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CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Arts - Léann na Cumarsáide

University of Galway - UG (formerly NUIG)
University of Galway - UG (formerly NUIG)
Course Code
GY101
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
3 Years
Attendence
Full Time
CAO Points 2022
327
Points Change

Course Summary

Léann na Cumarsáide is a new subject option offered over three years on the main campus in Galway city. The study of media and communications entirely through Irish will help you develop as a critical and creative thinker capable of analysing a broad range of issues. In addition to that, if you choose Léann na Cumarsáide you will enjoy its balanced mix of academic study and practical, hands-on learning in journalism, television and radio production, broadcasting and multimedia.

A key element of this robust programme is to develop the critical and analytic skills needed to become a ’reflective practitioner’ in the media, able to parse and examine from an objective standpoint the conflicting voices and demands journalists face in their everyday work, and sift the spin from the substance. Graduates will be skilled storytellers who will be equally at home telling stories with pictures, in soundscapes or with words. They will also have strong television presentation skills, and an ability to express themselves with confidence and persuasion.

College Link

College Link > GY101 - Arts - Léann na Cumarsáide

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)


Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

Language options with this course

The following language options are available to study as part of this programme:

Languages
Award Type
Includes time abroad*
Notes
French
Major
Irish
Major
Students will spend an academic year studying Irish in the Gaeltacht and on work placement in an Irish medium setting.
Italian
Major
Spanish
Major

* Time abroad utilising this language

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.

Entry Requirements

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QQI / FET Links

PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.

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Note: Information for 2024 Entry
Award Code Award Title
5M2009 Early Childhood Care and Education
5M2067 Information Processing
5M2069 Marketing
5M2073 Language and European Studies
5M2102 Business Studies
5M2154 Cultural and Heritage Studies
5M2181 Applied Social Studies
5M2464 Journalism
5M2468 Business Administration
5M2786 Community Care
5M3114 General Studies
5M3635 Education and Training
5M3789 Legal Studies
5M4468 Community Health Services
5M5011 Tourism with Business
5M5163 Theatre Performance
6M0691 Software Development
6M2007 Early Childhood Care and Education
6M3674 Community Development
6M4985 Business
6M5013 Administration
6M5014 International Contact Centre Service

Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
Details of the QQI scoring system and a points calculator can be found  HERE

The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Linguistic

The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.

Career Progression

When you graduate you will be a skilled communicator with experience in television and radio production, broadcasting and journalism, and you will be well-placed to gain prestigious, high-status employment in the highly-competitive media world. You will also have a recognised qualification in Irish, and will be able to teach Irish at second-level once you obtain a postgraduate qualification in teaching.

Your ability to speak fluent Irish will give you a considerable advantage in the highly competitive market, particularly in television and radio. There are many potential employers at home and abroad, including RTÉ, TG4, BBC, local radio stations, television production companies and public relations firms. A degree in media and Irish is also a strong foundation for a career in politics, business, management, and non-profit sector including NGOs and charity organisations, and the public service.

Further Research

College Link > GY101 - Arts - Léann na Cumarsáide

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

Qualifax
Qualifax Course Page

Qualifax is the National Learners Database. (Note: Link not always available)

DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

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