Seize the opportunity to experience university life with UCD’s Summer School for secondary school students entering 6th Year or (Year 13 A-Level) in September 2025.
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese & Linguistics Summer School
Friday June 6th, 9.00am-4.00pm
What happens on the day?
During the UCD French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese & Linguistics Summer School, you will attend sample lectures from leading experts connected with the programmes, participate in interactive workshops, take a campus tours while also receiving information on the wide ranging career opportunities available to graduates.
Who can register?
The Summer School is for students who are going into 6th year or Year 13 (A Level) in September 2025.
What does it cost?
The UCD French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese & Linguistics Summer School costs €35 and includes a sandwich lunch and tea/coffee. A reduced rate of €15 is available for applicants whose families are in receipt of job-seekers or disability payments. If you wish to avail of this discount rate please email summerschool@ucd.ie for a discount code before booking your course.
Enquiries?
Enquiries in relation to the UCD French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese & Linguistics Summer School can be made to Katie Kiernan (Katie.kiernan@ucd.ie)
Where will the UCD Languages and Linguistics Summer School take place?
The UCD French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese & Linguistics Summer School will take place in the UCD Newman Building. The building is number 41 on the UCD Map
See sample schedule below. (schedule will be updated closer to the event)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9.15am | Registration |
| 9.30-10.00am | Welcome & overview |
| 10.00am-12.00pm | Linguistics: Feargal Murphy
Language is all around us. We often don’t think too much about how different languages are related to each other or what it means to say things a certain way. That’s where Linguistics comes in. Within Linguistics we study the patterns of language from a number of perspectives, from the signs and sounds that we make right through to how we talk to our pets. This interactive presentation will give students a sample of what it’s like to study Linguistics in UCD. |
| 12.00-1.00pm | Lunch |
| 1.00-3.30pm | Language Workshops –
French: Associate Professor Emer O’Beirne Do you like languages? How about foreign films? Ever wondered about the science of languages? Would you like to spend a year abroad? At the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics Summer School, you’ll learn all about what we teach and what you will learn. Super powers are not required. |
| 3.30pm | Closing |
