About Irish - Modern Irish(Nua-Ghaeilge), MA - at University College Cork (UCC)

Overview

The course includes modules on literature in Irish, Irish language and Irish manuscripts and palaeography. The development of the Irish language over time is also treated, as well as its appearance in the modern dialects, particularly those of Munster. An essential part of the course is the submission of a dissertation presenting research undertaken during the year. All teaching is conducted through Irish.

Course Details

The course comprises instruction in aspects of Irish language and literature from the late Middle Ages to modern times, from court poetry to the poetry of Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill. It also includes a mandatory module in academic writing. The expected outcome of these modules is that you will have a knowledge of Irish language and literature that is both broad-ranging and detailed, together with a special competency in communicating scholarship and learning in a concise and attractive style.

Modules:

GA6001 Scríobh acadil na Gaeilge (igeantach)

GA6002 Beirt bhanfhile: Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill agus Biddy Jenkinson

GA6003 Filíocht na Scol, 1200-1650

GA6004 Stair Fhoclóireacht na Gaeilge

GA6005 Filíocht Mhscraí ón 18 hAois anuas

GA6006 Saothar Mhirtín Uí Chadhain

GA6007 Filíocht Uí Bhruadair

GA6008 Lamh lmhscríbhinní agus tosach staidir ar thacsaí a chur in eagar

GA6009 Miontrchtas MA

GA6011 Scríbhinní Amhlaoibh Uí Shilleabhin

Details of the programme content and modules are in the Postgraduate College Calendar

Fact File

Course Code: CKE51 Full-time; CKE50 Part-time

Course Title: Irish - Modern Irish(Nua-Ghaeilge)

College: Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences

Duration: 1 year Full-time; 2 years Part-time

Teaching Mode: Full-time, Part-Time

The part-time option will be taught during evening hours over 2 year.

Qualifications: MA

NFQ Level: Level 9

Costs: 2017/2018 Irish EU Fee: EUR 6,000 Full-time; EUR 3,000 per year Part-time

2016 Entry Requirements: You must have an honours BA degree with at least a 2.1 in the subject Irish (see detailed entry requirements

Closing Date: See details in application procedure section below

Next Intake: 11 September 2017

Course Practicalities

Contact the Department for specific information on time commitment/timetable structure

Assessment

Assessment will be based on in-class exams, class essays and the submission of a dissertation.

Application Procedure

Application for this programme is on-line atwww.pac.ie/ucc. Places on this programme are offered in rounds. The closing dates for each round can be found here. For full details of the application procedure click How to Apply.

All required documentation must be either uploaded to your online application, or sent in hard copy to The Postgraduate Applications Centre, 1, Courthouse Square, Galway, immediately after an application is made.

Further Contact Information

Siobhn Ní Dhonghaile
Senior Executive Assistant
E: snid@ucc.ie
T: +353 (0)21 490 2607

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Entry requirements for this course

Contact University College Cork (UCC) to find course entry requirements.

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