuses on developing students' proficiency in spoken and written Irish, as well as their understanding of Irish media, translation, and literature. Graduates will be equipped with an enhanced employment portfolio, particularly in education, media, and the public service sector.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Ard-Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge Fheidhmeach is a two-year part-time program designed for students who have already earned an honors degree in a discipline other than Irish but wish to pursue Irish as an academic subject at level 8.

Objectives:

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate a high standard of Irish in both spoken and written form (B2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
• Explain and demonstrate the basic concepts of phonetics.
• Discuss the history of traditional and contemporary media.
• Conduct critical analysis of literary texts.
• Present academic discourse in written form in Irish.

Outline:

Year 1:

• Cruinneas na Gaeilge 1 (Accuracy of Irish 1)
• An Prós Comhaimseartha (Contemporary Prose)
• Stair na Meán Gaeilge (History of Irish Media)
• Uirlisí an Aistriúcháin agus na Téarmaíochta (Tools of Translation and Terminology)
• An Scríbhneoireacht Acadúil (Academic Writing)

Year 2:

• Cruinneas na Gaeilge 2 (Accuracy of Irish 2)
• Na hEalaíona Traidisiúnta (Traditional Arts)
• Litríocht Chomhaimseartha na Gaeilge 1 (Contemporary Irish Literature 1)
• Litríocht Chomhaimseartha na Gaeilge 2 (Contemporary Irish Literature 2)

Structure:

The program is delivered part-time over two years and utilizes blended learning. It is taught on a modular basis, allowing students to tailor their schedule and workload to their circumstances. Module content is provided online weekly. Tutors provide support and feedback through monthly workshops on campus and online via email and discussion forums. In the first and second years, language classes are held at University locations and other designated centers nationwide, depending on demand.

Careers:

The Ard-Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge Fheidhmeach provides students with a recognized qualification in Irish, which significantly enhances their employment opportunities, particularly in the education sector. Students will also have opportunities to work in the media, public service, translation, and community sectors.

Other:

• The program is offered through the Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge (University College of Irish).
• The program is open to students with an honors degree or equivalent in any subject.
• Applicants must demonstrate a sufficiently high level of Irish, both spoken and written, to successfully complete the program.
• The program is offered on a part-time basis, with the duration depending on the modules chosen.
• The next start date is September 2023.
• The average intake is 30 students.
• The program is at NFQ level 8 and has an ECTS weighting of 60.
• Students who complete the Ard-Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge Fheidhmeach have the opportunity to continue their studies in Irish at the MA level in Language Studies, Modern Irish, Translation Studies, or Conference Interpreting.

| Fees: EU | €3,177 per year in 2022/23 | | Fees: Tuition | € | | Fees: Student levy | €56 | | Fees: Non EU | €3,177 per year in 2022/23 | | Fee per module (5 ECTS) | €530 |