Early and Medieval Irish

Study mode:On campus Study type:Part-time Languages: English
Local:$ 5.6 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 12 k / Year(s)  
301–350 place StudyQA ranking:5899 Duration:12 months

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This programme covers Early Irish Language and Literature of Ireland pre 1200 and includes the study of language, grammar, texts, and their historical and literary contexts.

Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
* Translate selected Early Irish texts;
* Comment grammatically on particular words, phrases or sentences within these texts;
* Transcribe Early Irish texts from manuscript sources;
* Write and present a research paper on an agreed topic;
* Translate selected Medieval Welsh texts;
* Submit the results of supervised research in a dissertation of 20,000 words, with full scholarly apparatus.

Students take 90 credits as follows:

Part I

* CC6003 Early Irish Text (10 credits)

plus 40 credits from the following:

* CC6004 Medieval Welsh (10 credits)

* CC6005 Research Seminar (10 credits)

* CC6006 Special Topic (10 credits)

* CC6007 Research Presentation (10 credits)

* CC6008 Palaeography and Manuscript-based Research (10 credits)

Part II

* CC6010 MA Dissertation (40 credits)

Note: The Dissertation may be written through the medium of Irish or English.

This course is open to Honours graduates in Early & Medieval Irish.The Additional/Supplementary Statement Questions MUST also be completed during the online application process.ALL Applicants must submit two letters of Reference, one of whom should be a supervisor of studies if possible indicating your potential for postgraduate study by post to the Postgraduate Applications Centre, 1, Courthouse Square, Galway. English Language Requirements:IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL equivalentPart-Time Taught Postgraduate ProgrammesPlease note that non-EU applicants are not eligible to study part-time programmes English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5

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Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

  • ✔️ Flexible study schedule
  • ✔️ Experienced teachers
  • ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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