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Diploma in Italian
Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development- Title of Award
- Diploma
- Course Code
- IL2
- Delivery
- On Campus
- NFQ
- 7
- Award Type
- Minor
- Duration
- 2 years, part-time
- ECTS Weighting
- 30
Why Choose This Course?
Course Information
The course concentrates on all four main language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and uses authentic material, carefully selected, to provide a gradual introduction to the structures and functions of the language.
In addition, a cultural module will introduce students to aspects of contemporary Italian culture including the main trends in Italian art, cinema, history and lectures on a variety of topics from different regions in Italy to wine-tasting sessions. On completion of the programme, students acquire a very high level of oral and written communication skills in the Italian language for personal, travel or professional purposes.
The course aims to equip students with appropriate written and oral skills in Italian and will include the following six modules:
Course Content - Year 1
Italian Language Level 1 Part 1
Italian Language Level 1 Part 2
Italian Culture and Language Level 1
Course Content - Year 2
Italian Language Level 2 Part 1
Italian Language Level 2 Part 2
Italian Culture and Language Level 2
Curriculum Information
Curriculum information relates to the current academic year (in most cases).Course and module offerings and details may be subject to change.
Glossary of Terms
- Credits
- You must earn a defined number of credits (aka ECTS) to complete each year of your course. You do this by taking all of its required modules as well as the correct number of optional modules to obtain that year's total number of credits.
- Module
- An examinable portion of a subject or course, for which you attend lectures and/or tutorials and carry out assignments. E.g. Algebra and Calculus could be modules within the subject Mathematics. Each module has a unique module code eg. MA140.
- Optional
- A module you may choose to study.
- Required
- A module that you must study if you choose this course (or subject).
- Semester
- Most courses have 2 semesters (aka terms) per year.
Year 1 (15 Credits)
RequiredIT109: Italian Language - Level 1, Part 1
IT109: Italian Language - Level 1, Part 1
Semester 1 | Credits: 5
Assessments
- Department-based Assessment (100%)
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The above information outlines module IT109: "Italian Language - Level 1, Part 1" and is valid from 2014 onwards.Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
RequiredIT110: Italian Language - Level 1, Part 2
IT110: Italian Language - Level 1, Part 2
Semester 2 | Credits: 5
Assessments
- Department-based Assessment (100%)
Teachers & Administrators
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The above information outlines module IT110: "Italian Language - Level 1, Part 2" and is valid from 2014 onwards.Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
RequiredIT111: Italian Culture and Language - Level 1
IT111: Italian Culture and Language - Level 1
Semester 2 | Credits: 5
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (100%)
Teachers & Administrators
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The above information outlines module IT111: "Italian Culture and Language - Level 1" and is valid from 2014 onwards.Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
OptionalRPL005: Recognised Prior Learning
RPL005: Recognised Prior Learning
Semester 1 and Semester 2 | Credits: 5
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (100%)
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
OptionalRPL010: Recognised Prior Learning
RPL010: Recognised Prior Learning
Semester 1 and Semester 2 | Credits: 10
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (100%)
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
Year 2 (15 Credits)
RequiredIT228: Italian Language - Level 2, Part 1
IT228: Italian Language - Level 2, Part 1
Semester 1 | Credits: 5
Assessments
- Department-based Assessment (100%)
Teachers & Administrators
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The above information outlines module IT228: "Italian Language - Level 2, Part 1" and is valid from 2014 onwards.Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
RequiredIT230: Italian Culture and Language - Level 2
IT230: Italian Culture and Language - Level 2
Semester 2 | Credits: 5
Assessments
- Department-based Assessment (100%)
Teachers & Administrators
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The above information outlines module IT230: "Italian Culture and Language - Level 2" and is valid from 2014 onwards.Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
RequiredIT229: Italian Language - Level 2, Part 2
IT229: Italian Language - Level 2, Part 2
Semester 2 | Credits: 5
Assessments
- Department-based Assessment (100%)
Teachers & Administrators
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The above information outlines module IT229: "Italian Language - Level 2, Part 2" and is valid from 2014 onwards.Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
OptionalRPL005: Recognised Prior Learning
RPL005: Recognised Prior Learning
Semester 1 and Semester 2 | Credits: 5
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (100%)
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
OptionalRPL010: Recognised Prior Learning
RPL010: Recognised Prior Learning
Semester 1 and Semester 2 | Credits: 10
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (100%)
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.
This course is classroom based.
This course is designed to give people enhanced language skills who have little or no previous knowledge of the language and wish to gain Italian language skills for personal, travel or professional purposes.
At the end of the course, students will have an additional transferable skill with the knowledge of a new language. They will also have improved communication ability both in written and oral tasks, and a recognised university qualification in the Italian language.
Dr. Andrea Ciribuco
Department of Italian
Department of Italian
Classes are held on Monday evenings (6:30 - 9:30pm).
All modules in the Diploma are individually assessed. The assessment for each module takes the form of essays and written assignments during the semester and a written examination at the end of the semester.
Dr. Andrea Ciribuco
Department of Italian
Tel: 091 492240
Email: andrea.ciribuco@universityofgalway.ie
If you do not meet the standard entry criteria for this course, you may gain entry through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy. Applicants may also be able to earn module exemptions based on their prior learning. Find out more here.
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Entry Requirements and Fees
There are no specific entry requirements for the Diploma in Italian. Entry requirements for part-time students can be found here (i.e. age, english language requirements etc.).
The English language requirement does not apply to this language diploma.
Applications are made online via the University of Galway Applications System. This course is listed under Adult Learning Undergraduate\Postgraduate, CPD, Micro-credentials & Summer School Applications.
Please visit our How to Apply page for Application tips and Supporting Documents information.
A minimum of 6 students is required for the course to proceed.
Fees for Academic Year 2026/27
| Course Type | Year | EU Tuition | Student Contribution | Non-EU Tuition | Levy | Total Fee | Total EU Fee | Total Non-EU Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG Diploma | 1 | €1,050 | €1,550 | €35 | €1,085 | €1,585 |
A fee scholarship of up to 30% may be available for students who wish to upskill for the purposes of re-employment. For more information download the 2025_26 Fees Scholarship Form.
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Introduction
The Diploma in Italian introduces students to the basics of the Italian language and assists them in developing their language competence in relation to the common situations of everyday life.
