Ireland
University College Cork (UCC)| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Full-time, Part-time | 1 - 2 year | September | find out | 0 |
Overview
The course includes modules on literature in Irish, Irish language and Irish manuscripts and palaeography. The development of the Irish language over time is also treated, as well as its appearance in the modern dialects, particularly those of Munster. An essential part of the course is the submission of a dissertation presenting research undertaken during the year. All teaching is conducted through Irish.
Course Details
The course comprises instruction in aspects of Irish language and literature from the late Middle Ages to modern times, from court poetry to the poetry of Nuala NÃ Dhomhnaill. It also includes a mandatory module in academic writing. The expected outcome of these modules is that you will have a knowledge of Irish language and literature that is both broad-ranging and detailed, together with a special competency in communicating scholarship and learning in a concise and attractive style.
Modules:
GA6001 ScrÃobh acadúil na Gaeilge (éigeantach)
GA6002 Beirt bhanfhile: Nuala NÃ Dhomhnaill agus Biddy Jenkinson
GA6003 FilÃocht na Scol, 1200-1650
GA6004 Stair Fhoclóireacht na Gaeilge
GA6005 FilÃocht Mhúscraà ón 18ú hAois anuas
GA6006 Saothar MháirtÃn Uà Chadhain
GA6007 FilÃocht UÃ Bhruadair
GA6008 Léamh lámhscrÃbhinnà agus tosach staidéir ar théacsaà a chur in eagar
GA6009 Miontráchtas MA
GA6011 ScrÃbhinnà Amhlaoibh Uà Shúilleabháin
Details of the programme content and modules are in the Postgraduate College Calendar
Fact File
Course Code: CKE51 Full-time; CKE50 Part-time
Course Title: Irish - Modern Irish(Nua-Ghaeilge)
College: Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences
Duration: 1 year Full-time; 2 years Part-time
Teaching Mode: Full-time, Part-Time
The part-time option will be taught during evening hours over 2 year.
Qualifications: MA
NFQ Level: Level 9
Costs: 2017/2018 Irish EU Fee: EUR 6,000 Full-time; EUR 3,000 per year Part-time
2016 Entry Requirements: You must have an honours BA degree with at least a 2.1 in the subject Irish (see detailed entry requirements
Closing Date: See details in application procedure section below
Next Intake: 11 September 2017
Course Practicalities
Contact the Department for specific information on time commitment/timetable structure
Assessment
Assessment will be based on in-class exams, class essays and the submission of a dissertation.
Application Procedure
Application for this programme is on-line atwww.pac.ie/ucc. Places on this programme are offered in rounds. The closing dates for each round can be found here. For full details of the application procedure click How to Apply.
All required documentation must be either uploaded to your online application, or sent in hard copy to The Postgraduate Applications Centre, 1, Courthouse Square, Galway, immediately after an application is made.
Further Contact Information
Siobhán Nà Dhonghaile
Senior Executive Assistant
E: [email protected]
T: +353 (0)21 490 2607
2016 Entry Requirements: You must have an honours BA degree with at least a 2.1 in the subject Irish (see detailed entry requirements
Closing Date: See details in application procedure section below
Next Intake: 11 September 2017
Contact University College Cork (UCC) to find course entry requirements.
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