Terms & Conditions
All offers of a place are subject to UCD's Terms and Conditions of Offer.
(opens in a new window)Modern Languages combines advanced language skills with the literature, history and culture of the countries where these languages are spoken. It also focuses on developing critical faculties and cross-cultural awareness.
This degree is for those of you who want to concentrate on at least two modern foreign languages, explore the connections between them, spend a year abroad and graduate with a BA International degree.
You can study French, German, Italian, Portuguese or Spanish at an advanced level (post-Leaving Certificate or equivalent), and you can take Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and German as a beginner. At least one language should be studied at an advanced level. One interdisciplinary core module at each stage allows students to make connections between the languages and cultures they are studying.
Much of our teaching is in small groups, where you will expand your communication skills and develop as an independent learner. A central element of the degree the built-in year abroad, where you have the unique opportunity to become immersed in another culture.
Entry to the first year Modern Languages is available on a competitive basis to applicants who present an accepted major award with Distinction (80% or better) in at least 5 components, including any components and/or results specified below.
You must have Distinction in at least one of the following language components or a Leaving Certificate Grade O6/H7:
Language | QQI- FET Components | Or | Leaving Certificate Grade |
French | E30106 or 6N2399 or E20106 or 5N1623 | Or | O6/H7 in French |
German | E30107 or 6N2401 or E20107 or 5N1624 | Or | O6/H7 in German |
Italian | E30109 or 6N2404 or E20109 or 5N1626 | Or | O6/H7 in Italian |
Spanish | E30108 or 6N2400 or E20108 or 5N1630 | Or | O6/H7 in Spanish |
Portuguese | Any of the language components listed above (subject to final approval) | Or | O6/H7 in Portuguese (subject to final approval) |
Recommendation: For any language chosen at advanced level during your first year, it is recommended that you have minimum Leaving Certificate grade H4 (or equivalent) in that language. Please note that French is only available at advanced level.
If there are more eligible applicants than places, admission will be competitive based on (opens in a new window)QQI-FET scoring.
All offers of a place are subject to UCD's Terms and Conditions of Offer.
All students must comply with the general regulations of the university.