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Along with developing the crucial speaking and writing abilities required for any language degree, students selecting Gaeilge/Irish in their Arts program will experience distinctive cultural enrichment. You'll cultivate well-informed perspectives on Irish society and history by engaging with diverse heritage resources and exploring Irish literary works spanning ancient times to contemporary periods.
The Irish Departments offer exceptional opportunities to understand Ireland's native language, literary traditions, and cultural legacy. For learners, this represents a deeply rewarding journey: they engage innovatively with subject matter that directly connects to their personal heritage.
Non-EU applicants are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate
Duolingo English Test (DET): DET 120 with a minimum score of 110 in each individual section
IELTS - International English Language Testing System/ IELTS Indicator Test: Minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language - TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition Test: Minimum overall score of 90 and minimum of 20 in each section
University of Cambridge: 176+ on the Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English i.e.
Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) First Certificate, Grade A (CEFR Level C1)
Pearson PTE Academic: Minimum of 63 (with at least 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section)