CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Gaeilge agus Léann an Aistriúcháin

University of Galway - UG
University of Galway - UG
Course Code
GY136
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
4 Years
Attendance
Full Time
CAO Points 2025 Round 1
368  
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Course Summary

This degree is aimed specifically at jobs in the field of language skills. Excellent opportunities now exist in Ireland and Europe for those with a translation / language qualification—indeed, there is a shortage of qualified translators to fill job vacancies.
 
This highly practical degree course focuses on the linguistic, technological and workplace skills needed to become a professional translator. In addition to studying Translation in Léann an Aistriúcháin, you study Irish as a second subject and and qualify with a degree in both Translation Studies and Irish.

College Link

College Link > GY136 - Gaeilge agus Léann an Aistriúcháin

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


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
Irish
Major
Students spend an academic year studying Irish in the Gaeltacht and on work placement in an Irish medium setting.

* 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.

Search for PLC Courses offering these awards (Click on the Codes)

PLC Codes Award Title
5M2073 Language and European Studies
5M2154 Cultural and Heritage Studies
5M2181 Applied Social Studies
5M2464 Journalism
5M3114 General Studies
5M3635 Education and Training
This Information is Correct for 2025 Entry

Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
Details of the QQI scoring system and a points calculator can be found HERE

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

Our graduates are successful in finding jobs in various areas where language skills are important. We have strong links with the EU institutions and many of our graduates are now working in those organizations as well as in the Irish state sector. Other graduates are now utilizing the skills acquired on this degree in jobs in communication and education.

Further Research

College Link > GY136 - Gaeilge agus Léann an Aistriúcháin

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

DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

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