Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge is a brilliant place to develop and learn through the medium of Irish in the heart of Irish Language broadcasting in an Cheathrú Rua. The lecturers will be always available to advise you, and students mix well and support each other. Acadamh students have an excellent opportunity to learn because TG4 and Raidió na Gaeltachta are nearby. There is always a lovely atmosphere in an Acadamh. The teaching on this programme takes place in small, intimate groups with individual attention and advice available on a daily basis from tutors and mentors. Formal lectures on aspects of theory and literature are blended with workshops on practical and language skills during which active student participation is encouraged. As well as frequent contact with dedicated University teachers, you will have many opportunities to meet journalists, photographers, film-makers and other media professionals as part of structured talks or guest workshops. You will be given lots of help and encouragement to build your own portfolio of television, radio and journalism work which will become a key asset when you seek employment following graduation. You will also be encouraged to play an active part in college societies such as An Cumann Gaelach, An Cumann Drámaíochta, the Literary and Debating Society, DramSoc and FilmSoc, and to take full advantage of the many seminars, conferences, guest speakers and workshops on offer from time to time in the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies.

Minimum of Grade H5 (higher level) in Irish and Grade H5 (higher level) in another subject and a minimum of Grade 06/H7 in another four subjects in the Leaving Certificate, including English and another language.