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Accessibility & LanguageLéann an Aistriúcháin (MA)
MA (Léann an Aistriúcháin)
Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge- Title of Award
- Master of Arts
- Course Code
- MA-LEA
- Average Intake
- 20
- Delivery
- Online
- NFQ
- Level 9
- Award Type
- Major
- Next Intake
- September 2026
- Duration
- 2 year, part-time
- ECTS Weighting
- 90
Why Choose This Course?
Course Information
Who is this course for?
The MA (Léann an Aistriúcháin) is designed for students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds who are intent on becoming professional translators. Whether you are a recent graduate of Irish or a related course aiming to build specialist knowledge or a professional looking to obtain an advanced qualification to progress your career, or someone with underutilised language skills considering a new direction in the translation field, this programme offers the diversity and expertise to help you reach your goals.
While an in-depth knowledge of written Irish is highly desirable for any aspiring translator, the nature of the course enables students from differing academic backgrounds to progress rapidly in developing their language skills. This course welcomes applicants from diverse educational and professional backgrounds, including RPL applicants. If you have a keen interest in written Irish and grammar, becoming a translator is an exciting and fulfilling career choice.
Applicants should have a proven competency in both Irish and English.
Admittance to the programme is dependent on applicants satisfactorily completing an entrance exam. The entrance exam will include:
- A short essay on a topical issue to be undertaken in Irish;
- Translation of a short article from English to Irish.
What will I study?
The full-time programme comprises four teaching semesters over two years (September to December and January to April).
The summer period in the second year of the programme will be used to complete a 20,000-word research dissertation.
| Module |
Semester & Year |
ECTS |
| LT6101 An Caighdeán Oifigiúil |
1 & 2 (Year 1) |
10 |
| LT101 Cruinnscríobh na Gaeilge 1 |
1 & 2 (Year 1) |
10 |
| LT6105 Aistriúchán Téacsanna 1 |
1 (Year 1) |
5 |
| LT6109 Aistriúchán Téacsanna 2 |
1 (Year 1) |
5 |
| LN6107 Aistriúchán Téacsanna 3 |
1 & 2 (Year 1) |
10 |
| CU103 Modheolaíochtaí Tionscadail agus Taighde |
1 (Year 2) |
5 |
| LN6110 Eagarthóireacht agus Léamh Profaí |
1 (Year 2) |
5 |
| LT6102 Cleachtas Taighde agus Scríobh Tráchtais |
2 (Year 2) |
5 |
| LN6109 Aistriúchán Téacsanna Eorpacha |
2 (Year 2) |
5 |
| LT121 An Tionscadal Taighde Féinstiúrtha |
1 & 2 (Year 2) |
30 |
This is a part-time course and is run over two years. There are two 10 ECTS modules on the programme in first year which are dedicated primarily to giving students a grammatical foundation. The other two modules are devoted to attaining the practical translation techniques to ensure that students can produce translations of a high standard. In second year, students will undertake more specialised modules covering areas as diverse as Editing, translating European Texts. A 10 ECTS module spread over 2 semesters will focus on translating and editing Textbooks. Students will also undertake two modules related to choosing and honing their dissertation topic.
Enrolment on a part-time programme means a commitment to at least 25 hours of total student engagement per week throughout all the weeks of each semester. Such levels of engagement and activity will increase the possibility that students will acquire a high level of proficiency and understanding of their chosen subjects, feel comfortable in their abilities, experience less stress while undertaking assessments, and be better prepared for managing their time effectively as full-time translators in the future.
Curriculum Information
Curriculum information relates to the current academic year (in most cases).Course and module offerings and details may be subject to change.
Glossary of Terms
- Credits
- You must earn a defined number of credits (aka ECTS) to complete each year of your course. You do this by taking all of its required modules as well as the correct number of optional modules to obtain that year's total number of credits.
- Module
- An examinable portion of a subject or course, for which you attend lectures and/or tutorials and carry out assignments. E.g. Algebra and Calculus could be modules within the subject Mathematics. Each module has a unique module code eg. MA140.
- Optional
- A module you may choose to study.
- Required
- A module that you must study if you choose this course (or subject).
- Semester
- Most courses have 2 semesters (aka terms) per year.
Year 1 (30 Credits)
RequiredLT6105: Aistriúchán Téacsanna 1 (Béarla-Gaeilge)
LT6105: Aistriúchán Téacsanna 1 (Béarla-Gaeilge)
Semester 1 | Credits: 5
Is é aidhm an mhodúil seo mic léinn a chumasú sna scileanna feidhmeacha a bhaineann le haistriúchán téacsanna ó Bhéarla go Gaeilge, mar aon le léargas ginearálta a thabhairt dóibh ar ghnéithe de ghramadach agus de chomhréir na Gaeilge. Díreofar ar chineálacha faoi leith téacsanna (seachas téacsanna liteartha) a bhíonn á n-aistriú ag aistritheoirí gairmiúla agus cíorfar na háiseanna atá ar fáil d’aistritheoirí le cabhrú leo agus iad i mbun oibre. Déanfar anailís ar straitéisí an aistriúcháin agus ar na bealaí chun déileáil le dúshláin ar leith a thagann chun cinn. Ar na téamaí is mó a phléifear sa mhodúl seo, tá na dúshláin a bhaineann le buntéacsanna ó thaobh brí agus céille de, coibhéis shásúil sa spriocthéacs, agus na dúshláin a bhaineann leis an nGaeilge mar sprioctheanga aistriúcháin.
(Language of instruction: Irish)
Learning Outcomes
- Buntéacsanna Béarla a aistriú go Gaeilge ar chaighdeán cuí iarchéime le cúnamh na teicneolaíochta cuí;
- Cuir chuige éagsúla a chur i bhfeidhm agus téacsanna faoi leith á n-aistriú;
- Anailís a dhéanamh ar na cuir chuige dhifriúla a bhaineann le téacs a aistriú;
- Na dúshláin a bhaineann le téacs a aithint, a phlé agus a shárú;
- Gnéithe suntasacha de chomhréir na Gaeilge a aithint, a phlé agus a cheartúsáid;
- Úsáid éifeachtach a bhaint as na huirlisí agus na foinsí a bhíonn aistritheoirí gairmiúla a úsáid;
- Uirlis aistriúcháin ríomhchuidithe a úsáid chun cáipéisí a aistriú.
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (50%)
- Department-based Assessment (50%)
Teachers & Administrators
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Reading List
- "Studies in Modern Irish 1" by Gerald Ó Nóláin
Publisher: The Educational Company of Ireland - "Studies in Modern Irish 2" by Gerald Ó Nóláin
Publisher: Educational Company of Ireland - "Ceart nó mícheart: Seán Ó Ruadháin i bhFeasta" by Liam Mac Paircín (Ed)
Publisher: Coiscéim - "Lorg an Bhéarla" by Seán Mac Maoláin
Publisher: An Gúm
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
RequiredLT6101: An Caighdeán Oifigiúil
LT6101: An Caighdeán Oifigiúil
Semester 1 and Semester 2 | Credits: 10
Pléifear sa mhodúl seo le stair, forbairt agus feidhm an Chaighdeáin Oifigiúil. Scrúdófar na tréithe is suntasaí den Chaighdeán mar bhunchloch do chóras gramadaí na Gaeilge. Déanfar anailís ar Chaighdeán Oifigiúil 1958 agus na hathruithe atá tagtha ar an gCaighdeán le teacht i bhfeidhm CO 2017.
(Language of instruction: Irish)
Learning Outcomes
- Cuntas a thabhairt ar stair agus ar fhorbairt an Chaighdeáin Oifigiúil.
- Feidhm reatha an Chaighdeáin Oifigiúil a mheas.
- Na pointí gramadaí is dúshlánaí atá cuimsithe sa Chaighdeán Oifigiúil a mhíniú.
- An Caighdeán Oifigiúil a úsáid de réir mar is cuí agus spriocthéacsanna aistriúcháin á n-ullmhú.
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (60%)
- Department-based Assessment (40%)
Teachers & Administrators
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Reading List
- "Gramadach na Gaeilge - An Caighdeán Oifigiúil" by Tithe an Oireachtais 2016
ISBN: 9781406429183.
Publisher: Seirbhís Thithe an Oireachtais
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
RequiredLN6111: Cruinnscríobh agus Comhréir na Gaeilge
LN6111: Cruinnscríobh agus Comhréir na Gaeilge
Semester 1 and Semester 2 | Credits: 10
Féachfar sa mhodúl seo ar chomhréir na Gaeilge agus go háirithe ar ghnéithe de chomhréir agus de ghramadach na Gaeilge nach bpléitear sna leabhair ghramadaí de ghnáth. Déanfar iarracht dul i ngleic le comhréir aduain atá ag sleamhnú isteach sa Ghaeilge.
(Language of instruction: Irish)
Learning Outcomes
- Comhréir nach dual don Ghaeilge a aithint agus a leasú;
- Forbairtí nádúrtha i ngramadach agus i gcomhréir na Gaeilge a mhíniú;
- Athruithe ar chomhréir agus ar ghramadach na Gaeilge de thoradh mheath na teanga a aithint;
- An Ghaeilge a scríobh ag féachaint do cheart-úsáid na teanga.
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (50%)
- Department-based Assessment (50%)
Teachers & Administrators
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Reading List
- "Studies in Modern Irish 1" by Gerald Ó Nóláin
Publisher: The Educational Company of Ireland - "Ceart nó mícheart: Seán Ó Ruadháin i bhFeasta" by Liam Mac Paircín (Ed)
Publisher: Coiscéim
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
RequiredLT6109: Aistriúchán Téacsanna 2 (Béarla-Gaeilge)
LT6109: Aistriúchán Téacsanna 2 (Béarla-Gaeilge)
Semester 2 | Credits: 5
Is é aidhm an mhodúil seo barr feabhais a bheith bainte amach ag na mic léinn san aistriúchán ginearálta agus teicniúil go Gaeilge. Sa mhodúl seo díreofar ar chineálacha téacsanna níos teicniúla ná mar a pléadh in Aistriúchán Téacsanna I. Tabharfar eolas do na mic léinn ar ghairm agus ar ghnó an aistritheora ghairmiúil agus tabharfar spléachadh ar ghnéithe de theoiric an aistriúcháin. Tabharfar na scileanna sin a shealbhaigh na mic léinn in Aistriúchán Téacsanna I chun barr feabhais le cleachtaí ranga ionas go bhfaighidh na mic léinn taithí chuimsitheach agus máistreacht ar an bpróiseas aistriúcháin atá i gceist.
(Language of instruction: Irish)
Learning Outcomes
- Buntéacsanna Béarla a aistriú go Gaeilge ar chaighdeán an aistritheora ghairmiúil.
- Breithmheas a thabhairt ar na straitéisí éagsúla atá ann le tabhairt faoi aistriúchán ar chineálacha éagsúla téacsanna agus na straitéisí sin a chur i bhfeidhm san obair fheidhmeach.
- Dul i ngleic leis na dúshláin a bhaineann le téacs aistriúcháin, lena n-áirítear na dúshláin shonrach a bhaineann le téacs a aistriú ó Bhéarla go Gaeilge.
- Meastóireacht a dhéanamh ar théacsanna aistrithe.
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (50%)
- Department-based Assessment (50%)
Teachers & Administrators
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Reading List
- "Cuir Gaeilge Air" by Mac Lochlainn, A.
Publisher: Cois Life - "Aistrigh Leat" by Ó Ruairc, M.
Publisher: Cois Life - "Maidir le do Litir" by Daltún, S.
Publisher: An Gúm - "Introducing Translation Studies, Theories and Applications" by Munday, J.
Publisher: Routledge - "Lorg an Bhéarla" by Mac Maoláin, S.
Publisher: Oifig an tSoláthair - "Basic Concepts and Models for Interpreter and Translator Training" by Gile, D.
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company - "Exploring Translation Theories" by Pym, A.
Publisher: Routledge - "Translating Ireland: Translation, Languages and Cultures" by Cronin, M.
Publisher: Cork University Press - "Ó Bhéarla go Gaeilge" by Mac Lochlainn, A.
Publisher: Cois Life - "Cruinneas" by Mac Lochlainn, A.
Publisher: Coie Life
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
Year 2 (60 Credits)
RequiredLN6110: Eagarthóireacht agus Léamh Profaí
LN6110: Eagarthóireacht agus Léamh Profaí
Semester 1 | Credits: 5
Cíorfar sa mhodúl seo na gnéithe is tábhachtaí a bhaineann le cúrsaí eagarthóireachta i gcomhthéacs na Gaeilge. Díreofar ar scileanna profléitheoireachta an mhic léinn a fhorbairt sa chaoi agus go mbeidh sé ar a c(h)umas earráidí litrithe, gramadaí, poncaíochta, stíle, brí, formáidithe a ghrinniú agus a leasú i dtéacsanna ilchineálacha Gaeilge.
(Language of instruction: Irish)
Learning Outcomes
- Léargas cruinn a fháil ar scileanna eagarthóireachta i gcomhthéacs na Gaeilge;
- Straitéisí éifeachtacha eagarthóireachta a shealbhú agus a chur i bhfeidhm maidir le téacsanna ilchineálacha a chur in eagar;
- Leas a bhaint as foinsí foclóireachta ar líne chun ardchruinneas eagarthóireachta a bhaint amach i dtéacsanna ilchineálacha Gaeilge;
- Léargas cruinn a fháil ar ortagrafaíocht na Gaeilge agus ar thábhacht na treorach stíle i gcomhthéacs na Gaeilge;
- Léargas cruinn a fháil ar thábhacht an bhuntéacs agus téacsanna Gaeilge nach ndearnadh eagarthóireacht orthu á scagadh.
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (60%)
- Department-based Assessment (40%)
Teachers & Administrators
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Reading List
- "Maidir le do Litir" by Daltún, S.
Publisher: An Gúm - "In Ord is in Eagar" by Mac Lochlainn, A.
Publisher: Cois Life - "Cruinneas" by Mac Lochlainn, A.
Publisher: Cois Life - "Ceart nó Mícheart; Seán Ó Ruadháin i bhFeasta" by Mac Peaircín, L. (eag.)
Publisher: Coiscéim - "Cruinnscríobh na Gaeilge" by Mac Murchaidh, C.
Publisher: Cois Life - "Graiméar Gaeilge na mBráithre Críostaí" by Ó hAnluain, L. A. (eag.)
Publisher: An Gúm - "Aistrigh Leat" by Ó Ruairc, M.
Publisher: Cois Life
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
RequiredCU103: Modheolaíochtaí Tionscadail agus Taighde
CU103: Modheolaíochtaí Tionscadail agus Taighde
Semester 1 | Credits: 5
Buntaca teoiriciúil a sholáthar don phróiseas taighde; cur chuige córasach i leith taighde a spreagadh; agus scileanna taighde praiticiúla a fhorbairt. Tá sé mar aidhm aige léargas a thabhairt ar an raon modheolaíochtaí cáilíochtúla (taighde eitneagrafaíochta agus cás-staidéir) atá ar fáil don taighdeoir agus scileanna taighde praiticiúla na rannpháirtithe a fhorbairt maidir le taighde cáilíochtúil a dhearadh, a stiúradh agus a anailísiú. Tá sé mar aidhm aige freisin léargas a thabhairt ar mhodheolaíochtaí cainníochtúla, go háirithe i dtaighde turgnamhach agus suirbhé. Scrúdaíonn sé na saincheisteanna a bhaineann le dearadh taighde, sampláil, bailiú sonraí agus anailís a bhaineann le modheolaíochtaí cainníochtúla. Leagann sé béim ar shaincheisteanna bailíochta agus iontaofachta sonraí, chomh maith le roinnt saincheisteanna eiticiúla a d'fhéadfadh teacht chun cinn.
(Language of instruction: Irish)
Learning Outcomes
- A gceist(eanna) taighde a shainiú
- Modheolaíocht taighde chuí a roghnú (agus a rogha a chosaint)
- Modhanna bailithe sonraí a roghnú (agus a rogha a chosaint)
- Uirlisí bailithe sonraí cáilíochtúla agus cainníochtúla a dhearadh
- Anailís a dhéanamh ar shonraí cáilíochtúla agus cainníochtúla ag úsáid teicnící cuí
- Nósanna imeachta eiticiúla cuí a shainaithint agus a úsáid sa phróiseas taighde
Assessments
- Department-based Assessment (100%)
Teachers & Administrators
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Reading List
- "Social Research Methods" by Alan Bryman
ISBN: 0198742045.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA - "Doing your Research Project: a guide for first-time researchers in education, health and social science" by Bell, J
Publisher: Open University Press - "Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches" by Creswell, J
Publisher: CA: Sage
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
RequiredLT121: An Tionscadal Taighde Féinstiúrtha
LT121: An Tionscadal Taighde Féinstiúrtha
15 months long | Credits: 30
(Language of instruction: Irish)
Assessments
- Research (100%)
Teachers & Administrators
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Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
RequiredLN6109: Aistriúchán Téacsanna Eorpacha
LN6109: Aistriúchán Téacsanna Eorpacha
Semester 2 | Credits: 5
Déanfar staidéar sa mhodúl seo ar na cineálacha téacsanna a aistrítear go Gaeilge in institiúidí an Aontais Eorpaigh.
(Language of instruction: Irish)
Learning Outcomes
- míniú a thabhairt ar na cineálacha éagsúla téacsanna a aistrítear faoi scáth institiúidí an Aontais Eorpaigh agus ar an bhfeidhm atá leo
- úsáid a bhaint as bunachair théarmaíochta, as cuimhní aistriúcháin agus as áiseanna teanga eile a bhaineann le haistriúchán téacsanna Eorpacha
- úsáid a bhaint as bogearra aitheanta aistriúcháin ríomhchuidithe chun téacsanna Eorpacha a aistriú
- míniú a thabhairt ar na nósmhaireachtaí sainiúla teanga a bhaineann le téacsanna Béarla agus Gaeilge an Aontais Eorpaigh agus na nósmhaireachtaí sin a chur chun feidhme sna cleachtaí aistriúcháin
- téacsanna Eorpacha a aistriú ó Bhéarla go Gaeilge de réir na gcaighdeán cháilíochta atá i réim in institiúidí an Aontais Eorpaigh
Assessments
- Department-based Assessment (100%)
Teachers & Administrators
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Reading List
- "Ár dTéarmaí Féin" by Fidelma Ní Ghallchobhair
ISBN: 978-1-907494-.
Publisher: Cois Life - "Ó Bhéarla go Gaeilge" by Antain Mac Lochlainn
Publisher: Cois Life
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
RequiredLN6107: Aistriúchán Téacsanna 3 (Béarla-Gaeilge)
LN6107: Aistriúchán Téacsanna 3 (Béarla-Gaeilge)
Semester 2 | Credits: 5
Modúl a chíorann an próiseas aistrithe téacsleabhar ó thús deireadh, idir réamhobair, teicneolaíocht, aistriú, leagan amach agus profáil.
(Language of instruction: Irish)
Learning Outcomes
- an t-ullmhúchán is gá a dhéanamh ionas gur féidir tabhairt faoi théacsleabhar a aistriú.
- feidhmchlár aistriúcháin ríomhchuidithe a shocrú chun téacsleabhar a aistriú.
- córas aoise léitheoireachta a úsáid chun téacsleabhar a mheas.
- tabhairt faoi théacsleabhar a aistriú ó Bhéarla go Gaeilge.
- ríomhchlár foilsitheoireachta deisce a úsáid chun téacsleabhar aistrithe a leagan amach.
- téacsleabhar Gaeilge a phrofáil.
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (60%)
- Department-based Assessment (40%)
Teachers & Administrators
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Reading List
- "Leabhair Ghaeilge do Pháistí" by Jacqueline de Brún
Publisher: COGG - "A Practical Guide for Translators" by Geoffrey Samuelsson-Brown
ISBN: 1847692605.
Publisher: Multilingual Matters - "A Textbook of Translation" by Peter Newmark
ISBN: 0139125930.
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
OptionalLN6111: Cruinnscríobh agus Comhréir na Gaeilge
LN6111: Cruinnscríobh agus Comhréir na Gaeilge
Semester 1 and Semester 2 | Credits: 10
Féachfar sa mhodúl seo ar chomhréir na Gaeilge agus go háirithe ar ghnéithe de chomhréir agus de ghramadach na Gaeilge nach bpléitear sna leabhair ghramadaí de ghnáth. Déanfar iarracht dul i ngleic le comhréir aduain atá ag sleamhnú isteach sa Ghaeilge.
(Language of instruction: Irish)
Learning Outcomes
- Comhréir nach dual don Ghaeilge a aithint agus a leasú;
- Forbairtí nádúrtha i ngramadach agus i gcomhréir na Gaeilge a mhíniú;
- Athruithe ar chomhréir agus ar ghramadach na Gaeilge de thoradh mheath na teanga a aithint;
- An Ghaeilge a scríobh ag féachaint do cheart-úsáid na teanga.
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (50%)
- Department-based Assessment (50%)
Teachers & Administrators
Click a name to search for their researcher profile. Note: Only teachers publish research profiles.
Reading List
- "Studies in Modern Irish 1" by Gerald Ó Nóláin
Publisher: The Educational Company of Ireland - "Ceart nó mícheart: Seán Ó Ruadháin i bhFeasta" by Liam Mac Paircín (Ed)
Publisher: Coiscéim
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
OptionalLT104: An tAistriúchán Ríomhchuidithe
LT104: An tAistriúchán Ríomhchuidithe
Semester 1 | Credits: 5
Is é aidhm an mhodúil seo na mic léinn léinn a chumasú sna bogearraí agus sna teicneolaíochtaí is tábhachtaí a bhíonn in úsáid ag aistritheoirí na linne seo agus iad ag plé leis an aistriúchán ríomhchuidithe, ionas go mbeidh ar chumas na mac léinn an teicneolaíocht sin a úsáid go héifeachtach sa saol gairmiúil.
Cíorfar stair an aistriúcháin ríomhchuidithe agus déanfar an treo atá faoi theicneolaíochtaí an aistriúcháin a chíoradh agus a scagadh. Déanfar anailís ar cheann de na príomh-bhogearraí aistriúcháin ríomhchuidithe agus tabharfar spléachadh ar chórais bainistíochta aistriúcháin, ionas go bhfaighidh an mac léinn taithí phraiticiúil leathan ar theicneolaíochtaí atá in úsáid sa saol oibre.
(Language of instruction: Irish)
Learning Outcomes
- amlíne d’imeachtaí suntasacha i stair theicneolaíocht an aistriúcháin a rianú
- buntáistí agus míbhuntáistí an aistriúcháin ríomhchuidithe a shainaithint
- athinsint a dhéanamh ar théarmaíocht theicneolaíocht an aistriúcháin
- ríomhaistriúchán a dhéanamh ar dhoiciméid de chineálacha éagsúla go héifeachtach
- úsáid a bhaint as cuimhní aistriúcháin, as bunachair théarmaíochta agus as uirlisí uathaistriúcháin
- an úsáid a bhaintear as córais bainistíochta aistriúcháin a mhíniú agus úsáid bhunúsach a bhaint as córas den chineál sin
Assessments
- Department-based Assessment (100%)
Teachers & Administrators
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Reading List
- "Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Technology" by Sin-wai Chan
ISBN: 9780415524841. - "Computer-Aided Translation Technology: A Practical Introduction" by Bowker, L.
Publisher: University of Ottawa Press - "Translation and Technology" by Quah, C. K.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
OptionalLT6102: Cleachtas Taighde agus Scríobh Tráchtais
LT6102: Cleachtas Taighde agus Scríobh Tráchtais
Semester 2 | Credits: 5
Sa mhodúl seo, cuirfear na teoiricí maidir leis an bpróiseas taighde i bhfeidhm go praiticiúil. Tógfaidh na mic léinn ar an eolas agus ar na scileanna a shealbhaíodar i seimeastar a haon maidir le heolas teoiriciúil agus modheolaíochtaí taighde ar bhealach eimpíreach. Déanfaidh siad na huirlisí bailithe taighde a theastaíonn uathu a dhearadh agus a phíolótú chun a gcuid sonraí a fháil. Déanfaidh siad dearadh ar a sampla agus ar gach doiciméad eiticiúil atá riachtanach chun dul isteach sa suíomh taighde/rochtain a fháil ar rannpháirtithe taighde ábhartha. Déanfaidh na mic léinn anailís ar shonraí cainníochtúla agus cáilíochtúla ag úsáid na modheolaíochtaí cuí. Déanfaidh siad a gcuid tráchtas a fhorbairt agus a struchtúrú i dtéarmaí caibidlí, cláir, leabharliosta agus aguisíní, chun teacht le córas tagartha Harvard.
(Language of instruction: Irish)
Learning Outcomes
- Na codanna éagsúla dá dtráchtais a fhorbairt agus a struchtúrú
- Ionstraimí bailithe sonraí cáilíochtúla agus cainníochtúla a dhearadh
- A sampla taighde a dhearadh
- Cáipéisíocht eitice a ullmhú
- Ionstraimí bailithe sonraí a phíolótú, rud a chuirfidh le bailíocht agus iontaofacht sonraí
- Anailís a dhéanamh ar shonraí cáilíochtúla agus cainníochtúla ag úsáid na dteicnící cuí
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (100%)
Teachers & Administrators
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Reading List
- "Observational Techniques. In: Denzin, N.K. and Lincoln, Y.S. (eds.) Collecting and Interpreting Qualitative Materials." by Adler, P. and Adler, P.
Publisher: Sage - "Doing your Research Project: a guide for first-time researchers in education, health and social science." by Bell, J.
Publisher: Open University Press - "Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches" by Creswell, J.
Publisher: Sage - "Academic Research, Writing & Referencing." by Deane, M.
Publisher: Pearson Education Limited. - "Academic Writing: Writing & Reading in the Disciplines." by Giltrow, G.
Publisher: Broadview Press - "Qualitative Interviews, in Gilbert, N. (ed.) Researching social life" by Fielding, N.
Publisher: Sage Publications - "Researching with integrity: the ethics of academic enquiry." by MacFarlane, B.
Publisher: Routledge - "A typology of research purposes and its relationship to mixed methods research. In: TASHAKKORI, A. & TEDDLIE, C. (eds.) Handbook of mixed methods in social and behavioural research." by Newman, I., Ridenour, C., Newman, C. & Demarco, G. M. P., JR.
Publisher: Sage - "Foundations of mixed methods research: integrating quantitative and qualitative approaches in the social and behavioral sciences" by Teddlie, C. and Tashakkori, A.
Publisher: Sage
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
OptionalLT110: An tAistriúchán Liteartha
LT110: An tAistriúchán Liteartha
Semester 2 | Credits: 5
Is é aidhm an mhodúil seo mic léinn a chumasú sna scileanna feidhmeacha a bhaineann leis an aistriúchán liteartha go Gaeilge. Déanfar scagadh ar chineálacha éagsúla téacsanna ó aistriúcháin do leanaí óga go haistriú ardlitríochta do léitheoirí ardchumasacha. Féachfar leis na mic léinn a chumasú le Gaeilge nádúrtha a chur chun cinn sna haistriúcháin ar fad a dhéanfar. Féachfar ar na cuir chuige is coitianta a chleachtann aistritheoirí liteartha. I measc na gcur chuige sin, pléifear an dúchasú agus an t-eachtrannú, an t-aistriú focal ar fhocal agus an t-aistriú scaoilte. Ina cheann sin, déanfar plé ar conas tráchtaireacht liteartha a scríobh agus déanfar scagadh ar théacsanna aistriúcháin a rinneadh le linn Scéim Aistriúcháin an Ghúim i mblianta tosaigh an tSaorstáit.
(Language of instruction: Irish)
Learning Outcomes
- Téacsanna liteartha a aistriú go Gaeilge ar chaighdeán ard;
- Straitéisí éagsúla a roghnú agus a chur i bhfeidhm agus iad ag tabhairt faoi aistriúchán liteartha;
- Dúshláin a bhaineann le téacs aistriúcháin a thabhairt faoi deara, a phlé agus a shárú;
- Úsáid éifeachtach a bhaint as na huirlisí agus na foinsí a bhíonn in úsáid ag aistritheoirí gairmiúla chun téacsanna liteartha a aistriú go Gaeilge;
- Aistriúcháin liteartha a mheas;
- Straitéisí éagsúla a chíoradh chun tráchtaireacht liteartha a scríobh.
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (100%)
Teachers & Administrators
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Reading List
- "Literary Translation" by Chantal Wright
Publisher: Routledge - ") Cuir Gaeilge Air" by Mac Lochlainn, A.
Publisher: Cois Life - "Lorg an Bhéarla" by Mac Maoláin, S.
Publisher: Oifig an tSoláthair - "Dúchas na Gaeilge" by Ó Ruairc, M.
Publisher: Cois Life
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
OptionalLT102: Cruinnscríobh na Gaeilge II
LT102: Cruinnscríobh na Gaeilge II
Semester 2 | Credits: 10
Féachfar sa mhodúl seo ar chomhréir na Gaeilge agus go háirithe ar ghnéithe de chomhréir agus de ghramadach na Gaeilge nach bpléitear sna leabhair ghramadaí de ghnáth. Déanfar iarracht dul i ngleic le comhréir aduain atá ag sleamhnú isteach sa Ghaeilge.
(Language of instruction: Irish)
Learning Outcomes
- Comhréir nach dual don Ghaeilge a aithint agus a leasú;
- Forbairtí nádúrtha i ngramadach agus i gcomhréir na Gaeilge a mhíniú;
- Athruithe ar chomhréir agus ar ghramadach na Gaeilge de thoradh mheath na teanga a aithint;
- An Ghaeilge a scríobh ag féachaint do cheart-úsáid na teanga.
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (50%)
- Department-based Assessment (50%)
Teachers & Administrators
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Reading List
- "Studies in Modern Irish 1" by Gerald Ó Nóláin
Publisher: The Educational Company of Ireland - "Ceart nó mícheart: Seán Ó Ruadháin i bhFeasta" by Liam Mac Paircín (Ed)
Publisher: Coiscéim
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
- Unique: This programme includes a module on the translation of European Texts which is a unique and highly sought-after area of modern translation given that Irish is now an official language of the European Union.
- Range of modules: This programme includes various practical text-based modules covering different areas of translation like European texts, textbooks, annual reports and newspaper articles. There is also an editing module which finetunes students’ editing and proofreading skills. This all helps students learn from professional translators and editors who have decades of experience working in the field.
- Connections: This programme enables strong connections with EU institutions, translation companies, state bodies and local authorities: offering real-world exposure to the translation profession.
- Master core concepts: Develop a sound foundation in translation theory and practise, helping apply these skills to contexts in specialised settings. Learn to effectively present and articulate your thoughts to staff members and other students.
- Enhance technology skills: Develop the ability to fully utilise translation aid packages like Matecat in translation texts.
- Develop professional expertise: A postgraduate qualification in translation is essential in attaining the skills necessary to apply for highly sought-after positions available to Irish translators both in this country and internationally. Key to this is undertaking assignments and examinations that simulate professional testing requirements.
With a focus on real-world application, career-relevant modules, and opportunities in the field of translation, the MA (Léann an Aistriúcháin) prepares students for a wide range of exciting roles in the sphere of translation.
Students who complete this course can avail of considerable employment opportunities in Europe as well as in Ireland. Many graduates end up working with EU institutions. Opportunities are also available in various state bodies, local authorities, translation companies and as freelance translators.
International Field Trip
As part of the MA (Léann an Aistriúcháin), students can take part in a study visit to Brussels that bridges theory and practice.
Over the course of the trip, students liaise with industry professionals, visit the institutions, and attain a unique insight into the day-to-day work of translators employed by the EU.
The course meets international standards as regards coursework requirements, content hours, and faculty standards necessary to become a professional translator.
All lecturers are qualified, accredited and display expertise in their specific fields of excellence relating to translation and research.
The programme meets all the essential standards necessary for translators:
- The course results in a master's qualification at Level 9 in the NFQ model
- Potential students take an aptitude test before admission
- The programme has been running for at least 1 academic year
- Schools don't benefit financially from assignments undertaken by students
- Students are trained in both translation and editing
- Courses are designed and translation classes taught by professional translators and editors
- Tomás Ó Maolalaidh
- Dr Áine Nic Niallais
- Belinda McHale
- Róisín Masson
- Dr Rose Ní Dhubhda
How will I learn?
The MA (Léann an Aistriúcháin) combines innovative pedagogical methods, with practical, outcome-based education and the most up-to-date technological aids to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. You will learn through a mix of interactive classes, workshops and individual meetings with lecturers.
How Will I Be Assessed?
Throughout the programme, your progress is assessed through assignments, analytical tasks and presentations.
- Continuous Assessment - Regular coursework, including translation and grammar assignments. Students receive regular feedback on their progress in all modules.
- Examinations - Practical grammar and translation exams account for at least 40% of the marks for each module. Assessments are completely in line with the curriculum and take place before Christmas, with the final examinations taking place in April.
- Thesis - An independent research dissertation of 20,000 words is undertaken in the second year of the programme. (30 ECTS)
Course queries:
aistriu@ollscoilnagaillimhe.ie
Programme Director(s):
Tomás Ó Maolalaidh,
MA Director
E: tomas.omaolalaidh@universityofgalway.ie
Phone: +353 91 492 734
University of Galway recognises that knowledge and skills can be acquired from a range of learning experiences. This is in line with the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) goals which aim to recognise all learning achievements by supporting the development of alternative pathways to qualifications (or awards) and by facilitating the recognition of prior learning (RPL).
This programme is designed to provide graduates and mid-career linguists with the skills and knowledge needed to access the profession of transaltion at the highest levels.
Applicants who do not have the required academic qualifications for entry purposes, but have demonstrable professional experience as equivalent are eligible for consideration by the academic programme director.
Beyond linguistic ability, translators require a comprehensive knowledge of cultural context, idioms, and subject matter to convey meaning accurately.
Graduates of the MA (Léann an Aistriúcháin) will be able to:
- Demonstrate Language and cultural expertise: a breadth of understanding of a range of topics in each of their languages and the associated technical vocabulary and cultural understanding
- Translate nuanced ideas from one language to another with a deep appreciation for both the source and the target audience
- Apply enhanced critical thinking and analytical skills to their chosen field, building upon continuous feedback on their performance
- Plan, manage, and execute a substantial project, highlighting their ability to self-assess and self-direct to meet deadlines
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Entry Requirements and Fees
Minimum Entry Requirements
Candidates must hold at least a Second-Class Honours Level 8 primary degree in a related subject area or hold a primary degree in a related area (which is acceptable to the college) without honours and have three years’ relevant practical experience in the subject area.
Academic entry requirements standardised per country are available here.
English Language Entry Requirement
For applicants whose first language is not English, an English language proficiency of IELTS score of 6.5 is required (with no less than 6.5 in Writing and no less than 6.0 in any other band) or equivalent.
More information on English language test equivalency are available here.
Supporting Documents
You will be required to provide supporting documentation as part of your application. You can check here what supporting documents are required for this course.
You can apply online to the University of Galway application portal here.
Please review the entry requirements set out in the section above.
You will be required to upload supporting documentation to your application electronically. See the section above on entry requirements for further information on the supporting documentation required for this course.
Closing Dates
For this programme, there is no specific closing date for receipt of applications. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and course quotes will be reviewed continuously throughout the application cycle.
Notes
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Fees for Academic Year 2026/27
| Course Type | Year | EU Tuition | Student Contribution | Non-EU Tuition | Levy | Total Fee | Total EU Fee | Total Non-EU Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Part Time | 1 | €4,050 | €18,300 | €140 | €4,190 | €18,440 |
Postgraduate Excellence Scholarships
This scholarship is valued at €1,500 for EU students applying for full-time taught master's postgraduate courses. You will be eligible if:
- You have been accepted to a full-time taught master's course at University of Galway,
- You have attained a first class honours (or equivalent) in a Level 8 primary degree.
An application for the scholarship scheme is required (separate to the application for a place on the programme). The application portal for 2025 is now open and available here. Applications will close on the 30th September 2025. Full details available here.
Global Scholarships
University of Galway offers a range of merit-based scholarships to students from a number of countries outside of the EU. Visit here for schemes currently available.
Application Process
Students applying for full time postgraduate programmes from outside of the European Union (EU), You can apply online to the University of Galway application portal here.
Our application portal opens on the 1st October each year for entry the following September.
Further Information
Please visit the postgraduate admissions webpage for further information on closing dates, documentation requirements, application fees and the application process.
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Preparing professional translators for dynamic career opportunities.
We ensure that graduates reach the highest standard possible as professional translators and editors. Practical and experiential, the MA (Léann an Aistriúcháin) equips students with the grammatical, linguistic, and stylistic competence vital to perform translation tasks successfully in an organisational setting or as a freelance translator.
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