Ireland Glossary
Where a course is not necessarily a class
Academic terminology in Ireland is quite similar to that of the United Kingdom, not surprisingly because Irish higher education is based on the British model. Below are a few examples you can expect to see as you research study abroad in Ireland
| Irish Term | US Translation |
| Tertiary Education | Higher Education (UG and Graduate) |
| Course | Degree program or major |
| Module | Class |
| Modularized | Semesterized |
| Joint Honors Degree | Bachelor’s degree (UG degree) |
| Marks | Grades |
| Term or Teaching Block | Semester |
| Academics | Faculty |
| Faculty | Department |
| Postgraduate | Graduate |
| Accommodation | Housing |
| School | K-12 school |
| Blarney | Blarney |
Marking system
First (70% and above)
Upper Second (60%)
Lower Second (50%)
Third (45%)
Pass (40%)
Fail (< 40%)
