Overview
For the full-time one-year option in French University College Cork, you are required to choose from modules which, when combined, result in 60 credits. Most modules at University College Cork have a value of 5 credits and involve one hour of teaching per week for the duration of the academic year.
However, a language module represents 10 credits and involves three classes a week, one of which focuses upon oral skills. This means a full-time student will have a total of 13 hours of classes per week for the duration of the academic year.
Learning outcomes
Assessment is by a combination of essays and final year examinations in both written and oral French.
The qualification will give you a strong sense of the importance of France and the French language in the world today. You will acquire not only knowledge, but also skills. The global spread of French as a language, the economic strength of France, as well as emerging Francophone cultures, make this a great time to discover more from our Department.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Modern French Culture
- Structure and Varieties of Contemporary French
- Francophone Postcolonial Studies
- Theatre of the Absurd
- Contemporary French Theatre
- French Language Today
- Travel Writings
- Literary Studies: Modern French Fiction
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Language Studies Languages View 48 other Masters in Language Studies in IrelandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- It is intended for those who already have a degree, preferably in the area of Arts or the Sciences
- The Higher Diploma in Arts is a conversion programme and applicants would not normally have studied the relevant subject to Honours Degree level previously.
Tuition Fee
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International
16700 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16700 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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