Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Irish Studies in Glasnevin Ireland | Dublin City University
Dublin City University
|
Glasnevin Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
16,200
(c. USD18,718.45)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The MA in Lann na Gaeilge is a modern, forward-thinking program designed to help students develop specialized academic expertise by thoroughly examining Irish language, culture, and literature. Participants will enhance their research and analytical abilities by learning various methodologies and working with diverse scholarly materials and critical perspectives. Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge is a cross-disciplinary institution with global recognition for the excellence of research conducted by both its academic faculty and digital initiatives team. This program operates based on demand and is delivered entirely in Irish.
The MA i Lann na Gaeilge offers a fresh, contemporary approach to developing academic proficiency while immersing students in comprehensive studies of the Irish language, its modern cultural expressions, and literary traditions. The curriculum provides structured training in research techniques and critical analysis, encouraging interaction with multiple scholarly resources and interpretive frameworks. Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge maintains an international reputation for innovative research across its academic departments and digital development teams.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
For admission to the MA in Lann na Gaeilge, successful applicants will have
IN:
For admission to the MA in Lann na Gaeilge, successful applicants will have:
Having fulfilled the requirements, i.e. normally a recognised honours primary degree (Level 8) in Irish, with a minimum of Second Class Honours.
Having a recognised honours primary degree (Level 8) in another discipline, and providing supporting evidence of sufficient competence in Irish. Each case to be considered on its own merits by the Programme Board Standing Committee.
Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements will be invited to submit a curriculum vitae and details of competence in Irish (as above), and may be asked to participate in an interview. These requirements will comply with University/Faculty agreed Recognition of Prior Learning requirements. In all cases under these admission schemes, the University is careful to admit students whose academic backgrounds indicate that they are suitable for the programme of study.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applicants are required to submit a cover letter along with their application under the Transcripts section of the portal, affirming their intent to apply for RPL. For more information on RPL see here.
Transfer from related Level 9 programmes in DCU or other third-level institutions is subject to having fulfilled educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above.
For:
After fulfilling the requirements, ie a recognized basic degree with honors (Level 8) in Irish usually, with a minimum of 2.2.
A recognized basic degree with honors (Level 8) in another discipline, and provide evidence of satisfactory ability in Irish. Bord an Clare would consider each case on its own merits.
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements will be invited to send in a curriculum vitae and details of proficiency in Irish (as above), and may be asked to participate in an interview. This will comply with the recognized prior learning requirements agreed by the University/Faculty. In all cases under these admission schemes, the University guarantees that students with the appropriate academic background who demonstrate their suitability for the program of study would be accepted.
Have transferred from related Level 9 programs at DCU or other third level institutions subject to and having met educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those set out above.
IELTS(Academic) - Overall score 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.
TOEFL (paper-based test) - Overall score 580.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score 92.
IN:
For admission to the MA in Lann na Gaeilge, successful applicants will have:
Having fulfilled the requirements, i.e. normally a recognised honours primary degree (Level 8) in Irish, with a minimum of Second Class Honours.
Having a recognised honours primary degree (Level 8) in another discipline, and providing supporting evidence of sufficient competence in Irish. Each case to be considered on its own merits by the Programme Board Standing Committee.
Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements will be invited to submit a curriculum vitae and details of competence in Irish (as above), and may be asked to participate in an interview. These requirements will comply with University/Faculty agreed Recognition of Prior Learning requirements. In all cases under these admission schemes, the University is careful to admit students whose academic backgrounds indicate that they are suitable for the programme of study.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applicants are required to submit a cover letter along with their application under the Transcripts section of the portal, affirming their intent to apply for RPL. For more information on RPL see here.
Transfer from related Level 9 programmes in DCU or other third-level institutions is subject to having fulfilled educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above.
For:
After fulfilling the requirements, ie a recognized basic degree with honors (Level 8) in Irish usually, with a minimum of 2.2.
A recognized basic degree with honors (Level 8) in another discipline, and provide evidence of satisfactory ability in Irish. Bord an Clare would consider each case on its own merits.
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements will be invited to send in a curriculum vitae and details of proficiency in Irish (as above), and may be asked to participate in an interview. This will comply with the recognized prior learning requirements agreed by the University/Faculty. In all cases under these admission schemes, the University guarantees that students with the appropriate academic background who demonstrate their suitability for the program of study would be accepted.
Have transferred from related Level 9 programs at DCU or other third level institutions subject to and having met educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those set out above.
IELTS(Academic) - Overall score 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.
TOEFL (paper-based test) - Overall score 580.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score 92.
Tuition
EUR
16,200