Irish - Nua-Ghaeilge / Modern Irish - Conversion Course

The Higher Diploma in Arts (Nua-Ghaeilge/Modern Irish) is a conversion course for those with a prior knowledge of Irish who want to study Irish to honours degree level.



It is aimed at graduates who may want to be considered for a master’s course in the subject area subsequently (but do not have an honours degree in Irish) or who may want to add Irish to their qualifications.



The course consists of modules to the value of 60 credits taken from Levels II and III of the undergraduate BA degree in Irish. The subject modules will be chosen by you in consultation with the Department of Irish, taking into account timetable constraints and the suitability of course combinations.



If you are applying for this course to gain a teaching subject, you are advised to check the requirements for the subject area by consulting the https://www.teachingcouncil.ie/ and verify the following:



1) Curricular Subject Requirements

2) Subject Declaration Form



If you are applying for this course for future eligibility into the Profession Master of Education, further information is available at https://www.ucc.ie/en/pec01/

Students take 60 credits as follows - core modules (10 credits) and 50 credits of elective modules:



Core Modules

GA3001 Úsáid agus Cruinneas na Gaeilge (10 Credits)



Elective Modules

GA2001 Úsáid agus Cruinneas na Gaeilge I (10 Credits)

GA2003 Filíocht na hOchtú hAoise Déag (5 Credits)

GA2013 Léann agus Lámhscríbhinní na Gaeilge (5 Credits)

GA2014 Logainmníocht na Gaeilge (5 Credits)

GA2016 Dialanna na Gaeilge (5 Credits)

GA2019 Cineálacha Scéalaíochta: An Litríocht Bhéil agus an Gearrscéal Liteartha (5 Credits)

GA2023 Foghraíocht na Gaeilge (5 Credits)

GA2024 An Ghaeltacht (5 Credits)

GA2025 Teanga na Nua-Ghaeilge Luaithe (5 Credits)

GA2026 Iriseoireacht na Gaeilge (5 Credits)

GA2035 Seán Ó Ríordáin: filíocht agus prós (5 Credits)

GA2036 Na Laoithe Fiannaíochta (5 Credits)

GA2031 Stair na Teanga agus na Litríochta (5 Credits)

GA2032 Litríocht na Sean-Ghaeilge (5 Credits)

GA3003 Filíocht na Seachtú hAoise Déag (5 Credits)

GA3004 Nuafhilíocht na Gaeilge (5 Credits)

GA3008 An tÚrscéal sa Ghaeilge (5 Credits)

GA3016 Filíocht na Nua-Ghaeilge Luaithe (5 Credits)

GA3017 Filíocht na Nua-Ghaeilge Luaithe (5 Credits)

GA3022 Litreacha na Gaeilge (5 Credits)

GA3023 Struchtúr na Gaeilge (5 Credits)

GA3027 Próstéacsanna na Nua-Ghaeilge Luaithe (5 Credits)

GA3029 Bunscileanna Aistriúcháin (5 Credits)

GA3037 Na Dánta Grá (5 Credits)

GA3038 Litríocht an Bhlascaoid Mhóir (5 Credits)

GA3039 Filíocht an 21ú hAois (5 Credits)

GA3031 Filíocht na Sean- agus na Meán-Ghaeilge (5 Credits)

GA3032 Staidéar Bunúsach ar an tSean-Ghaeilge (5 Credits)



Additional Teaching Mode Information

The part-time option will be taught during weekday working hours over 2 years.

Requirements

• It is intended for those who already have a 3 or 4 year primary degree, preferably in the area of Arts or the Sciences, and who wish to study one of the subject Nua-Ghaeilge/Modern Irish.



• The Higher Diploma in Arts is a conversion programme and applicants would not normally have studied the relevant subject to Honours Degree level previously but you must satisfy the Head of Deparrtment, that at the start of the course, your linguistic competence in Irish will allow you to draw benefit from courses at second-year and final-year undergraduate level.



• Applicants must have passed GA1002 (or equivalent module)

Or



• Hold the Diploma Sa Ghaeilge Fheidmeach (from Ionad na Gaeilge Labhartha)

Or



• Establish to the satisfaction of the Department (in interview/or examination) that the applicant is suitable for the programme.



All applicants will be considered on an individual basis.



For Applicants with Qualifications Completed Outside of Ireland

Applicants must meet the required entry academic grade, equivalent to Irish requirements. For more information see our Qualification Comparison page.



International/Non-EU Applicants

For full details of the non-EU application procedure visit our how to apply pages for international students.

• In UCC, we use the term programme and course interchangeably to describe what a person has registered to study in UCC and its constituent colleges, schools, and departments.

• Note that not all courses are open to international/non-EU applicants, please check the fact file above. For more information contact the International Office.



English Language Requirements

Applicants who are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university-approved English language requirements.

Closing Date

Rolling deadline. Open until all places have been filled. Early application is advised.



Non-EU Closing Date

Open until all places have been filled or no later than 15 June. Early application is advised.

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time.

Start Date 7 September 2026

Skills and Careers Information

Apart from obvious career opportunities in teaching and research, graduates of the Department of Modern Irish have, for example, been successful in gaining employment as writers and journalists, and as translators (independent, and with the Oireachtas and the European Commission and European Parliament). Many of our postgraduates are involved in the arts - in poetry and music - and this creative environment is one that is actively encouraged within the Department, and through our involvement with the Munster Gaeltacht areas.