BA (Bachelor of Arts) - DN520

Modern Irish 

The BA programme in Modern Irish is aimed at students with an interest in the language, literature, heritage and history of Modern Irish from the beginning of the Modern Irish period to the present day. Students will graduate with an in-depth knowledge in all of these areas, developing effective communication and analytical skills to prepare them for a variety of career paths including: careers in education, media, translation, the public service, research, editing and publishing.

Celtic Studies (incorporating Celtic Civilisation, Welsh and Early Irish)

The subject areas of Early and Middle Irish, Welsh, and Celtic Civilisation offer separate but interrelated opportunities to study aspects of the languages, literatures, history and civilisation of the Celtic peoples over a wide geographical and temporal span. Celtic Civilisation offers a broad survey of archaeological, historical and literary topics (and can be studied as a full joint honours degree course), while the linguistic modules in Early and Middle Irish, and in Modern and Medieval Welsh, give students a guided introduction to the languages and first-hand familiarity with some fascinating texts.

Irish Folklore

Undergraduate programmes in the subject are designed to give students a thorough grounding in the principal forms and genres of Folklore, with due reference to their historical background and international context. The programmes are aimed at students with an interest in popular tradition, vernacular culture and Irish studies, who wish to develop a career or further studies in these areas.

Irish Studies 

Irish Studies is an interdisciplinary programme that examines the variety and diversity of Irish history, society, cultural practice and the complex processes through which Ireland and Irish identities have been constructed. It asks a series of provocative and stimulating questions about ideas of Ireland and Irishness, such as how can we understand the ways in which place, history, culture and society have shaped Ireland, past and present? How do processes of emigration and immigration impact on Irish culture, society and identity? What influence have identity categories such as gender, sexuality, ethnicity and class had on Irish culture, society and identities?

BA Humanities - DN530

An Ghaeilge agus an Cultúr

Má tá tú ag iarraidh barr feabhais a bhaint amach sa Ghaeilge. Más spéis leat ard/ sainscileanna teanga a bhaint amach agus a fhorbairt. Más spéis leat gairm bheatha trí mheán na Gaeilge ag leibhéal náisiúnta agus idirnáisiúnta a bheith agat ina lán réimsí sa tsochaí: earnáil na hoidhreachta agus an chultúir, aistriúchán, oideachas, cúrsaí foilsitheoireachta, na meáin chumarsáide, mar shampla.

Languages, Linguistics and Cultures

This course is designed for students who are seeking a high level of language and intercultural competency by developing effective communication and analytical skills. The programme takes a holistic approach to language by fostering linguistics, alongside literary and cultural approaches. Students can choose from Irish, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Latin and Ancient Greek. Modules are available in Portuguese and Welsh.

BCL - DN600

Law with Irish 

The BCL (Law with Irish) allows undergraduate law students to access a cohesive set of Irish language modules which are relevant to the study and practice of law. This programme offers you the opportunity to acquire a highly respected BCL degree, whilst additionally deepening your competence in the Irish language in the context of law. Your Irish language communication skills will be developed by the resources provided by a modern multi- media language laboratory (An Teanglann) and the advanced language skills training in Lárionad de Bhaldraithe.

BEd - DN760

Education, Gaeilge &/or Modern Languages 

This four-year programme blends language learning and initial teacher education to prepare students to work as a language teacher in post-primary schools in the Irish education system.  Students can choose to study either two languages from the following list (French, Spanish, German, Italian or Portuguese) or one from this list along with an Ghaeilge. Alternatively, students can choose to major in an Ghaeilge alone.

The following combinations are possible in this programme:

• BEd Education, Gaeilge and Modern Language (French, Spanish, German, Portuguese or Italian)
• BEd Education and Gaeilge