Overview
This one-year MA course in Languages and Cultures (90 credits) at University College Cork will appeal to a wide range of people, including present and future language teachers, and those interested in language studies, linguistics and oral and written communication. The course begins in late September, with teaching ending in March. The thesis is submitted in early October. The course involves attendance at lectures and seminars, the writing of course papers and completion of other assessed tasks including presentations.
Learning outcomes
The core set of modules introduces students to key concepts needed for engagement in a global market-place: mobility and globalization; intercultural communication; cultural transfer and exchange. They also involve research training and development as well as a dissertation in the student’s area of choice.
Students can choose from modules designed to enhance professional skills and employability and deepen their knowledge of the target cultures in which they specialise; they will graduate from this programme with advanced knowledge and expertise in one or more language areas.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Research Journal and Presentation Skills
- Mediterranean Cultures
- Migration and Culture
- Contemporary Translation Theory and Practice
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , National
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Languages Linguistics View 70 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in IrelandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants should normally have at least a Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or equivalent in French, German, Italian, Hispanic Studies/Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean or English.
- Candidates with a Second Class Honours Grade I degree in language, linguistics or a cognate discipline completed through the medium of French, German, Italian, Hispanic Studies/Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean or English may also be considered following a review of their individual qualifications by the course committee.
- Candidates who hold a Second Class Honours Grade II level may also be considered, based on the information provided in a supplementary statement and/or interview acceptable to the programme selection committee.
Tuition Fee
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International
16400 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16400 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
6130 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6130 EUR per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Cork
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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