Course Summary
Is cúrsa nuálach comhaimseartha é an MA i Léann na Gaeilge ina soláthraítear deis do mhic léinn sainscileanna acadúla a ghnóthú trí iniúchadh níos doimhne a dhéanamh ar theanga, ar chultúr, agus ar litríocht na Gaeilge.
The MA i Léann na Gaeilge is an innovative and cutting-edge programme that hones specific academic skills while engaging in a deep exploration of the Irish language, its contemporary culture and its literature.
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Entry Requirements
Requirements
For admission to the MA i Léann na Gaeilge, successful applicants will have
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For admission to the MA i Léann na Gaeilge, successful applicants will have:
• Having fulfilled the requirements, i.e. normally a recognised honours primary degree (Level 8) in Irish, with a minimum of Second Class Honours.
• Having a recognised honours primary degree (Level 8) in another discipline, and providing supporting evidence of sufficient competence in Irish. Each case to be considered on its own merits by the Programme Board Standing Committee.
• Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements will be invited to submit a curriculum vitae and details of competence in Irish (as above), and may be asked to participate in an interview. These requirements will comply with University/Faculty agreed Recognition of Prior Learning requirements. In all cases under these admission schemes, the University is careful to admit students whose academic backgrounds indicate that they are suitable for the programme of study.
• Transfer from related Level 9 programmes in DCU or other third-level institutions is subject to having fulfilled educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above.
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• Tar éis na riachtanais a chomhlíonadh, i.e. bunchéim aitheanta le honóracha (Leibhéal 8) sa Ghaeilge de ghnáth, le híosmhéid de 2.2.
• Bunchéim aitheanta le honóracha (Leibhéal 8) i ndisciplín eile, agus fianaise a sholáthar ar chumas sásúil sa Ghaeilge. Bheadh gach cás le meas ar a cháilíocht féin ag Bord an Chláir.
• Tabharfar cuireadh d’iarratasóirí nach gcomhlíonann na riachtanais iontrála curriculum vitae agus sonraí faoi inniúlacht sa Ghaeilge (mar atá thuas) a sheoladh isteach, agus féadfar iarraidh orthu páirt a ghlacadh in agallamh. Cloífidh seo leis na riachtanais aitheanta réamhfhoghlama atá comhaontaithe ag an Ollscoil/an Dámh. I ngach cás faoi na scéimeanna iontrála seo, dearbhaíonn an Ollscoil go nglacfaí le mic léinn a bhfuil an cúlra acadúil cuí acu a léiríonn go bhfuil siad oiriúnach don chlár staidéir.
• Atá tar éis aistriú ó chláir ghaolmhara Leibhéal 9 in DCU nó ó institiúidí tríú leibhéal eile faoi réir cáilíochtaí oideachais ar chomhchaighdeán leis na cinn a leagtar amach thuas agus a bheith comhlíonta acu.
Application Details
Application Deadlines
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the programme is full or until the following dates:
• Closing date for non EU applicants is 1st July 2025.
• Closing date for EU applicants is 30th August 2025.
Note applicants who require a study visa for the purposes of studying at DCU, are advised to apply as early as possible.
All entry requirements should be met before the commencement of the programme.
Queries
Queries from EU applicants should be directed to [email protected]
Queries from non EU applicants should be directed to [email protected]
To apply for this programme:
• All Applicants must apply through DCU's Student Application Portal which is available here. Here's a quick step by step guide if you need help with your application.
• Provide Academic Transcripts for each and every year of study with English translation, if applicable.
• If applicable, provide evidence of competence in the English language as per DCU entry requirements.
Please see link http://www.dcu.ie/registry/english.shtml
Please note if you are a non EU student and require a study visa, you are not eligible to apply for part-time programmes as study visas are only granted for full-time programmes.
The programme commences in September 2025
Fees
Full time
EU Status Fee: €7,800
Non EU Fee: €16,500
Part time
EU Status Fee Part-time: €4,200
Non EU Fee Part time: €7,800
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.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
Mar chéimí de chuid an MA i Léann na Gaeilge beidh réimse deiseanna gairme ar fáil duit. Is féidir le mic léinn, mar shampla, bheith ag obair in earnáil na ndaonnachtaí digiteacha, sna meáin chumarsáide (teilifís, raidió, na meáin chlóite agus dhigiteacha), sa tseirbhís phoiblí, sa pholaitíocht, sna healaíona, san iriseoireacht, sa turasóireacht oidhreachta, sa chóras oideachais, in earnáil an aistriúcháin agus san Aontas Eorpach. Dearbhaíonn fostóirí, arís agus arís eile, gurb iad céimithe DCU an rogha is ansa leo agus iad ar thóir lucht gaisce an lae amárach. Beidh lúcháir ar fhoireann Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge d’aidhmeanna acadúla a phlé leat, tabhairt faoi chéim dochtúireachta, mar shampla.
Careers
As a graduate of the MA i Léann na Gaeilge you’ll have a wide range of career options. Students may work, for example, in the digital humanities, the media (television, radio, the print and digital media), the public service, politics, the arts, heritage tourism, in the translation sector and the EU. Again and again, employers confirm their preference for DCU graduates when looking for future high achievers.
You’ll also find that Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge staff will be keen to discuss your ongoing academic ambitions, such as pursuing your doctoral degree.
Potential Careers
• Digital humanities
• Civil Servant
• Broadcaster / Journalist
• Editor
• Publisher
• Translator
• Educator
Duration
2 years part-time