Léann an Áistriúcháin

The MA (Léann an Aistriúcháin) is designed for students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds who are intent on becoming professional translators. Whether you are a recent graduate of Irish or a related course aiming to build specialist knowledge or a professional looking to obtain an advanced qualification to progress your career, or someone with underutilised language skills considering a new direction in the translation field, this programme offers the diversity and expertise to help you reach your goals.



While an in-depth knowledge of written Irish is highly desirable for any aspiring translator, the nature of the course enables students from differing academic backgrounds to progress rapidly in developing their language skills. This course welcomes applicants from diverse educational and professional backgrounds, including RPL applicants. If you have a keen interest in written Irish and grammar, becoming a translator is an exciting and fulfilling career choice.

Curriculum Information

Curriculum information relates to the current academic year (in most cases).

Course and module offerings and details may be subject to change.



Year 1 (30 Credits)

Required LT6105: Aistriúchán Téacsanna 1 (Béarla-Gaeilge)

Required LT6101: An Caighdeán Oifigiúil

Required LN6111: Cruinnscríobh agus Comhréir na Gaeilge

Required LT6109: Aistriúchán Téacsanna 2 (Béarla-Gaeilge)



Year 2 (60 Credits)

Required LN6110: Eagarthóireacht agus Léamh Profaí

Required CU103: Modheolaíochtaí Tionscadail agus Taighde

Required LT121: An Tionscadal Taighde Féinstiúrtha

Required LN6109: Aistriúchán Téacsanna Eorpacha

Required LN6107: Aistriúchán Téacsanna 3 (Béarla-Gaeilge)

Optional LN6111: Cruinnscríobh agus Comhréir na Gaeilge

Optional LT104: An tAistriúchán Ríomhchuidithe

Optional LT6102: Cleachtas Taighde agus Scríobh Tráchtais

Optional LT110: An tAistriúchán Liteartha

Optional LT102: Cruinnscríobh na Gaeilge II

Candidates must hold at least a Second-Class Honours Level 8 primary degree in a related subject area or hold a primary degree in a related area (which is acceptable to the college) without honours and have three years’ relevant practical experience in the subject area.

2 Years Part Time Online

An chéad dáta tosaithe eile: Meán Fómhair 2026

With a focus on real-world application, career-relevant modules, and opportunities in the field of translation, the MA (Léann an Aistriúcháin) prepares students for a wide range of exciting roles in the sphere of translation.



Students who complete this course can avail of considerable employment opportunities in Europe as well as in Ireland. Many graduates end up working with EU institutions. Opportunities are also available in various state bodies, local authorities, translation companies and as freelance translators.