Nua-Ghaeilge

The MA sa Nua-Ghaeilge is for graduates of Modern Irish and graduates of cognate disciplines. It aims to promote and preserve the Irish language, literature and culture, and emphasise their importance for Irish society and European identity. It prepares students for a broad range of career paths, including education in Ireland and abroad, public service, editing and publishing, and further academic research. Students develop communicative, analytical and research skills throughout the programme. They will develop advanced linguistic skills in Irish and deepen their knowledge of Irish-language literature, culture and history.

Who should apply?

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No

Oiriúnach dóibh siúd a bhain bunchéim amach nó atá fostaithe le tamall i bpoist ina n-éilítear saineolas suntasach ar theanga agus ar litríocht na Gaeilge, nó dóibh siúd ar mhaith leo a gcur amach ar na hábhair seo a fhorbairt.

Subjects taught

Is féidir le mic léinn modúil a roghnú a ligfidh dóibh staidéar cuimsitheach a dhéanamh nó más fearr leo é, speisialtóireacht a dhéanamh sa litríocht nó sa teanga.

Stage 1 - Core
Teanga na Gaeilge 4IR40030
Tráchtas MA Nua-GhaeilgeI R40080

Stage 1 - Option
Scéalta Fiannaíochta 1300 - 1900IR40050
Scileanna Aistriúcháin IR40120
Saoréisteacht sa teanglann agus cur i láthair IR40170
Ceird na Scríbhneoireachta IR40190
An Nualitríocht: Gnéithe de litríocht na Gaeilge ó 1900 i leith IR40200
An Dioscúrsa Baineann i bhFilíocht an Ochtú Céad Déag IR40270
Athbheochan agus na Meáin IR40440
Úrscéalta Móra na Gaeilge IR40450

Entry requirements

BA le 2.1 sa Nua-Ghaeilge nó a chomhionann, agus ní mór ainm agus seoladh beirt mholtóirí a sholáthar, a bheadh inniúil ar do chumas intleachtúil, chomh maith le d’aibíocht agus do dhíograis, a mheas.

Oiriúnach dóibh siúd a bhain bunchéim amach nó atá fostaithe le tamall i bpoist ina n-éilítear saineolas suntasach ar theanga agus ar litríocht na Gaeilge, nó dóibh siúd ar mhaith leo a gcur amach ar na hábhair seo a fhorbairt.

Applicants whose first language is not English are also required to submit evidence of their English language proficiency.

Application dates

How to Apply?
The following entry routes are available:
MA sa Nua-Ghaeilge FT (Z029)
Duration
1 Years
Attend
Full Time
Deadline
Rolling*

MA sa Nua-Ghaeilge PT (Z192)
Duration
2 Years
Attend
Part Time
Deadline
Rolling*

* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised.

Credits

90

Duration

Z029: 1 year full-time
Z192: 2 years part-time

Fees

MA Nua-Ghaeilge (Z029) Full Time
EU: fee per year - €7135
nonEU: fee per year - €19900

MA Nua-Ghaeilge (Z192) Part Time
EU: fee per year - €4390
nonEU: fee per year - €9950

***Fees are subject to change.

Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website.

Enrolment dates

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.

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  • Qualification letters

    MA

  • Qualifications

    Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)

  • Attendance type

    Full time,Part time

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