| Code | Subject available through multiple programmes |
|---|---|
| Subject Title | Gaeilge / Irish |
| Qualifications | BA (Hons) |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 |
Course Outline
This course will enable you to develop your oral and written skills so that you will be able to use Irish with confidence both socially and professionally. We place an emphasis on the living language and students are encouraged to avail of the opportunities offered by the university to spend time in the Gaeltacht regions where they can experience Irish as a community language. Students develop their skills in the language by attending lectures and by active participation in weekly tutorials designed to support them on their language-learning journey.
Students who choose Gaeilge/Irish as part of their Arts programme will enjoy unique cultural enrichment, developing informed opinions on Irish life and civilisation through critical engagement with the various sources of information on our heritage, including key texts of Irish literature from early times to the present. Staff members in the Departments of Irish are at the forefront of research in the field and are uniquely positioned to provide an insight into the ancestral language, literature and culture of Ireland.
All students take a core language module each year. Topics covered in the elective modules include poetry and prose from all stages of the language, Old Irish, Early Modern Irish, the study of manuscripts, modern literature, the literature of the Gaeltacht, phonetics and other aspects of linguistics, the study of placenames, Irish-language journalism and an introduction to translation.
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 agus ar labhairt na teanga. Leagtar béim ar an dteanga bheo agus bíonn deiseanna ag na mic léinn tréimhsí a chaitheamh sa Ghaeltacht. 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 Roinn na 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
- Léann agus Lámhscríbhinní na Gaeilge
- Logainmníocht na Gaeilge
- Dialanna na Gaeilge
- Cineálacha Scéalaíochta: An Litríocht Bhéil agus an Gearrscéal Liteartha
- Foghraíocht na Gaeilge
- An Ghaeltacht
- Teanga na Nua-Ghaeilge Luaithe
- Iriseoireacht na Gaeilge
- Stair na Teanga agus na Litríochta
- Litríocht na Sean-Ghaeilge
- Seán Ó Ríordáin: Filíocht agus Prós
- Na Laoithe Fiannaíochta
Year 3
Core modules:
- Usáid agus Cruinneas naGaeilge
Elective modules:
- Filíocht na Seachtú hAoise Déag
- Nua-Fhilíocht na Gaeilge
- An tÚrscéal sa Ghaeilge
- Filíocht na Nua-Ghaeilge Luaithe
- Léamh agus Litriú na Gaeilge
- Litreacha na Gaeilge
- Struchtúr na Gaeilge
- Próstéacsanna na Nua-Ghaeilge Luaithe
- Bunscileanna Aistriúcháin
- Filíocht na Sean- agus na Meán-Ghaeilge
- Staidéar Bunúsach ar an tSean-Ghaeilge
- Na Dánta Grá
- Litríocht an Bhlascaoid Mhóir
- Filíocht an 21ú hAois
- 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
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.
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.
Employability
- Graduates with a high level of fluency in Irish are highly sought-after. Our graduates have pursued careers in a wide range of areas including:
- Teaching – Secondary
- Teaching – Primary
- Teaching Irish abroad/online
- Heritage and Tourism Sectors
- Arts and Media – Journalism, Broadcasting, Online Media, Film
- Academia – Lecturing and Research
- Civil Service and Provision of Services in Irish
- Translating and Interpreting in Ireland
- Translating and Interpreting in EU institutions
- Language Planning
- Business and Management
- Law
- Politics
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
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
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 CAO. See our QQI/FET Applicants page for information on the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Further Education and Training (FET) application process and whether there are routes available to this course.
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.