Progression from QQI-FET Modern Languages
Modern Languages combines advanced language skills with the literature, history and culture of the countries where these languages are spoken. It also focuses on developing critical faculties and crosscultural awareness. You can study French, German, Italian or Spanish at an advanced level (post-Leaving Certificate or equivalent), and you can take Italian, Spanish and German as a beginner. Portuguese can be taken on an elective basis.
How do I get in by this route?
Entry to the first year of Modern Languages (DN541) is available on a competitive basis to students who have attained the relevant awards, including the required modules, with the a minimum of 5 distinctions.
What awards are acceptable?
Pass in one of the following QQI-FET awards with distinctions (80% or better) in a minimum of 5 modules:
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| Level 5 Awards | |
| 5M5028 | Applied Ecology |
| 5M2181 | Applied Social Studies |
| 5M2468 | Business Administration |
| 5M2102 | Business Studies |
| 5M3050 | Community Development |
| 5M4468 | Community Health Services |
| 5M0536 | Computer Systems and Networks |
| 5M5048 / 5M2155 | Creative Media |
| 5M2154 | Cultural and Heritage Studies |
| 5M2009 | Early Childhood Care and Education |
| 5M0828 | eBusiness |
| 5M3635 | Education and Training |
| 5M5158 / 5M18519 | Film and TV Production |
| 5M3114 | General Studies / Liberal Arts |
| 5M1995 | Graphic Design |
| 5M2067 | Information Processing |
| 5M2111 | International Trade |
| 5M2464 | Journalism |
| 5M3807 | Laboratory Techniques |
| 5M2073 | Language and European Studies |
| 5M3789 | Legal Studies |
| 5M2069 | Marketing |
| 5M5162 | Media Engineering |
| 5M0528/ 5M18518 | Media Production |
| 5M2146 | Multimedia Production |
| 5M2011 | Music |
| 5M1997 | Office Administration |
| 5M5151 | Performing Arts |
| 5M4511 | Radio Production |
| 5M0529 | Software Development |
| 5M2149 | Sound Production |
| 5M5163 | Theatre Performance |
| 5M5152 | Theatre Production |
| 5M5011 | Tourism with Business |
| 5M5165 | Trade Union Studies |
| 5M4732 | Youth Work |
| Level 6 Awards | |
| 6M5013 | Administration |
| 6M4029 | Art |
| 6M3618 | Arts Administration |
| 6M5149 | Broadcasting |
| 6M4985 | Business |
| 6M5545 | Cartoon Animation |
| 6M0695 | Computer Systems and Networks |
| 6M20496 | Digital Media Production |
| 6M3566 | Drama |
| 6M2007 | Early Childhood Care and Education |
| 6M5159 / 6M18534 | Film and TV Production |
| 6M3115 | Information, Advice and Advocacy |
| 6M5014 | International Contact Centre Service |
| 6M4587 | Management |
| 6M5130 | Media Production |
| 6M3732 | Photography |
| 6M0691 | Software Development |
| 6M2115 | Supervisory Management for Manufacturing |
| 6M5012 | Tourism and Business |
What modules are required?
You must have at least one of the following languages with a distinction or Leaving Certificate Grade O6/H7:
| Language | QQI- FET Modules | OR | Leaving Certificate Grade |
| French | E30106 or 6N2399 or E20106 or 5N1623 | OR | O6/H7 in French |
| German | E30107 or 6N2401 or E20107 or 5N1624 | OR | O6/H7 in German |
| Italian | E30108 or 6N2400 or E20108 or 5N1630 |
OR | O6/H7 in Italian |
| Spanish | E30109 or 6N2404 or E20109 or 5N1626 | OR | O6/H7 in Spanish |
Recommendation: If you choose to study a language at advanced level during your first year, it is recommended that you have at least a H4 grade in that language at Leaving Certificate, or equivalent. Note French is only available at advanced level.
How will I be assessed?
If there are more applicants than places, it will be competitive amongst eligible applicants based on QQI-FET scoring.
All offers of a place are subject to UCD's Terms and Conditions of Offer.
All students must comply with the general regulations of the university