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As a globally significant language, French boasts an extensive cultural and scholarly legacy. Mastering French along with its literary and cultural traditions unlocks numerous prospects for learners. Serving as an official language in prominent international bodies like the UN, OECD, and NATO, French maintains crucial influence in global matters. Ireland's 2018 admission as an observer to the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) - the international network promoting French-speaking nations - highlights French's growing relevance in the post-Brexit European landscape and the economic potential outside anglophone markets.
Applicants must have completed a high school qualification equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. General matriculation requirements include pass grades in English, mathematics and a language other than English. Additional requirements may apply for some courses.