The Higher Diploma in Advanced Languages and Global Communication is a full-time programme running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

Applicants for this programme are expected to hold a level 8 degree with a major language component or equivalent language qualification (including relevant professional qualifications and relevant accredited examinations).

All applicants whose first language is not English must have attained IELTS Level 6 or the equivalent TOEFL score.

Students take 60 credits as follows:

Core Modules (30 credits):
LL5002 Translation and Professional Communication (5 credits)
LL5003 Negotiating Knowledges in the Networked Society (10 credits)
AD5006 Work Placement Module (10 credits)
LL5001 ICT of the Localisation Industry (5 credits)

Plus
20 credits from Advanced Language Skills in either French, German, Spanish, Italian or Portuguese
and
10 credits from a Second Language chosen from Chinese, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Italian or Portuguese at Beginners level. French can be taken from post-Leaving Certificate (or equivalent). 

Chinese
CH5001 Chinese Language - Level I (Mandarin) (10 credits)
CH5002 Chinese Language - Level 2 (Mandarin) (10 credits)

French
FR1101 Foundation course in written and oral French [10 credits]
FR2101 Advanced French Language [10 credits]
FR4101 Advanced Use of French (10 credits)
FR4407 Advanced Specialist Translation (5 credits)
FR4409 Transfer of Meaning between Languages (5 credits)
FR5004 Theory and Methodology of Advanced Translation (10 credits)
FR5005 Methodology of Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpreting and of Terminology (10 credits)
FR5702 Advanced French Intercultural Communications (5 credits)

German            
GE1101 German Integrated Written and Oral Language Course (10 credits)
GE1103 German Integrated Written and Oral Language Course for Beginners (10 credits)
GE2101 German Integrated Language Course (10 credits)
GE2131 German Business and Culture Today: Theory and Practice (numbers permitting) (5 credits)
GE3101 Advanced Integrated Language Course (10 credits)
GE3108 Teaching German as a Foreign Language (5 credits)  
GE3807 Commercial Language: German (5 credits)
GE5013 Translation Project (German) (5 credits)

Italian
IT1101 Introduction to Written and Spoken Italian (10 credits)
IT1102 Non-Beginners' Written and Spoken Italian (10 credits)
IT1109 Introduction to Written and Spoken Italian (10 credits)
IT1110 Italian Language (Beginner Level) (5 credits)
IT1120 Italian Language (Beginner Level) (5 credits)
IT2101 Intermediate Italian Language (10 credits)
IT2103 Lower-Intermediate Italian Language [B1] (5 credits)
IT2104 Upper-Intermediate Italian Language [B2] (5 credits)
IT3101 Advanced Italian Language (10 credits)
IT3103 Business Italian (5 credits)
IT3110 Introduction to Translation (Italian to English)(5 credits)
IT5001 Translation Project (5 credits)
IT5002 Translation: Methods and Practice (10 credits)

Japanese
AS1501 Japanese Language Level 1 (10 credits)
AS1502 Japanese Language Level 2 (10 credits) 

Korean
AS1601 Korean Language Level 1 (10 credits)
AS1607 Korean Language Level 2 (10 credits)

Spanish              
HS1102 First Year Spanish Language for Non-Beginners (10 credits)
HS1103 Spanish Language (Beginner Level) (10 credits)
HS2101 Second Year Spanish Language Course (ex-beginners) (10 credits)
HS2102 Second Year Spanish Language Course (ex-non beginners) (10 credits)
HS3001 Final Year Spanish Language (10 credits)
HS3004 Translating Business, Culture and Society in the Hispanic World (5 credits)
HS3012 Year Abroad Spanish Language Programme (10 credits)
HS5007 Advanced Translation Skills (10 credits)
HS5008 Advanced Spanish Language for Professional Purposes (10 credits)

Portuguese
PU1101 Portuguese Beginners Language (10 credits)
PU2201 Portuguese Beginners Language (10 credits)
PU3301 Advanced Portuguese Language (10 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2017 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2016/2017.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Higher Diploma in Advanced Languages and Global Communication (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Evaluate a broad range of primary and secondary sources related to contemporary languages practice in the widest context;
• Use advanced language skills in an appropriate professional setting;
• Write short critical essays to a professional standard;
• Deploy relevant transferable skills (including communication skills, presentation skills);
• Demonstrate familiarity with a range of topics and academic approaches in the areas of intercultural and global communication;
• Interact and communicate with other students in an inter-disciplinary setting.