MA Languages with Business in Galway Ireland | University of Galway

University of Galway | Galway Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR 18,140
(c. USD20,946.8)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The MA Languages with Business program stands as Ireland's exclusive offering where students can master two languages (including at least one at an advanced level) alongside business studies. This degree equips graduates for diverse roles in multinational corporations and other sectors demanding both linguistic proficiency and foundational knowledge of economics, marketing, and business operations.
Designed for Arts graduates proficient in two languages (in addition to English), this qualification enhances employment prospects with international firms. It also benefits multilingual graduates from fields like Commerce seeking to boost their career potential through language development, as well as those interested in pursuing doctoral research in Applied Linguistics or Translation Studies. Working professionals can utilize this program to enhance their skill set.

Career Pathways
Graduates gain qualifications for national and international business environments requiring multilingual capabilities. Potential career paths span sales, marketing, HR management with language requirements, public service, diplomatic services, SaaS (Software as a Service with language specialization), cloud services, and hospitality sectors.
Upon completion, students will have developed: Advanced proficiency in one or two languages. Bilingual communication capabilities. Cross-cultural communication expertise
Negotiation techniques and challenging dialogue management, Project coordination abilities
Documentation, record-keeping, and professional communication, Workplace adaptability and continuous learning
Practical application of foreign language skills in professional settings


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

2.2 undergraduate degree, or equivalent, with a 2.1, or equivalent, in a relevant component. Degree-level competence in at least one of the languages taught on the programme.

English Language Requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall, no less than 5.5 in any one component; Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 176 overall; Cambridge C2 Advanced (CPE): 180 overall; TOEFL: 88 overall (7 Listening, 16 Speaking, 18 Writing, 8 Reading); Pearson PTE: 61 overall, no less than 48 in any one component.

Tuition EUR 18,140

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