Overview
This Ancient Medieval Languages course at University College Cork offers the unique opportunity to engage in intensive study at the beginner’s level of a combination of ancient and medieval languages no longer taught in many universities. It provides excellent preparation for those considering pursuing a postgraduate degree in the study of some aspect of the ancient or medieval worlds.
Skills and Careers Information
The primary purpose of the Postgraduate Diploma in Ancient or Medieval Languages is to better prepare students for postgraduate work in the study of some aspect of the ancient or medieval worlds. However, it also provides a broad training suited for those interested in careers in the cultural and heritage sectors as well as in the education sector. A good basic knowledge of these languages will prove particularly useful for those involved in the maintenance of museum and library collections, historical archives, and the numismatic or antique trades.
Potential career paths include jobs involving historical archives, museum collections, the numismatic or antique trades, and teaching.
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Courses include:- Old Irish
- Early Irish Text
- Continuing Old Irish
- Researching Early Irish Texts: Language and Literature
- Medieval Welsh
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Rolling deadline. Open until all places have been filled or no later than 30 June. Early application is advised.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- In order to be admitted to the Postgraduate Diploma in Ancient and Medieval Languages a candidate should have a minimum of a Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or equivalent, in a subject entailing the study of modern languages, ancient or medieval history, art, literature or culture, or equivalent qualifications.
- Successful applicants must demonstrate evidence of having taken undergraduate or post-graduate modules in an area that involves the study of ancient or medieval history, art, literature or culture.
- For full details of the non-EU application procedure please visit our how to apply pages for international students.
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17000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17000 EUR for the full programme during 12 months. -
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4140 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4140 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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