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Why is this course for me?

This course 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 choose from Irish, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Latin and Ancient Greek. Modules are available in Portuguese and Welsh.

You will focus on specific oral and written language skills and critical intercultural and interdisciplinary skills. The course enables you to explore modern and ancient languages and cultures.

Learning activities critically explore communicative practices and you will engage with a variety of approaches to language including approaches based on literary, linguistic, historic and cultural studies. The course fosters a wide range of transferable skills, including active communications skills, academic writing, speaking and presentation skills, project work and critical analysis skills.

International Study Opportunities

Study abroad opportunities across Europe and worldwide include;

Austria
Germany
France (including overseas regions)
Spain
Latin America (including Brazil)
Italy
Croatia
UK
North America
South Africa
Iceland

Career & Graduate Study Opportunities

This course 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.

Graduates are eligible for taught masters courses in a variety of fields including Languages and Linguistics. In addition graduates are prepared for MLitt and PhD programmes.