Program Overview
GradDip in Languages and Image Studies is a graduate-level program that enhances language skills and fosters critical thinking through image analysis. Students choose a global language and explore image studies from a multilingual perspective, focusing on film, photography, and art. The program offers full-time and part-time options, with flexible teaching styles and valuable career opportunities in international fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The GradDip in Languages and Image Studies is a graduate-level program designed for students who want to enhance their language skills and develop critical thinking abilities through the analysis of images. It is suitable for students who do not wish to undertake individual research, are unsure of their language learning skills, or prefer to begin their studies in January.
Objectives:
- Acquire new language skills or refresh and extend existing knowledge of languages.
- Develop critical and analytical thinking skills through image-centered modules.
- Engage with global culture through an analytical and critical lens.
- Expand the ability to engage and comprehend global cultures through the study of images, including film, art, illustration, photography, and more.
Description:
The program offers a unique blend of language studies and image studies, allowing students to explore both areas simultaneously. Students choose a global language (French, German, Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish) and start at their current level (Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced). Some students may choose to study two languages throughout the year. In tandem with language studies, students are introduced to image studies from a multilingual perspective through modules focused on global film, photography, illustration, or art. These modules cover a wide range of media, genres, and languages, drawing on the expertise of School specialists in individual languages and image-related topics.
Outline:
Structure:
- The program is offered as a full-time (9 months) or part-time (18 months) option.
- Students take core modules in Language(s) and Image Studies (global film) and choose 3 option modules from a range of other Language and Image Studies modules.
Course Schedule:
- Language study is cumulative and takes place throughout the year.
- Image studies are explored through individual modules, both core and optional.
- All students study film analysis and apply those skills to other image-centered modules.
Individual Modules:
- Language Studies (French; German; Italian; Portuguese; Spanish): Individualized support is provided based on student level.
- Core Modules:
- Approaches to European Film Analysis: This module provides a foundation in film analysis techniques.
- The Global Prison Film: This module examines the representation of prisons in film from a global perspective.
- Option Modules:
- Surrealism: A Global Revolution: This module explores the global impact of Surrealism in art and culture.
- Precarious Perceptions 1900-1930: Modernist Literature, Film and Photography: This module examines the intersection of literature, film, and photography in the early 20th century.
- The engraved book in 17th-century France: This module focuses on the history and aesthetics of engraved books in 17th-century France.
Teaching:
- Flexible teaching and learning styles allow students to identify and pursue their own areas of interest in both language and image studies.
- Students are guided in the analysis and criticism of various types of images from language-specific and broader cultural contexts.
Careers:
- The program offers valuable opportunities for graduates seeking to enhance their language skills and develop critical thinking abilities through cultural engagement with images.
- Graduates are well-prepared for careers with an international dimension in various fields, including:
- Arts, culture, and education
- Business
- Diplomacy
- Travel
Other:
- The program draws on the extensive holdings of the James Joyce Library in modern languages, literatures, global film, and culture.
- Students have opportunities to participate in the School's research culture and seminars.
EU
fee per year - € 7000
nonEU
fee per year - € 15070
EU
fee per year - € 4190
nonEU
fee per year - € 7540
University College Dublin
Overview:
University College Dublin (UCD) is a leading research-intensive university located in Dublin, Ireland. It is known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and global engagement. UCD offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines.
Student Life and Campus Experience:
UCD provides a vibrant and diverse campus experience for its students. The university emphasizes the holistic development of its students, offering a range of opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Research Excellence:
UCD is renowned for its strong research output and collaborations with industry partners.Global Partnerships:
The university boasts a vast network of partner institutions worldwide, providing students with opportunities for international study and exchange.Transformational Learning:
UCD focuses on providing a transformative learning experience that fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills.Other:
UCD is actively involved in promoting sustainability and social responsibility. The university is committed to creating a positive impact on society through its research, teaching, and engagement activities.
Entry Requirements:
- Academic Qualifications: Applicants should possess a minimum of a 2.2 in their primary degree (NFQ Level 8 or international equivalent), ideally (but not compulsorily) in a cognate area.
- Application Requirements:
- Personal Statement: A personal statement of 500-1000 words is required, outlining the applicant's reasons for pursuing the GradDip in Languages and Image Studies, any prior experience with Image Studies, and any prior experience with Language Study (e.g., BA level studies, travel, school, self-taught, hobby, or other). The statement should also list the language(s) the applicant wishes to study (and their estimated level).
- Academic Reference: One academic reference is required.
- English Language Test: Applicants whose first language is not English are required to submit evidence of their English language proficiency. The standard requirement is an IELTS (Academic) Overall Band Score of 6.5 with no component band score below 6.0 and 6.5 in Writing and Speaking bands. Equivalent scores from other English language proficiency tests may be accepted.
- Short Writing Sample: A short writing sample in English (e.g., essay/assignment on a current degree topic) is required, with a statement that the work is entirely the applicant's own.
- Short Online Interview: A short online interview exchange is expected in advance of final acceptance to the GradDip.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- IELTS (Academic): Overall Band Score of 6.5 with no component band score below 6.0 and 6.5 in Writing and Speaking bands.
- Equivalent Scores: Equivalent scores from other English language proficiency tests may be accepted.
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Finished my Masters in Food Safety here in 2019. Quality of education is pretty good. Facilities are on point. One of the better universities in Ireland. A lot of extra curricular activities organised all round the year. No racism or any other issue as per my experience. Teaching staff is quite knowledgeable. I loved my time there. 10/10
