Language Skills - Advanced - French - German - Italian - Spanish
Your Course
This master's programme provides advanced linguistic and technical training to prepare you for work as a linguist. There is a growing demand for such specialised services. You will develop your language skills to a high level and gain experience in the area of translation technology. You will acquire a high level of communication skills in your chosen language speciality of French, German, Italian or Spanish.
Subjects taught
Course content includes:
• Translation Methodology and Text;
• Audiovisual Translation;
• Language and Intercultural Communication;
• Translation Studies;
• Dissertation.
This is an MA in the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures; it can be tailored to suit your interests, see website for details.
Entry requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Second Class Honours NQAI Level 8 degree or equivalent, with Second Class Honours Grade 2 or equivalent in the language to be studied.
Application dates
WHEN TO APPLY:
NUI Galway does not set a deadline for receipt of applications (with some exceptions). Offers will be issued on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Duration
1 year full-time.
Post Course Info
Career Opportunities
Our students have found employment in a variety of contexts, both in Ireland and abroad. In particular, graduates have been employed by national and international translation companies, EU offices, and international customer care and marketing centres. Many have taken up second- and third-level teaching positions. A number of graduates have progressed to doctoral studies and have obtained prestigious scholarships.