UCC Undergraduate courses

Arts - Gaeilge / Irish

Course Fact File
CodeSubject available through multiple programmes
Subject TitleGaeilge / Irish
QualificationsBA (Hons)
NFQ LevelLevel 8

Course Outline

As well as acquiring the oral and written skills essential to any language degree, students who choose Gaeilge/Irish as part of their Arts programme will enjoy unique cultural enrichment. You will develop informed opinions on Irish life and civilisation through an acquaintance with the various sources of information on our heritage and a familiarity with Irish literature from early times to the present.

The Departments of Irish are uniquely positioned to provide an insight into the ancestral language, literature and culture of Ireland. For the students it can be a genuinely satisfying encounter: there is the sense of working in an original way with material that closely concerns themselves.

Cúrsai Staidéir
Tá idir theanga agus litríocht i gceist i gcúrsaí na Gaeilge. Is í an Ghaeilge féin an meán teagaisc. Bíonn ranganna beaga ar siúl ina ndírítear ar scríobh na teanga. Déantar cúram ar leith den teanga labhartha sa Saotharlann Teanga agus sna ranganna comhrá. Cothaítear scileanna léitheoireachta agus léirmheasóireachta sna cúrsaí litríochta. Scrúdaítear gnéithe éagsúla de stair chultúrtha na hÉireann.

Déantar staidéar ar theanga agus ar litríocht na Gaeilge ó thosach aimsire anuas go dtí an lá inniu. Cuireann an dá Roinn na cúrsaí céime ar fáil i bpáirt lena chéile: Roinn na Nua-Ghaeilge agus Roinnna Sean- agus na Meán-Ghaeilge.

Modules

Year 1

Core modules:

  • GA1003 Bunstaidéar ar Theanga agus ar Chultúr na Gaeilge (15 credits)

Year 2

Core modules:

  • Úsáid agus Cruinneas na Gaeilge

Elective modules:

  • Filíocht na hOchtú hAoise Déag 
  • Litríocht Bhéil na Gaeilge
  • Prós na Seachtú hAoise Déag 
  • Logainmníocht na Gaeilge 
  • Dialanna na Gaeilge 
  • Litríocht naNaoú hAoise Déag 
  • Stair na Teanga 
  • Tús Staidéir ar Scéalaíocht na Sean-Ghaeilge 
  • CineálachaScéalaíochta: An Litríocht Bhéil agus an Gearrscéal Liteartha
  • An Ghaeltacht
  • Craoltóireacht na Gaeilge
  • Iriseoireacht na Gaeilge
  • Léann agus Lámhscríbhinní
  • Foghraíocht na Gaeilge

Year 3

Core modules:

  • Usáid agus Cruinneas naGaeilge 

Elective modules:

  • Litríocht na Gaeltachta i gCúige Mumhan 
  • Filíocht na Seachtú hAoise Déag 
  • Nua-Fhilíocht naGaeilge 
  • Scéalaíocht na Nua-Ghaeilge 
  • An tÚrscéal sa Ghaeilge 
  • Filíocht na Nua-Ghaeilge Luaithe 
  • Léamh agus Litriú na Gaeilge 
  • An tAistriú Liteartha
  • Scéal agus Saíocht na Gaeilge
  • Cúlra Litríochta na Sean- agus na Meán-Ghaeilge
  • Staidéarbunúsach ar an tSean-Ghaeilge

Academic Programme Catalogue

See the Academic Programme Catalogue for the complete and up-to-date content for this course. Note that the modules for all courses are subject to change from year-to-year. For complete descriptions of individual modules, see the Book of Modules.

Course Practicalities

Assessment

Written exams will take place before Christmas and in May. Not all modules will have formal examinations. Many modules use other types of assessment.

Why Choose This Course

Mic léinn agus céimithe d’ardchaighdeán a thagann chughainn ó Roinn na Nua-Ghaeilge, Corcaigh.

Liam Suipéal, Coláiste na rinne, rinn ó gcuanach

Find Out More
Tá réimse an-leathain ar an scéal anseo, is féidir leat beag nach gach aon treo a dhéanamh leis an céim seo...

Timmy Collins, BA Irish

Click & Watch

Key facts

  • With its strong connections to the different Gaeltachtaí of Cork, Waterford and Kerry, the Department of Modern Irish is uniquely positioned to maximise student potential in the spoken language.
  • The range of research and teaching interests of the staff of the Department of Modern Irish, from medieval to modern times, from Irish manuscripts to modern literature, is unique in Irish third-level education.

Ionad na Gaeilge Labhartha, in Áras Uí Rathaille, possesses a fine collection of tapes and videos on Irish matters. The Boole Library, in addition to the Irish books in the Humanities section, holds a special collection of original Irish manuscripts, microfilms and rare books. Trips during term to Dún Chíomháin, UCC’s house near Ballyferriter in the West Kerry Gaeltacht, add a special social and cultural aspect to the students’ academic course.

Scholarships are available to students to enable them to spend longer periods in the Gaeltacht during the holidays. A vibrant Irish-language society, An Chuallacht Ghaelach, organises dramas, debates and various social activities, the annual highlight of which is the week-long Spraoi Cois Laoi in the first term.

 

Placement or Study Abroad Information

Study Abroad

If you are studying through BA International, you will spend Year 3 studying at one of our partner universities abroad. We currently have links with universities in Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden Mexico, and the USA.

Work Placement

If you study through the BA or the BA International, you will have the opportunity to avail of a work placement in Year 2. You can find out more here.

Requirements

Refer to CK101 and CK108.

It is recommended that students selecting Gaeilge/Irish should have a minimum Grade H4 in the Leaving Certificate Irish examination or equivalent.

Non-EU Applicants

Non-EU applicants are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. In addition, where such applicants are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.

To verify if you meet the minimum academic and language requirements visit our qualification comparison page and refer to our International Office page for more information.

Fees and Costs

  • Whether you are an EU or Non-EU student will affect the course fees applicable to you. See more information on EU Fees, Non-EU Fees, or Free Fees Status.
  • The State will pay the tuition fees for EU students who are eligible under the Free Fees Scheme. The annual student contribution and capitation fees are payable by the student.
  • See the Fee Schedule to find out the course fee.
  • Check out scholarships that may be available to you.
  • Explore our Nurturing Bright Futures free online course (Module 5) to learn about managing your money as a student and budgeting for university life.

How To Apply

Refer to CK101 and CK108. 

Irish and European (EU/EFTA/UK) Applicants

Apply via the CAO. See the CAO Handbook for useful information on applying through the CAO. 

Mature Applicants 

Apply via the CAO by 1 February. To apply for a place as a mature student, you must be 23 years of age on or before 1 January of the year of entry.

QQI/FET Applicants 

Apply via the CAOSee our QQI/FET Applicants page for information on the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Further Education and Training (FET) application process. 

Non-EU Applicants 

If you are from outside the EU/EFTA/UK, apply online via the UCC Apply portal. See our International Office page for more information. 

For queries regarding course content or timetables please contact

Top