Nua-Ghaeilge

The Graduate Diploma sa Nua-Ghaeilge is for graduates of Modern Irish and graduates of cognate disciplines. It aims to promote and preserve the Irish language, literature and culture, and emphasise their importance for Irish society and European identity. It prepares students for a broad range of career paths, including education in Ireland and abroad, public service, editing and publishing, and further academic research. Students develop communicative, analytical and research skills throughout the programme. They will develop advanced linguistic skills in Irish and deepen their knowledge of Irish-language literature, culture and history.

Subjects taught

Stage 1 Core Modules

IR40030 Teanga na Gaeilge 4



Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:

Option list A:

IR40050 Scéalta Fiannaíochta 1300 - 1900 Autumn 10

IR40190 Ceird na Scríbhneoireachta Autumn 10

IR40270 An Dioscúrsa Baineann i bhFilíocht an Ochtú Céad Déag Autumn 10

IR40560 Traidisiún Scripte na Gaeilge Autumn 10



Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of:

Option list B:

IR40090 Na meáin Ghaeilge Spring 10

IR40170 Saoréisteacht sa teanglann agus cur i láthair Spring 10

IR40200 An Nualitríocht: Gnéithe de litríocht na Gaeilge ó 1900 i leith Spring 10

IR40450 Úrscéalta Móra na Gaeilge Spring 10

IR40570 Téarmeolaíocht & Aistriúchán Spring 10

Entry requirements

BA le 2.1 sa Nua-Ghaeilge nó a chomhionann, agus ní mór ainm agus seoladh beirt mholtóirí a sholáthar, a bheadh inniúil ar do chumas intleachtúil, chomh maith le d’aibíocht agus do dhíograis, a mheas.



Oiriúnach dóibh siúd a bhain bunchéim amach nó atá fostaithe le tamall i bpoist ina n-éilítear saineolas suntasach ar theanga agus ar litríocht na Gaeilge, nó dóibh siúd ar mhaith leo a gcur amach ar na hábhair seo a fhorbairt.



Applicants whose first language is not English are also required to submit evidence of their English language proficiency.



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information https://tinyurl.com/2ae2ffax .

Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

Duration

1 year full-time.

Delivery: On Campus

Enrolment dates

Z181 Dioplóma Iarchéime sa Nua-Ghaeilge Graduate Diploma Full-Time

Commencing September 2025

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  • Qualification letters

    GradDip

  • Qualifications

    Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ)

  • Attendance type

    Full time,Daytime

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