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CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Applied Languages

University of Limerick - UL
University of Limerick - UL
Course Code
LM044
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
4 Years
Attendence
Full Time
CAO Points 2022
403
Points Change

Course Summary

This programme aims to produce graduates with a high level of competence in at least two languages combined with a specialist knowledge of the societies in which those languages are spoken. The course also offers the unusual opportunity to take three languages to degree level. Graduates will also possess professional expertise in an area such as Law, Marketing, Politics and International Relations, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) or Technical Communication. All languages are available at an advanced level, with German, Japanese and Spanish also available at beginners' level.   

Applied Languages - LM044
Applied Languages - LM044

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College Link

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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
German
Major
Irish
Major
Japanese
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
5M2073 Language and European Studies

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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

Job titles for graduates with this degree: Communications, Media and Public Relations, Department Administrator, Events Coordinator, Professional Interpreter and/or Translator, Public Service, Including the Irish Foreign Service.

Further study options: Masters/PhD in Languages, Literature, Culture and Communications, MA in Business Management, Structured Ph.D. in Applied Languages, MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, MSc in Marketing, Consumption and Society.

Further Research

College Link > LM044 - Applied Languages

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
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College Profile

College News

UL August 2024 Newsletter
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Event for Guidance Counsellors: Information on opportunities for, and with, Languages
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