DC155 · Level 8 · 3 or 4 years

Languages, Cultures and Translation Technologies

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

358

Down 84 points since 2023 (442).

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About this course

A languages degree where you study two foreign languages and learn translation and language technology. You can finish after Year 3 or go on to a fourth year.

How long
3 or 4 years
What you study
You choose two languages from Chinese, French, German, Japanese and Spanish. Early years cover languages and cultures, literature and film, and computer-assisted translation tools. Year 3 covers localisation, interpreting, translation project management and a dissertation or research project.
Placement and abroad
Optional Year 4 is a study-abroad year or a paid internship.
Where it can lead
Careers include localisation, international business, EU institutions, education, media, terminologist and intercultural mediator.
Who it suits
Suits students who love languages and cultures and are curious about how AI tools are used in translation.

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About Languages

Focus on foreign languages and cultural understanding

Studying languages involves developing proficiency in one or more foreign languages while also gaining an in-depth understanding of cultures, literatures, and histories associated with those languages. The field often includes courses in linguistics, translation, and intercultural communication.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026358Published after the final round
2025 378378431
2024 393393500
2023 442442520

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F6
  • French, German Spanish: Higher H4

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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