Course Summary
The course is suitable for people who have an interest in communication processes in the globalised world, a high linguistics and cultural proficiency in two or more languages and good technical skills (or an interest in acquiring them) for employment in the modern language industry. The programme fosters an understanding of how language, culture and technical skills interact to design high specification products. The programme is designed as a hands-on learning experience that promotes employability.
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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.
Entry Requirements
-undergraduate degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) or equivalent professional qualification
-official transcripts or your degree parchment that demonstrate that you have a minimum of an honours degree, in any discipline (NFQ level 8 or equivalent)
-up-to-date CV
-letter of motivation
-two academic references
-confirmation of language competence*
*Applicants must demonstrate a high language competence (C1/C2) in two languages normally by showing that they have completed a tertiary degree through them or by supplying results from internationally recognised proficiency tests. Derogations for minority languages for which such tests do not exist will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Please go here to see official UCD minimum English language requirements.
Application Details
The following entry routes are available:
Grad Dip Localisation FT (Z363)
Duration 9 Months
Attend Full Time
Deadline Rolling*
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised
Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.
Fees
EU fee per year - € 7000
nonEU fee per year - € 15070
***Fees are subject to change
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.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
The aim of the course is to prepare students for a career in the growing and multifaceted localization industry in Ireland and abroad.
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in localization go on to work for a wide range of smaller and larger companies in the IT, gaming and marketing sector both as self-employed and/or employees in various roles (Localisor, Project Manager, etc.).
Duration
Mode of delivery: Blended