Program Overview
The Italian stream A & B at University College Cork is a MA programme in Humanities 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 Italian stream A & B 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
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 11,620 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cork, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Italian stream A & B 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
- Traduzione: metodologia e pratica
- Terminologie
- Didattica dell\x92italiano L2
- Vasco Pratolini e la sua Firenze
- Rappresentazioni letterarie della Sicilia
- Cinema e letteratura: Senso
- Prosatrici italiane moderne e contemporanee
- Palazzeschi: poeta e prosatore
- La città postmoderna nel cinema italiano degli anni 80 e 90
- Il cinema di Nanni Moretti
- Il giallo
- Il romanzo modernista
- Riscrivere il Risorgimento
- Research Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should normally have obtained at least Second-Class Honours Grade II (or equivalent) in Italian, with a minimum award of Second Class Honours Grade II (or equivalent) in Language. They may be required to present themselves for interview or further assessment before a final decision is made. Prospective candidates are required to contact the Postgraduate Co-ordinator, Department of Italian or the Head of Department informally before applying.
The Additional/Supplementary Statement Questions MUST also be completed during the online application process.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL equivalent
Part-Time Taught Postgraduate Programmes
Please note that non-EU applicants are not eligible to study part-time programmes
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 11,620 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 11,620 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,400 (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- Start Date October 2025
- Language English
- Duration 12 months