MA i Léann na Gaeilge

Program Overview

MA i Léann na Gaeilge

Overview

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 in Léann na Gaeilge provides students with the opportunity to acquire specialist academic skills through a deeper exploration of Irish language, culture & literature.

Why DCU

• 93% de chéimithe an FHSS i mbun oibre nó staidéir bhreise 6 mhí go bliain tar éis dóibh céim a bhaint amach
• Is í Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge an Scoil/Roinn Ollscoile is mó in Éirinn
• Tá 23% de na mic léinn leis an Dámh seo ag staidéar go pháirtaimseartha

Careers & Further Options

• Digital humanities
• Civil Servant
• Broadcaster / Journalist
• Editor
• Publisher
• Translator
• Educator

Entry Requirements

• 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.
• Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements will be invited to submit a curriculum vitae and details of competence in Irish, and may be asked to participate in an interview.

Programme Structure

• Is féidir an chéim a bhaint amach trí chlár bliana lánaimseartha nó go páirtaimseartha trí chlár dhá bhliain.
• Má roghnaíonn tú an clár bliana, déanfaidh tú trí mhodúl i Seimeastar 1 agus trí mhodúl eile i Seimeastar 2, agus freastalóidh tú ar léachtaí ar an gcampas cúpla tráthnóna sa tseachtain.
• Má roghnaíonn tú an clár dhá bhliain, déanfaidh tú dhá mhodúl i Seimeastar 1 agus dhá mhodúl eile i Seimeastar 2, agus freastalóidh tú ar léachtaí.

Fees and Funding

• Full time: €7,800 (EU Status Fee), €16,500 (Non EU Fee)
• Part time: €4,200 per annum (EU Status Fee Part-time), €7,800 per annum (Non EU Fee Part time)

How To Apply

• All Applicants must apply through DCU's Student Application Portal.
• 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.

Life On Campus

• DCU has three academic campuses; Glasnevin, St. Patrick’s and All Hallows (both in Drumcondra), all close to Dublin City centre.
• Each campus has a library, study spaces, restaurants, and on-campus residencies.
• There are sports facilities on Glasnevin and St. Patrick’s, and there is a dedicated sports campus, St Claire’s, located near Glasnevin on the Ballymun Road.

FAQs

• Is DCU all one campus?
  • No, DCU is a multi campus university - the Glasnevin, St Patrick's and All Hallows campuses.
• If I'm studying on the St Patrick's campus, can I use the library and sports centre on the Glasnevin campus?
  • Yes, all facilities such as sports and accommodation are open for all DCU students to avail of.
• Are there libraries in DCU and if they have wifi and work stations?
  • Yes, we have a brand new state of the art four floor library on our St. Patrick's Campus which complements the existing library on the Glasnevin campus. There is free wifi, work stations as well as desktop computers.

Program Outline

Extracted Sections from the MA i Léann na Gaeilge Program

Degree Overview:

• This innovative and cutting-edge program delves into the Irish language, its contemporary culture, and its literature.
• It hones specific academic skills, fostering deep exploration of these elements through engaging modules and research opportunities.
• Graduates gain enhanced research and analytical capacity, becoming well-equipped for diverse career paths.

Outline:

• Module Structure: Choose between a one-year full-time or two-year part-time program.
• Modules:
• Year 1:
"Cruinneas sa Ghaeilge," "Taighde Corpais," "An Litríocht Chomhaimseartha: Litríocht na Colainne," and "An Dialann agus an Duine."
• Year 2: "Saibhriú Teanga," "An Dátheangachas agus Buanú na Gaeilge," "Cruthaitheacht agus Cruthú an Nuaphróis," and "An Traidisiún Béil."
• Additional Module: "An Miontráchtas," where students conduct independent research on a chosen topic.
• Assessment: Written examinations, continuous assessment, and a minor thesis supervised by a lecturer.

Teaching:

• Lectures are delivered on-campus a few afternoons a week, fostering interactive learning.
• Highly qualified and experienced faculty lead the program, offering guidance and expertise.
• An emphasis on research skills development through engagement with various sources and critical analysis.

Careers:

• Program graduates have diverse career options across sectors including:
• Digital humanities
• Media
• Public service
• Politics
• Arts
• Heritage tourism
• Education
• Translation
• EU institutions
• Doctoral studies

Other:

• The program is offered through Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge, a renowned academic school for its research in the Irish language.
• The program is conducted entirely through Irish.
If additional information is available, please provide it for a more comprehensive extraction. ## Additional Information
• The program website: https://dcu.ie/prospectus/courses/postgraduate/taught-programmes/fgs/ma-in-lein-na-gaeilge
• The school website: https://dcu.ie/fgs/
• You can contact the program director at Padraig.Oliathain@dcu.ie for further inquiries.

Full time EU Status Fee €7,600 Non EU Fee. €16,200 Part time EU Status Fee Part-time €4,100 per annum Non EU Fee Part time €7,600 per annum