Old Irish I
Course, Bachelor's level, 5KS222
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Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Flexible, 25%, Distance learning, English
- Location
- Flexible
- Pace of study
- 25%
- Teaching form
- Distance learning
- Number of mandatory on-campus meetings
- 0
- Number of optional on-campus meetings
- 0
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 31 August 2026–17 January 2027
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
30 credits in a language subject
- Selection
-
Higher education credits (maximum 165 credits)
- Fees
- If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 12,375
- Total tuition fee: SEK 12,375
- Application deadline
- 15 April 2026
- Application code
- UU-55103
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 3 August 2026–30 August 2026
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
Old Irish represents the language of Ireland from roughly 600 to 900 A.D. An extensive body of literature was written in Old Irish during this period, making it the oldest and best-represented vernacular language of Western Europe. This course will introduce you to the language and enable you to read elementary texts in the original.
Outline for distance course: The distance course is based on self-study and communication through the web-based learning environment, which contains all information regarding the course and course activities. Teaching takes the form of study instructions and exercises, as well as optional weekly question-and-answer sessions. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required to follow the course since all teaching and examinations are done online. Taking a distance course means that you yourself largely determine when you study since you are not as tied to scheduled classes. Note, however, that this kind of course requires as much effort as an ordinary campus course and that it is equally important to meet set deadlines.