GradDip Writing and Communication in Irish

This course is designed for those who are working in the broader Irish language sector with a specific focus on a high standard of language and transferable language skills such as media, translation, interpreting and copy-editing.Students who complete this course graduate with a high standard of accuracy in language and interdisciplinary skills ranging from use of translation and media packages, to research skills, depending on the choices made by the student during the course.Careers EmployabilitySince its initiation many students from this Diploma have secured international scholarships, such as the Fulbright Award or the Ireland Canada University Foundation Scholarship, working annually in thirdlevel institutions in the US and Canada.DURATION:1 Years 2 Years

An upper second class honours degree or the international equivalent in Irish or a related area or significant professional work experience working in Irish language organisations or in the teaching profession is requiredStudent who specialise in translation or legal translation as part of the report of the Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht funding for this course are required to be at a level B2 proficiency in Irish language as per TEG guidelinesApplicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate