Irish with Computing
Achieve proficiency in written and spoken Irish and an in depth knowledge of Computing. Students will spend time in the Gaeltacht.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor at UK Level 6 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Ulster University |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor at UK Level 6 | Ulster University |
Duration
3 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
Irish Leaving Certificate
96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English and Maths at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
Careers / Further progression
Graduate employers
Graduates from this course are now working for:
BBC
Conradh na Gaeilge
European Parliament
Foras na Gaeilge
TG4
Civil Service
Job roles
With this degree you could become:
Irish Language Officer
Programmer
Teacher
Translator
Interpreter
Career options
Employment opportunities exist in a wide range of areas including education, the media, publishing, government, librarianship and various areas of business.
The employability profile of our students in recent years has been more than impressive, with a disproportional number of our ex-students holding senior positions in Irish language organisations throughout Ireland.
Graduates with computer science and communications technology skills will find many career opportunities available to them, in developing new software, as project managers, in systems analysis, in planning and technical management, or in information management and database environments. Skills developed in the course will always be in strong demand, as virtually every modern enterprise needs increasing numbers of computer-literate graduates.
Further information
Start date: September 2024
Deadlines for on-time applications
2024 entry application deadlines
For courses starting in 2024 (and for deferred applications), your application should be with us at UCAS by one of these dates – depending on what courses you apply for. If your completed application – including all your personal details and your academic reference – is submitted by the deadline, it is guaranteed to be considered.
16 October 2023 for 2024 entry at 18:00 (UK time) – any course at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, or for most courses in medicine, veterinary medicine/science, and dentistry. You can add choices with a different deadline later, but don’t forget you can only have five choices in total.
31 January 2024 for 2024 entry at 18:00 (UK time) – for the majority of courses.
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Overview
Achieve proficiency in written and spoken Irish and an in depth knowledge of Computing. Students will spend time in the Gaeltacht.
Summary
The University offers a comprehensive range of programmes in Irish in both part-time and full-time mode at a number of centres which serve a diverse constituency of students. The breadth of Irish language provision at Ulster and the practice amongst staff and students of using Irish as a primary medium of communication reflects the University’s strong commitment to cultural and linguistic diversity within Northern Ireland. The University’s Irish programmes play a vital role in preserving, sustaining and celebrating Ireland’s Gaelic literary and linguistic heritage as well as serving the demands of the Irish language sector within the local and international job market. Our programmes will enable you to participate fully in the Irish language community as a confident and independent user of the language and to support you in gaining stimulating and fulfilling employment.
At Magee, you can study Irish as a single honours degree or as part of the combinations framework (major, main or minor) with other subjects (including Drama, Music, Computing, Marketing, Management Studies, Law).
About
Our programmes fulfil 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. The BA programme has been designed to reflect our vision of leading in the provision of professional education for professional life. To that end, students on the programme will study a broad range of modules covering the main aspects of Irish Studies including language and grammar, literature, history, folklore, dialectology. translation and Irish in professional contexts.
Computing students will gain a variety of computing skills that enable them to design, develop and evaluate software for a range of platforms, including interactive web sites. These skills are in demand in the software industry and will ensure that graduates can aspire to a range of IT careers, including those in the increasingly important area of interactive web site design and development.
All staff in Irish are members of The Irish and Celtic Studies Research Institute which was rated the second in the UK for Celtic Studies in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014. Staff are actively involved in world leading research that informs the subjects they teach.
Here is a guide to the subjects studied on this course.
Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.
Year 1
Computer Hardware and Operating Systems
Systems Analysis and Design
An Ghaeilge Scríofa 1
Labhairt na Gaeilge 1
Léamhthuiscint na Gaeilge 1 - Optional
Léamhthuiscint na Gaeilge 2 - Optional
Labhairt na Gaeilge 2 - Optional
Stair Shóisialta is Liteartha na Gaeilge - Optional
Year 2
Computer Networks & Security
Web Technologies
Béaloideas agus Staidéar Oidhreachta
An Ghaeilge Scríofa 2
Inniúlacht i Labhairt agus i Scríobh na Gaeilge - Optional
Irish Translation Studies - Optional
Forbairt Theangeolaíoch na Gaeilge - Optional
Litríocht Ré na bPéindlithe - Optional
Nuafhilíocht na Gaeilge - Optional
An Ghaeilge Ghairmiúil - Optional
Year 3
Scéim Mhalartaithe. Teanga agus Litríocht na Gaeilge Thar Lear - Optional
Year 4
Business Intelligence
Cloud Operating Systems
Miontráchtas/Tionscadal
Canúineolaíocht na Gaeilge
An Nua-Ghaeilge Luath agus an Ghaeilge Chlasaiceach - Optional
Próslitríocht agus Drámaíocht na Gaeilge san Fhichiú hAois - Optional
Léann agus Scileanna an Aistriúcháin- Optional
Oilteacht i Labhairt agus i Scríobh na Gaeilge - Optional
Assessment methods vary and are defined explicitly in each module. Assessment can be a combination of examination and coursework but may also be only one of these methods. Assessment is designed to assess your achievement of the module’s stated learning outcomes. You can expect to receive timely feedback on all coursework assessments. This feedback may be issued individually and/or issued to the group and you will be encouraged to act on this feedback for your own development.
Coursework can take many forms, for example: essay, report, seminar paper, test, presentation, dissertation, design, artefacts, portfolio, journal, group work. The precise form and combination of assessment will depend on the course you apply for and the module. Details will be made available in advance through induction, the course handbook, the module specification, the assessment timetable and the assessment brief. The details are subject to change from year to year for quality or enhancement reasons. You will be consulted about any significant changes.
Normally, a module will have 4 learning outcomes, and no more than 2 items of assessment. An item of assessment can comprise more than one task. The notional workload and the equivalence across types of assessment is standardised. The module pass mark for undergraduate courses is 40%. The module pass mark for postgraduate courses is 50%.
Associate awards
Diploma in Professional Practice DPP
Diploma in International Academic Studies DIAS
Diploma in Professional Practice International DPPI
Professional recognition
BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Science Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Scientist.
BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Work placement / study abroad
Students can study abroad as part of Erasmus+.
Students can gain placement experience as part of Luach Breise.
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