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):
AD5006 Work Placement (10 credits)
LL5001 ICT of the Localisation Industry (5 credits)
LL5002 Translation and Professional Communication Skills (5 credits)
LL5003 Mobility, Plurilingualism and Intercultural Communication in a Globalized World (10 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
CH1001 Chinese Language (Mandarin) I (10 credits)
CH2107 Chinese Language (Mandarin) Level 2 (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)
FR4409 Translating Literature: Methods, Practices and Theories (5 credits)
FR4410 Translation Studies with French (5 credits)
FR5004 Theory and Methodology of Advanced Translation (10 credits)
FR5005 Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpreting and Terminology - Methodology (10 credits)
FR5702 Advanced French Intercultural Communications (5 credits)

German
GE1101 Integrated Written and Oral Language Course for German (10 credits)
GE1103 Integrated Written and Oral German Language Course for Beginners (10 credits)
GE2101 Integrated German Language Course (10 credits)
GE2131 German Business and Culture: Theory and Practice (numbers permitting) (5 credits)
GE3101 Advanced Integrated German 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)
IT2102 The Language of the Italian Media (5 credits)
IT2103 Lower-Intermediate Italian Language [B1] (5 credits)
IT2104 Upper-Intermediate Italian Language [B2] (5 credits)
IT2310 Issues in Contemporary Italian Society through Film and Documentaries (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)
AS1602 Korean Language Level 2 (10 credits)

Spanish
HS1009 Spanish Language (Post Leaving Certificate) (10 credits)
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 Spanish Translation Skills (10 credits)
HS5008 Advanced Spanish Language for Professional Purposes (10 credits)
HS5014 Spanish Translation Project (5 credits)
HS5016 Interrogating Iberia (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 2019/2020 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2019/2020.

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.