Bachelor of Arts (Irish and Translation Studies)

University of Galway

This degree is aimed specifically at jobs in the field of language skills. Excellent opportunities now exist in Ireland and Europe for those with a translation / language qualification-indeed, there is a shortage of qualified translators to fill job vacancies This highly practical degree course focuses on the linguistic, technological and workplace skills needed to become a professional translator. In addition to studying Translation in Leann an Aistriúcháin, you study Irish as a second subject and and qualify with a degree in both Translation Studies and Irish. A one-year work placement (September to April) is available with an organization or business operating through Irish. In recent years, these have included the Houses of the Oireachtas Service, An Taibhdhearc (National Irishlanguage Theatre), Gaillimh le Gaeilge, the European Commission (Brussels), and community organizations in the Gaeltacht.