Course Summary
The Diploma in Old Irish is a beginner’s course that gives students a solid grounding in the language and literature of Old Irish (600–900). This is the period of the language in which ancient sagas like the Táin, some of the Irish language’s most beautiful poetry, as well as the so-called ‘Brehon’ laws, were written.
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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.
Entry Requirements
This is a beginner’s course and assumes no prior knowledge of any period of the Irish language. The lectures are all delivered in English. Applications are normally accepted only from persons with a good Honours degree (II.1 or higher) in a cognate subject such as Modern Irish or another Celtic language, medieval languages, literature or history, archaeology.
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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.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.