Nua-Ghaeilge

The Graduate Diploma 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.



What Will I Learn?

• Apply the use of accurate spoken and written Irish in both academic and professional contexts, e.g. write analytical essays, give interviews in broadcast and print media; debate and analyse current affairs and academic topics; be proficient in the use of on-line and traditional resources.

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of dialectal and standard Irish (An Caighdeán Oifigiúil) from the beginning of the Modern Irish period to the present day, attaining a C1 level or higher on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or its equivalent.

• Students should be able to construct coherent and research-focused argument in Modern Irish in the areas of linguistic and grammatical study, literature and cultural studies.

• appreciate the study of Irish language and literature as an integral part of Irish society past and present in a national and global context.

• provide evidence of an advanced knowledge of Modern Irish language, literature, history and culture, and of an ability to reflect critically on these areas.



Is féidir Dioplóma Iarchéime sa Nua-Ghaeilge a roghnú ar a shon féin, nó, mar bhealach isteach nó amach as an MA sa Nua-Ghaeilge. Nuair nach mian le mac léinn tráchtas a dhéanamh, mar shampla, is féidir Dioplóma Iarchéime sa Nua-Ghaeilge a ghnóthú.

Module / Trimester / Credits

Stage 1 Core Modules

IR40030 Teanga na Gaeilge 4 Autumn 10



Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:

Option list A:

IR40190 Ceird na Scríbhneoireachta Autumn 10

IR40270 An Dioscúrsa Baineann i bhFilíocht an Ochtú Céad Déag Autumn 10

IR40560 Traidisiún Scripte na Gaeilge Autumn 10



Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of:

Option list B:

IR40090 Na meáin Ghaeilge Spring 10

IR40170 Saoréisteacht sa teanglann agus cur i láthair Spring 10

IR40200 An Nualitríocht: Gnéithe de litríocht na Gaeilge ó 1900 i leith Spring 10

IR40450 Úrscéalta Móra na Gaeilge Spring 10

IR40570 Téarmeolaíocht & Aistriúchán Spring 10

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.



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information at: https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/ Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

Online Application.



Who Should Apply?

Full Time option suitable for:



Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EU) applicants: No

1 year full-time. Delivery: On Campus.

Z181 Dioplóma Iarchéime sa Nua-Ghaeilge Graduate Diploma Full-Time

Commencing September 2026

Graduate Taught

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