Cork,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Higher Diploma in Arts - French in Cork Ireland | University College Cork
University College Cork
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Cork Ireland
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
17,000
(c. USD19,630.41)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Higher Diploma in French is designed for graduates seeking admission to a French master's program without an honors degree in the subject, or those wishing to enhance their qualifications with an additional Higher Diploma in Arts.
Course objectives include:
developing advanced competencies in French language studies and practical application
enhancing abilities in textual analysis and critical discussion
exploring specialized interdisciplinary aspects of French studies
fostering an appreciation of Francophone cultures worldwide
Available modules primarily mirror those offered to second and final-year undergraduate students. The French degree curriculum is structured around several key components:
language skill development in reading, writing, speaking, and listening
foundational courses examining cultural and literary studies
specialized subjects spanning multiple disciplines, including literature, linguistics, philosophical traditions, cultural analysis, social structures, and global Francophone studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
It is intended for those who already have a 3 or 4-year primary degree, preferably in the area of Arts or the Sciences, and who wish to study the subject French intensively over one academic year. The Higher Diploma in Arts is a conversion programme and applicants would not normally have studied the relevant subject to the Honours Degree level previously.
Duolingo English Test: DET 120 (with a minimum score of 110 in each individual section)
IELTS: 6.5 Overall; 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall; Listening 20; Reading 19; Speaking 21; Writing 20
Cambridge Examinations:
C2 Proficiency
C1 Advanced
B2 First
176 overall with no less than 169 in each element of the test
Pearson PTE: Minimum score of 63 with no section score below 59
Tuition
EUR
17,000