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NUI Galway

Irish - Old & Middle Irish

Your course
The MA in Old and Middle Irish is designed to provide students with a thorough grounding in the Irish language and literature of the period c.600c.1200. It is aimed at those who already have a good basic knowledge of Irish (Medieval or Modern) or another Celtic language and, in exceptional circumstances, at those who have an appropriate other background to undertake the study of Old and Middle Irish from the beginning.

The programme offers taught modules in the following:
Grammar of Old and Middle Irish
Literary History 6001200
Close reading of medieval Irish texts
History, scholarship and culture in medieval Ireland
Comparative Celtic linguistics.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements
QQI Level 8 degree or equivalent, Second Class Honours or equivalent. IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Duration

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

Careers or further progression

Career opportunities
Graduates have found employment in teaching and academic research, publishing and the print and electronic media, and have developed careers in the interpretation and management of culture and heritage. The programme provides an excellent foundation for higher research programmes (MLitt and PhD) in many fields of Irish language and Celtic Studies of the medieval, the early modern and the contemporary period. The skills acquired are also highly relevant for research in medieval Irish history and archaeology.

Further enquiries

An tOllamh
Máirín Ní Dhonnchadha
T: +353 91 493 010
E: mairin.nidhonnchadha@nuigalway.ie

Comment

3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
1. You gain a thorough grounding in the native language of medieval Ireland and a deep understanding of its deservedly famous literature.

2. Irish language support: While teaching is through English (to accommodate students from different backgrounds), the use of Irish is actively supported, and the Universitys bilingual campus is of special benefit to all students of Irish, of whatever period.

3. The programme provides an excellent foundation for MLitt and PhD higher research programmes.

Application date

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.

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