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The Newry Campus of Southern Regional College are offering a two year part time Diploma in Irish Language.
Overview
The Diploma is being offered in partnership with the Ulster University. The provision serves a diverse constituency of students and reflects the College’s strong commitment to cultural and linguistic diversity within Northern Ireland. It plays a vital role in preserving, sustaining and celebrating Ireland’s Gaelic linguistic heritage as well as serving the demands of the Irish language sector within the local and international job market. Our programme fulfils the needs of individuals who wish to acquire the necessary competence to fully participate in the Irish language community as confident and independent users of the language and advance their qualifications in order to progress their careers.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must:
a) have attained grades A, B or C at GCSE level in five subjects or an equivalent standard in an approved alternative qualification; and
b) provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent – this requirement may be met within (a)); or, as an alternative to (a) and/or (b):
c) provide evidence of their ability to undertake the programme through the accreditation of prior experiential learning.
Modules
Year 1
Introduction to Irish 1
Buntús Gaeilge 2
Year 2
Gaeilge Mheánleibhéil 1
Gaeilge Mheánleibhéil 2
Duration
2 years part-time (evening provision only)
Assessment
Years 1 and 2
January: Class test for Years 1 and 2
February – April: Coursework: Three short essays (Year 1); two essays + one letter (Year 2)
May: Two class tests and an oral exam (Year 1); two written exams and an oral exam (Year 2)
Awarded by
Ulster University
Fees
Tuition - £422
Exam - £330
Progression
On successful completion of this course students may be permitted (subject to interview and the APL process) to transfer into Year 1 of Ulster University’s part-time BA Irish Language and Literature course or Year 1 of Ulster University’s full-time BA course.
Contact
John Mc Caul M.A, B.Ed (Hons), B.A (Hons)
Telephone: 0300 123 1223
