This page contains a Flash digital edition of a book.
54 Linguistics BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) Entry Requirements


CAO Code DN500 BA – Joint Honours – full time


Leaving Certificate Passes in six subjects including English, Irish, A third language and three other recognised subjects, of which two must be minimum HC3.


Average 2010 CAO Points 415 Minimum 2010 CAO Points 365


A-Level/GCSE Entry Requirements Pages 176/177


Average Places 30 Length of Programme 3 Years


Progression Entry Routes (DN500/DN501) FETAC Entry Route — Yes See www.ucd.ie/myucd/fetac


IT Transfer Route — None


CAO Code DN501 BA – Joint Honours – part time (day)


Entry Requirements as above.


Other programmes of interest


International Languages 49 Psychology Sociology


59 61


Choosing Linguistics Linguistics can be taken as part of a BA Joint Honours degree (DN500). It can also be taken part time (DN501). Check out the subjects you can study with Linguistics by looking at the diagram on page 33. Details of how to apply for these combinations are on page 184.


Why is this subject for me? Language – we take it for granted but it’s one of the most important skills we possess as human beings. It is hard to imagine any activity that doesn’t involve language in some way. Tis makes Linguistics (the study of the nature of language) one of the most intriguing and inter- esting subjects. Linguistics asks, and answers, such questions as: A How is language acquired?


A Where did language come from? A How are languages structured? A Why do no other animals have language?


By studying Linguistics you will find the answers to these and other questions. Some of the answers may surprise you and some will cause you to ask further, more profound questions.


What will I study? First Year


Modules are introductory in nature and provide an overview of the range of interesting topics dealt with in Linguistics, including:


A Te sounds used in languages


A Te structure and meaning of words and sentences


A Te way language is acquired by children


A How we use language to express ourselves and to communicate with others.


Second & Third Year Te modules provide a more in-depth analysis of the areas already introduced, as well as look- ing at other areas such as: Language Disorders • Endangered Languages • English as a World Language


Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Studying Linguistics develops essential skills that will allow you to pursue a diverse range of careers including: A Speech and language therapy


A Language teaching, editing and publishing Further information


www.ucd.ie/myucd/arts michael.j.wallace @ucd.ie


+353 1 716 8105 facebook.com/UCDLife Undergraduate Office, UCD School of Irish, Celtic Studies, Irish Folklore & Linguistics, Newman Building, Belfield, Dublin 4 Feargal


Murphy LECTURER


A Journalism A Advertising A Software development


Some of these careers may involve graduate study beyond linguistics, but students can also pursue MA and PhD studies in one of the many areas of linguistics, as well as related areas such as cognitive science or second language acquisi- tion.


I have been a lecturer in Linguistics at UCD since 1996, and I am also the Vice-Principal for Teaching and Learning in the College of Arts and Celtic Studies. My key interests in Linguistics are Semantics, Language Impairment, and


Philosophy of Language. I firmly believe that the diversity and flexibility of this BA provides you with an unmatched opportunity to grow and develop both intellectually and socially. It nur- tures a wide range of skills which you will find to be invaluable, whether you continue to study with us or follow your chosen career path.


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62  |  Page 63  |  Page 64  |  Page 65  |  Page 66  |  Page 67  |  Page 68  |  Page 69  |  Page 70  |  Page 71  |  Page 72  |  Page 73  |  Page 74  |  Page 75  |  Page 76  |  Page 77  |  Page 78  |  Page 79  |  Page 80  |  Page 81  |  Page 82  |  Page 83  |  Page 84  |  Page 85  |  Page 86  |  Page 87  |  Page 88  |  Page 89  |  Page 90  |  Page 91  |  Page 92  |  Page 93  |  Page 94  |  Page 95  |  Page 96  |  Page 97  |  Page 98  |  Page 99  |  Page 100  |  Page 101  |  Page 102  |  Page 103  |  Page 104  |  Page 105  |  Page 106  |  Page 107  |  Page 108  |  Page 109  |  Page 110  |  Page 111  |  Page 112  |  Page 113  |  Page 114  |  Page 115  |  Page 116  |  Page 117  |  Page 118  |  Page 119  |  Page 120  |  Page 121  |  Page 122  |  Page 123  |  Page 124  |  Page 125  |  Page 126  |  Page 127  |  Page 128  |  Page 129  |  Page 130  |  Page 131  |  Page 132  |  Page 133  |  Page 134  |  Page 135  |  Page 136  |  Page 137  |  Page 138  |  Page 139  |  Page 140  |  Page 141  |  Page 142  |  Page 143  |  Page 144  |  Page 145  |  Page 146  |  Page 147  |  Page 148  |  Page 149  |  Page 150  |  Page 151  |  Page 152  |  Page 153  |  Page 154  |  Page 155  |  Page 156  |  Page 157  |  Page 158  |  Page 159  |  Page 160  |  Page 161  |  Page 162  |  Page 163  |  Page 164  |  Page 165  |  Page 166  |  Page 167  |  Page 168  |  Page 169  |  Page 170  |  Page 171  |  Page 172  |  Page 173  |  Page 174  |  Page 175  |  Page 176  |  Page 177  |  Page 178  |  Page 179  |  Page 180  |  Page 181  |  Page 182  |  Page 183  |  Page 184  |  Page 185  |  Page 186  |  Page 187  |  Page 188  |  Page 189  |  Page 190  |  Page 191  |  Page 192  |  Page 193  |  Page 194  |  Page 195  |  Page 196