CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Arts (Joint Honours) International Languages

Dublin City University - DCU
Dublin City University - DCU
Course Code
DC293
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
3 - 4 Years
Attendance
Full Time
CAO Points 2025 Round 1
360  
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Course Summary

You’ll acquire proficiency in your chosen language (French, German, Spanish) and learn about culture, film, literary traditions and intercultural communication.

Students choose one other subject from: Gaeilge or Politics.

You’ll have the option to take a year abroad, extending your degree to four years and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) International.

Internship Year
You can opt to apply for a year-long INTRA work placement in Year Three.

This programme will prepare you for a variety of careers and also provides a foundation for postgraduate study.

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College Link

College Link > DC293 - Arts (Joint Honours) International Languages

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Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

Language options with this course

The following language options are available to study as part of this programme:

Languages
Study Level
Includes time abroad*
Notes
French
Major
German
Major
Irish
Major
Spanish
Major

* Time abroad utilising this language

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.
Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible for this course.

Entry Requirements

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PLC Progression Links

PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.

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PLC Codes Award Title
5M2073 Language and European Studies
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The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Linguistic

The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.

Career Progression

Graduates in International Languages (French, German, or Spanish), and the culture(s) associated with the chosen language acquire the requisite knowledge and skills to seek employment in a broad range of careers. 

In addition, they acquire the knowledge and skills to pursue postgraduate studies in Cultural Studies, Education (Post primary), Literary Studies, Language Studies, Translation Studies, Intercultural Studies, and International Relations.

Further Research

College Link > DC293 - Arts (Joint Honours) International Languages

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

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