UCD Arts & Humanities "I didn’t really know exactly what Linguistics entailed when I first chose to study it in UCD. I quickly fell in love with it and took as many modules in it as I could. The pairing of German and Linguistics was a winner for me. I was at an immediate advantage in Linguistics, having German by my side. I was able to comprehend the syntax terminologies, having already learned them through German. That was not all that German was good for! German literature was the fun part of my degree. Reading fiction through another language is incredibly entertaining and rewarding.” Ruby Towers German and Linguistics Student
Languages, Linguistics & Cultures BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
Why is this programme for me? This programme is designed for students who are seeking a high level of language and intercultural competency by developing effective communication and analytical skills. The programme takes a holistic approach to language by fostering linguistics, alongside literary and cultural approaches. Students can chose between French, German, Greek, Italian, Irish, Latin, and Spanish, with Portuguese and Welsh also available as minors. Irish modules are directed towards its status as a modern working language in the European Union and towards broadening its scope nationally and internationally. What will I study? This programme focuses on specific oral and written language skills and critical intercultural and interdisciplinary skills. Its emphasis on modern language teaching methods combines theoretical and practical resources with a range of primary material such as literary texts, material culture, natural spoken language, and computermediated texts. Learning activities critically explore communicative practices and students will engage with a variety of approaches to language and languagerelated products, including approaches based on literary, linguistic, historic and cultural studies. The programme fosters a wide range of transferable skills, ranging from active communications skills in English and a second language, academic writing, speaking and presentation skills, to projectwork and critical analysis skills. First Year
All students take the core interdisciplinary module: Introduction to Languages, Linguistics and Cultures, plus another subject, plus Elective modules. Students also take modules in Language Skills in their chosen language, along with modules in Literature and Linguistics. Students may also take a second language at this stage, but must opt for one at the end of semester 2.
School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4
Second Year
CAO Code DN530 BA Humanities
Students take intermediate Language Skills in their chosen language, and in Literature, Culture and Linguistics, with a range of in-programme options also available.
CAO Points Range 2016 N/A
Third Year
Length of Course 4 Years
Students will either spend an academic year studying abroad (typically in a country where the target language is spoken). Alternatively, you may combine a semester abroad with an internship or a research project.
DN530 Places 220
Fourth Year
Students take advanced Language Skills and advanced modules in Literature, and Linguistics, with a range of in-programme options also available. Career & Graduate Study Opportunities This programme prepares students for a variety of career paths, including: careers in education, media, translation, public service, cultural institutions, research, editing and publishing, and a wide range of private sector employment opportunities that require intercultural competences. With regard to the Irish language, one of the main aspects of this programme is to address the status of Irish as a modern working language in the European Union.
For general entry requirements, see pages 196-203 Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements O6/H7 in English, Irish, a third language and three other recognised subjects Other school leaving examinations See www.myucd.ie/applying-to-ucd Level 5/6 QQI-FET See www.ucd.ie/registry/admissions/FET.html Mature Entry Route See www.ucd.ie/maturestudents
In addition to MLitt and PhD programmes, this programme prepares students for postgraduate study in a variety of fields, including in the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics, and the School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore. International Study Opportunities Study abroad opportunities across Europe and worldwide (e.g. Austria ¬ Germany ¬ France (including overseas regions) ¬ Spain ¬ Latin America (including Brazil) ¬ Italy ¬ Croatia ¬ UK ¬ North America ¬ South Africa ¬ and Iceland).
Other courses of interest Modern Languages English, European & World Literatures
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