BA (Hons) in Languages, Linguistics and Cultures

República da Irlanda

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O que eu aprenderei?

Why is this course for me?

This course is designed for students who are seeking a high level of language and intercultural competency by developing effective communication and analytical skills. The programme takes a holistic approach to language by fostering linguistics, alongside literary and cultural approaches. Students can choose from Irish, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Latin and Ancient Greek. Modules are available in Portuguese and Welsh.


What Will I Study

You will focus on specific oral and written language skills and critical intercultural and interdisciplinary skills. The course enables you to explore modern and ancient languages and cultures. Learning activities critically explore communicative practices and you will engage with a variety of approaches to language including approaches based on literary, linguistic, historic and cultural studies. The course fosters a wide range of transferable skills, including active communications skills, academic writing, speaking and presentation skills, project work and critical analysis skills.

First Year

All students take an interdisciplinary module: Introduction to Languages, Linguistics and Cultures. They will also take three modules in the language of their choice, three modules in Linguistics and further modules in cultures and literatures. Students may also choose modules from within a second language.

Second Year

Students study their chosen language at intermediate level and continue with their studies in linguistics. They will also study culture and literature.

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Third Year

You will choose from a range of options that will enable you to broaden your horizons and enrich your academic experience:

Apply for a competitive internship in an area that interests you and/or relates to your area of study.
Study abroad for a trimester/year to develop your language skills and immerse yourself in a new culture.
Deepen your knowledge by studying a range of modules in Languages, Linguistics, Cultures, Information and Communication, and by taking dedicated modules to develop practical skills and help you plan your future professional career.

Fourth Year

Students will study advanced modules in their chose language and in linguistics. They will also choose from a range of in-course options in culture and literature.


International Study Opportunities

Study abroad opportunities across Europe and worldwide include;

Austria
Germany
France (including overseas regions)
Spain
Latin America (including Brazil)
Italy
Croatia
UK
North America
South Africa
Iceland

Career & Graduate Study Opportunities

This course prepares students for a variety of career paths, including: careers in education, media, translation, public service, cultural institutions, research, editing and publishing, and a wide range of private sector employment opportunities that require intercultural competences. With regard to the Irish language, one of the main aspects of this programme is to address the status of Irish as a modern working language in the European Union.

Graduates are eligible for taught masters courses in a variety of fields including Languages and Linguistics. In addition graduates are prepared for MLitt and PhD programmes.

De qual departamento farei parte?

UCD College of Arts and Humanities

Opções de estudo

Período integral (4 anos)

Valores
€22.600,00 (R$ 122.138) por ano

*O preço é estimado e tem caráter informativo, por favor, verifique esta informação com a instituição.

Data de início

9 Setembro 2024

Localização

UCD College of Arts and Humanities

BELFIELD,

Dublin,

Republic of Ireland

Requisitos de admissão

Para estudantes internacionais

Students must have completed their secondary level/high school studies or have never studied at university before are eligible to apply bachelor’s degree at UCD. Requirements vary from country to country.

There are minimum entry requirements that all applicants, applying based on school leaving results, must meet.

IELTS - An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version;

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section;

English language examinations administered by the University of Cambridge: 176+ on Cambridge English scale (with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English), Acceptable Examinations:

Proficiency Certificate, Grade C (i.e. CEFR Level C1 or C2).

Advanced Certificate, Grade C (i.e. CEFR Level C1 or C2)

First Certificate, Grade A (i.e. CEFR Level C1)

Pearson English Language Text: Minimum of 63 and at least 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section.

Duolingo English Test (DET) - The minimum requirement will be a DET score of 120 is required with at least 110 in each subscore.

Os requisitos para o IELTS podem variar de acordo com o curso que você escolher.

ADICIONAR AOS MEUS FAVORITOS

Sobre University College Dublin

A UCD é a universidade mais internacional e diversificada da Irlanda e é a escolhida por mais de 10.400 estudantes internacionais.

  • Campus principal em Belfield, a 5 km do centro de Dublin
  • 181ª no mundo (QS World University Rankings, 2023)
  • Uma das principais universidades de pesquisa da Europa.
  • Bolsas de estudo disponíveis para estudantes internacionais;

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