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Program Overview

The Gap Year Academic Programme at Emerald Cultural Institute prepares students for a semester abroad at Maynooth University, Ireland. It offers intensive English language instruction followed by academic study in various disciplines, awarding ECTS credits. Students can choose from two options based on their English proficiency, with access to academic mentors, workshops, and the Emerald Learn platform.

Program Outline

Gap Year Academic Programme - Emerald Cultural Institute

Degree Overview:

Objective:

• To equip students with the academic English skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a semester-long study abroad program at Maynooth University, Ireland.
• To provide students with the opportunity to choose from a variety of university modules across diverse academic disciplines.
• To award students with ECTS credits for their completed semester abroad.

Program Description:

• This program combines an initial semester of intensive English language study at Emerald Cultural Institute with a subsequent semester of academic study at Maynooth University.
• Students improve their English for academic purposes and acquire the necessary skills to thrive in their chosen university program.
• Students can choose from two program options based on their starting level of English:
• Gap Year Programme 1:
Requires an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent.
• Gap Year Programme 2: Requires an IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent.

Outline:

Program Content:

• First Semester at Emerald Cultural Institute:
• 12 weeks of intensive English language instruction (20 hours general English + 6 hours EAP per week)
• Focus on developing academic reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
• Introduction to Irish culture and society.
• Second Semester at Maynooth University:
• Study a variety of university modules from 34 academic departments across 3 faculties.
• Options include modules in Law, Business, History, Media, Engineering, and Science.
• Complete a Certificate in International Business (optional for students attending the Fall semester).

Course Schedule:

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Individual Modules:

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Assessment:

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Teaching:

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Faculty:

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Careers:

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Outcomes:

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Other:

Academic Mentor:

• Students are assigned an academic mentor during their studies at Emerald Cultural Institute.

Free Workshops and Supervised Study:

• Students have access to free workshops and supervised study sessions at Emerald Cultural Institute.

Emerald Learn Platform:

• Students have access to the Emerald Learn platform for the duration of the program.

Accommodation:

• Accommodation options are available at Emerald Cultural Institute and Maynooth University.

Application Requirements for Maynooth University:

• GPA 2.6 (or two references if below)
• Transcript
• Passport

Additional Information:

• For more information about Maynooth University, please visit https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/