📖Introduction

University College Cork: University College Cork (UCC) is a prestigious public research university located in Cork, Ireland. Established in 1845, UCC is known for its academic excellence, innovative research, and vibrant campus life. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine, and law. UCC is committed to providing a supportive learning environment, fostering critical thinking, and preparing students for successful careers and global citizenship.

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📚About the Program

Our MA in Global Cultures and Languages is a flexible programme that aims to equip students with advanced language skills in one or more areas and to develop their expertise in intercultural communication and cultural transfer. With a particular focus on training students for the global workplace, the programme enables students to take up an additional language and develop digital and research skills. Students can choose from modules designed to enhance professional skills and employability and deepen their knowledge of the target cultures in which they specialise; they will graduate from this programme with advanced knowledge and expertise in one or more language areas. This one-year MA course will appeal to a wide range of people, including present and future language teachers, and those interested in language studies, linguistics, and oral and written communication. The course begins in late September, with teaching ending in March and a thesis is submitted in early October. The MA in Global Cultures and Languages requires attendance at lectures and seminars, the writing of course papers, and the completion of other assessed tasks including presentations. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Part I

LL6007 Research Journal and Presentation Skills (5 credits)
LL6008 Mobility, Plurilingualism and Intercultural Communication in a Globalized World (10 credits)

Plus 40 credits from the following module groups.
Global Cultures & Languages
AS6000 Transcultural Asia: Past, Present, and Future (10 credits)
LL6016 Mediterranean Cultures: Encounters (10 credits)
LL6024 Conflict, Memory, and Nation-Building in the Francophone world (10 credits)
LL6037 Migration and Culture (10 credits)
LL6038 Metropolis, Mobility, and Minorities (10 credits)

Language Skills and Employability (students may take on a new language, but may not take more than 10 credits of a language at Beginners' Level).

Japanese, Korean, & Chinese
AS1501 Japanese language Level 1 (10 credits)
AS1601 Korean Language Level 1 (10 credits)
CH1001 Chinese Language (Mandarin) I (10 credits)

French
FR1101 Foundation Course in Written and Oral French (10 credits)
FR2101 Advanced French Language (10 credits)
FR4101 Advanced Use of French (10 credits)
FR6503 Advanced French Translation Skills (10 credits)
FR6504 French Translation Project (5 credits)
FR6505 Theory, Methodology and Practice of Consecutive and Simultaneous Interpreting (5 credits)
FR6701 French for Reading Purposes: Proficiency Level (5 credits)
FR6702 Advanced French Intercultural Communications (5 credits)

German
GE1101 German Integrated Written and Oral Language Course (10 credits)
GE1103 German Integrated Written and Oral Language Course for Beginners (10 credits)
GE2101 German Integrated Language Course (10 credits)
GE3101 German Advanced Integrated Language Course (10 credits)
GE6005 Translation Project (German) (5 credits)

Hispanic
HS1102 First-Year Spanish Language for Non-Beginners (10 credits)
HS1103 Spanish Language (Beginner Level) (10 credits)
HS2101 Second Year Spanish Language (ex-beginners) (10 credits)
HS2102 Second Year Spanish Language (ex-non beginners) (10 credits)
HS3001 Final Year Spanish Language (10 credits)
HS6003 Advanced Translation Skills (10 credits)
HS6006 Advanced Spanish Language for Professional Purposes (10 credits)
HS6014 Gramática para ELE: Teaching Spanish Grammar in the Second Language Classroom (10 credits)
HS6017 Intensive Catalan Language and Culture (10 credits)
HS6018 Intensive Galician Language and Culture (10 credits)
HS6019 Intensive Portuguese Language and Culture (10 credits)

Italian
IT1101 Introduction to Written and Spoken Italian (10 credits)
IT1102 Non-Beginners' Written and Spoken Italian (10 credits)
IT1109 Introduction to Written and Spoken Italian (10 credits)
IT1110 Italian Language (Beginner Level) (5 credits, P1 only)
IT1120 Italian Language (Beginner Level) (5 credits, P2 only)
IT2101 Intermediate Italian Language (10 credits)
IT2103 Lower-Intermediate Italian Language (B1) (5 credits, P1 only)
IT2104 Upper-Intermediate Italian Language (B2) (5 credits, P2 only)
IT3101 Advanced Italian Language (10 credits)
IT6003 Advanced Italian Language for Professional Purposes (10 credits)
IT6101 Translation: Methods and Practice (10 credits)
IT6104 Teaching of Italian as a second language 1 (10 credits)
IT6301 Italian Cultural Awareness (5 credits)

Digital Arts & Humanities
DH6004 Conceptual Introduction to Digital Arts and Humanities (5 credits)
DH6010 Humanities and New Technologies: Tools and Methodologies (5 credits)

Other
LL6012 Research Project (5 credits)
LL6023 What Gets Lost: Poetry and Translation (10 credits)
LL6017 Work Placement and Portfolio (10 credits)

Part II

LL6006 Dissertation in Global Cultures and Languages (30 credits)

See the Book of Modules for full module content.
See the University Calendar (MA Global Cultures & Languages) for full course content.

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🏫About University College Cork

University College Cork: University College Cork (UCC) is a distinguished public research university located in Cork, Ireland. Established in 1845, UCC has a rich academic heritage and a reputation for excellence in teaching and research. The university offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine, and law. UCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and vibrant learning environment, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and innovation. With state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse student community, UCC provides a stimulating educational experience for its students.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

397 RMB

Tuition fee:

16,700 EUR per year

16,700 EUR in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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