Program Overview
The MA in Languages and Image Studies offers a unique combination of language acquisition and image studies, exploring global cultures through film, art, and other visual media. Students choose a foreign language to study and engage in interdisciplinary modules that enhance their critical thinking and analytical skills. The program prepares graduates for careers in fields such as arts, business, diplomacy, and travel.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MA in Languages and Image Studies is a new program starting in September 2023. It offers students the opportunity to acquire new language skills or refresh/extend their knowledge of languages already studied (French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish) while developing critical and analytical thinking through image-centered modules taught from a global perspective. The program aims to enhance students' language skills and critical thinking abilities by exploring image studies from a multilingual perspective. Students will engage with global cultures through the study of images, including film, art, illustration, photography, and more.
Outline:
The program is structured around a combination of language studies and image studies modules.
- Language Studies: Students choose a global language (French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish) to study, starting at their current level (Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced). Some students may choose to study two languages throughout the year. Language study is cumulative and spans the entire year.
- Image Studies: Students explore image studies through individual modules, including core and optional modules. All students study film analysis, which they then apply to other image-centered modules, such as photography, film, art, intermediality, illustration, and more.
Indicative Modules:
- Language Studies: (French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish) - Individualized support provided.
- Core Modules:
- Approaches to European Film Analysis
- The Global Prison Film
- Optional Modules:
- Surrealism: A Global Revolution
- Precarious Perceptions 1900-1930: Modernist Literature, Film and Photography
- The engraved book in 17th-century France
- SLL40800 Body and Matter: C21 Spanish Art
Assessment:
Students complete two Extended Guided Essays on topics of their interest, under the guidance of a specialist lecturer from the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics. One of the Extended Guided Essays may be submitted in visual form.
Teaching:
The program utilizes flexible teaching and learning styles, allowing students to identify and pursue their own areas of interest in both language and image studies. Students are guided in analyzing and critiquing various types of images from the perspectives of language-specific and broader cultural contexts.
Careers:
The program's focus on foreign languages and visual/analytical skills provides graduates with valuable opportunities in various career fields with an international dimension. These include:
- Arts, culture, and education
- Business
- Diplomacy
- Travel
Other:
- Students are encouraged to choose research material that links to the languages they are studying and image-related topics of interest.
- The program offers access to the James Joyce Library's extensive holdings in modern languages, literatures, global film, and culture.
- The program is available as both a full-time and part-time degree.
- Scholarships are available for competitive application to MALI in 2023-24.
MA Languages & Image Studies (Z372) Full Time EU fee per year - € 9100 nonEU fee per year - € 22600 MA Languages & Image Studies (Z373) Part Time EU fee per year - € 4550 nonEU fee per year - € 11300
University College Dublin
Overview:
University College Dublin (UCD) is a leading research-intensive university located in Dublin, Ireland. It is known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and global engagement. UCD offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines.
Student Life and Campus Experience:
UCD provides a vibrant and diverse campus experience for its students. The university emphasizes the holistic development of its students, offering a range of opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Research Excellence:
UCD is renowned for its strong research output and collaborations with industry partners.Global Partnerships:
The university boasts a vast network of partner institutions worldwide, providing students with opportunities for international study and exchange.Transformational Learning:
UCD focuses on providing a transformative learning experience that fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills.Other:
UCD is actively involved in promoting sustainability and social responsibility. The university is committed to creating a positive impact on society through its research, teaching, and engagement activities.
Entry Requirements:
- Applicants should have a minimum grade of 2.2 or higher in their primary degree (NFQ Level 8 or international equivalent).
- Ideally, applicants should have a degree in a cognate area, but this is not compulsory.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Applicants whose first language is not English are required to submit evidence of their English language proficiency.
- IELTS (Academic) Overall Band Score of 6.5 with no component band score below 6.0 and 6.5 in Writing and Speaking bands normally required or equivalent.
Huge and always expanding. Lots of course options and the professors care a lot about what they teach. Huge amount of students and clubs so there is something for everyone.
Finished my Masters in Food Safety here in 2019. Quality of education is pretty good. Facilities are on point. One of the better universities in Ireland. A lot of extra curricular activities organised all round the year. No racism or any other issue as per my experience. Teaching staff is quite knowledgeable. I loved my time there. 10/10
