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Bachelor of Arts in Applied Languages Entry requirements

Study up to three languages while developing cultural knowledge and professional skills that employers value.

Key information

CAO points 2026 349
NFQ Level NFQ Level 8
Duration Four years
Attendance Full-time
Course code LM044

Subject requirements

Applicants must hold a minimum Grade H3 in French, German, Irish, Japanese or Spanish.

A Special Language Examination will be offered at UL following the Leaving Certificate results for those students who did not achieve the language requirement for this course.


Minimum grades

Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English.

Note: Grade F6 in Foundation Mathematics also satisfies the minimum entry requirements. Foundation Maths is not reckonable for scoring purposes


QQI Entry

Certain QQI Awards are acceptable in fulfilling admission requirements for this programme. Go to the UL Admissions QQI page for a full list of modules.


Mature Students

We welcome applications from Mature Students. Mature applicants must apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February.

Application information for mature student applicants

Non-EU entry requirements

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