Overview

You’ll have the option to take a year abroad, extending your degree to four years and graduating with bachelor of Arts - Joint Honours (Languages) from Dublin City University

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Internship Year

You can opt to apply for a year-long INTRA work placement in Year Three. This will give you a unique opportunity to enhance your CV, increase your employability and experience the relevance of your study in the real world. This option is competitive and subject to the availability of placements. For more information on the INTRA programme at DCU, please visit www.dcu.ie/intra

This programme will prepare you for a variety of careers and also provides a foundation for postgraduate study.

Careers

Graduates in International Languages (French, German, or Spanish), and the culture(s) associated with the chosen language acquire the requisite knowledge and skills to seek employment in a broad range of careers.

In addition, they acquire the knowledge and skills to pursue postgraduate studies in Cultural Studies, Education (Post primary), Literary Studies, Language Studies, Translation Studies, Intercultural Studies, and International Relations.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

French Language

Translation Practice (French)

German Language

Translation Practice (German)

German Society and Literature

European Integration

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

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For EU students, apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1st February or 1st May

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Language Studies Legal Studies View 42 other Bachelors in Language Studies in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

Leaving Cert

In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply

French: Minimum of H4 in French

German: Minimum of H4 in German

Spanish: Minimum of H4 in Spanish

Additional requirement for Gaeilge:

Gaeilge: Minimum of O1 or H4 in Gaeilge

GCE A Level

In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply

French: GCE A Level C French

German: GCE A Level C German

Spanish: GCE A Level C Spanish

Additional requirement for Gaeilge:

Gaeilge GCE A Level C or GCE AS Level B or GCSE A in Irish

FET Level 5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Dublin City University and/or in Ireland, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

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Tuition Fee

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International

16400 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16400 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

6679 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6679 EUR per year during 48 months.

Student Contribution: €3,043 per annum

Living costs for Dublin

1100 - 1800 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Arts - Joint Honours (Languages).

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Dublin

Funding

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