Applied Multilingualism

University of Galway

Overview

Some people grow up in multilingual communities where they acquire multiple languages from early on, while others learn foreign languages later in life. Different language circumstances have a different impact on individuals and communities. This innovative  Applied Multilingualism programme at University of Galway  welcomes Irish and international students alike.

Careers

Increasingly multilingual societies are creating demand for professionals in the fields of health, education, public administration and NGOs who are equipped to work with multilingual populations. Furthermore, improving language skills is relevant for those intending to seek employment in the areas of language planning and policy, language teaching, cultural and heritage institutions, government and diplomacy. Possible career avenues include:

• Health professionals providing services to multilingual populations
• Educational professionals working with multilingual populations
• NGO staff working with linguistic diversity
• Organisations working with minority languages and language planning
• International organisations specialising in language policy (EU, UNESCO, OSCE, etc.)
• Civil servants employed in administrations with a remit to serve more than then one language community
• Employees in diplomatic services and cultural/heritage organisations
• Academic/research careers