Program Overview
The Translation Studies (French) at University College Cork is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, French over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Translation Studies (French) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English, French
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cork, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Translation Studies (French) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Stream 1: French and German\', \'Stream 2: French and Italian\', \'Stream 3: French and Spanish\', \'Stream 4: German and Italian\', \'Stream 5: German and Spanish\', \'Stream 6: Italian and Spanish\', \'Stream 7: French\', \'Stream 8: German\', \'Stream 9: Italian\', \'Stream 10: Spanish\', \'Stream 11: Spanish and Portuguese (Note: Portuguese is offered together with Spanish only)\', \'Stream 12: French and Irish\', \'Stream 13: German and Irish\', \'Stream 14: Irish and Italian\', \'Stream 15: Irish and Spanish\', \'Stream 16: Irish\', \'Stream 17: Asian Studies\', \'Dr Angela Ryan\', "Dr Daragh O\'Connell", \'Dr Rachel MagShamhr\xc3\xa1inDr Manfred Schewe\', \'Dr Helena Buffery\', \'Dr Mart\xc3\xadn Veiga\', \'Christine Bremer\', \'Margot Spencer\', \'N\xc3\xbaria Massot\', \'Eugenia Bolado\', \'Louise Ryan\', \'Milouda Louh\', \'Sofia da Silva Mendes\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates choosing the Asian Studies stream should normally hold a primary degree with 2.1 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area together with the following practical language qualifications in the language(s) they wish to take as part of the programme: Chinese Language candidates should hold a HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) Level 5 certificate (or certified equivalent); Japanese language candidates should have the Japanese level equivalent to Japanese Language Proficiency Test N2; Korean language candidates should have the Korean level equivalent to TOPIK II (Test of Proficiency in Korean), level 5-6.
For all applicants whose first language is not English an IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL equivalent is required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College Cork directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University College Cork
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland
University College Cork is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English, French
- Duration 12 months