University of Limerick

• Qualification: BA (Bachelor’s) in Applied Languages

• Duration: Typically 3–4 years (confirm your intake year with the programme team)

• Credits: Programme credit structure varies by year—check the official curriculum for the exact ECTS/credit totals

• Delivery: On-campus (University of Limerick, Ireland)

• Languages of study: French, German, Irish, Japanese, Spanish (two core languages required; German/Japanese/Spanish may offer beginner entry)

• Core academic areas: Language, Culture and Society; Linguistics; Language and Technology; literature/cultural electives

• Professional electives: Options may include Marketing, Law, and Politics & International Relations (subject to availability)

• Application & intake: Apply via the University of Limerick admissions process; start dates depend on the academic year

Programme Structure

The BA Applied Languages combines advanced language study with modules that examine how language works and how it connects to culture, society, and professional contexts.

• Core Language Modules (2 languages): Language, Culture and Society A (French OR German OR Irish OR Japanese OR Spanish)

• Linguistics: Linguistics 1

• Electives (literature/culture): Elective 2 (Literature in Language A OR Literature in Language B OR Cultural Studies and New Media)

• Professional Elective Stream: Elective (French OR German OR Irish OR Spanish OR Japanese OR Marketing OR Law OR Politics and International Relations)

• Applied/technology focus: Language and Technology

• Second Language, Culture and Society module: Language, Culture and Society A (French OR German OR Irish OR Japanese OR Spanish)

Note: Module availability and exact sequencing can vary by intake year. For the most accurate plan, review the official curriculum for your cohort.

Check out the full curriculum

Visit the programme website for the latest module list and academic calendar.

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Post-study work permission (Ireland): Graduates of eligible programmes in Ireland may be able to apply for a work permission to remain and work after completing their degree.

• Eligibility: You must have completed an approved full-time programme and meet the Irish immigration requirements in place at the time of application.

• Duration: The length of permission depends on the specific scheme and your circumstances. You should check the current Irish Department of Justice / immigration guidance for the most up-to-date timeframes.

• Conditions: Work permission is typically tied to your graduate status and may require you to apply within the required window after graduation.

• Important: Rules can change. Always verify the latest requirements before applying, and confirm whether your exact qualification and award level are covered.

Next steps: After you receive your final results, review the current guidance for graduate work permissions in Ireland and prepare the documents required for your application.