Program Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Nua-Ghaeilge prepares students for careers in education and public service by developing their advanced linguistic skills in Irish and deepening their understanding of its literature, culture, and history. The program emphasizes the importance of Irish language and culture for Irish society and European identity. It fosters autonomous and collaborative learning, providing a vibrant environment for Irish language use and engagement.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Graduate Diploma programme in Nua-Ghaeilge is designed for graduates of Modern Irish and related disciplines. Its primary goal is to promote and preserve the Irish language, literature, and culture, emphasizing their significance for Irish society and European identity. The program aims to equip students with advanced linguistic skills in Irish and deepen their understanding of Irish-language literature, culture, and history. The program prepares students for a diverse range of career paths, including education in Ireland and abroad, and public service. It fosters the development of communicative and analytical skills through various teaching and assessment methods. The program promotes autonomous and collaborative learning by providing a vibrant academic environment for the teaching and use of the Irish language. This includes a multi-media language learning center and a Student Space (An Seomra Caidrimh) to encourage Irish language usage among students. All teaching and communication are conducted in Irish and in small groups.
Assessment:
The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods, including:
- Oral examinations
- Written examinations
- Project work
- Essays
- Presentations
Teaching:
- Teaching and communication are conducted in Irish and in small groups.
- The program utilizes a multi-media language learning center and a Student Space (An Seomra Caidrimh) to encourage Irish language usage among students.
- The program uses teaching, learning, and assessment approaches such as oral, written examinations, project work, essays, and presentations in the delivery of the curriculum.
Careers:
The program prepares students for a broad range of career paths, including:
- Education in Ireland and abroad
- Public service
Other:
- The program emphasizes the importance of the Irish language, literature, and culture for Irish society and European identity.
- Students will develop advanced linguistic skills in Irish and deepen their knowledge of Irish-language literature, culture, and history.
- The program promotes autonomous and collaborative learning.
- Students are assisted to develop communicative, analytical skills throughout the program.
Fees
EU fee per year - € 7000 nonEU fee per year - € 15070
