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 2024-09-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-07-03 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies French studies

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16700 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

6130 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6130 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Cork

860 - 1400 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for French.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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