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ARTS & HUMANITIES Humanities DN530 Joint Honours DN520 Modern Languages DN541 UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2025 D WELCOME / FÁILTEARTS & HUMANITIES Introduction2 Humanities4 Classics, Art History & Archaeology5 Classics, English & History6 Creative & Cultural Industries7 English, Drama & Film8 English with Creative Writing9 English Literature10 European Studies11 Global Studies12 History13 History & Politics14 Irish Studies 15 Languages, Linguistics & Cultures16 Music17 Music, Film & Drama18 An Ghaeilge & An Cultúr19 Modern Languages20 Joint Honours22 Art History24 Celtic Civilisation25 Classics26 Drama Studies27 English 28 Film Studies29 French 30 German31 History13 Irish/Gaeilge32 Irish Folklore33 Irish Studies15 Italian34 Linguistics35 Music17 Portuguese36 Spanish37 International Student Exchanges38 Trapdoor40 Preparing for your Career42 Internships43 Arts and Humanities Career information44 Career Profiles46 Creative Campus Map52 Applying to UCD54 Scholarships56 Graduate Study58 1Why UCD Arts & Humanities? UCD Arts & Humanities is Ireland’s leading centre for research, creative practice and innovation. We offer a first-class education in a broad spectrum of disciplines as well as the chance to pursue your interests and develop your profile in a wide range of co- and extra-curricular activities. We are ranked in the top 50 for English Literature & Language and in the top 100 for History and Performing Arts in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. Our courses provide opportunities for study abroad, internships, research and project work and our unrivalled choice of subjects can be studied in three distinct BA degrees: BA Humanities (DN530), BA Modern Languages (DN541) and BA Joint Honours (two subjects, DN520). Skills, Employability & Careers Our students gain in-depth subject knowledge in their chosen areas. In addition, they acquire a wealth of transferable skills that are highly valued by employers, including: research, critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, creativity, communication and writing. We offer students the opportunity to develop their career ambitions through a range of focused employability modules, alumni mentoring, career events and other initiatives. We are committed to helping our students navigate the rapidly evolving job market and empowering them to find their future. Our graduates play a vital role in intellectual, cultural and business life in Ireland, and work in senior roles across a broad spectrum of industries including: journalism, culture, public sector, law, communications and innovation. For more on our graduates see: www.myucd.ie/alumni/arts-humanities Creative Futures Academy To support our commitment to the dynamic creative and cultural sectors, where many of our graduates work, UCD Arts and Humanities joined forces with NCAD, IADT and a range of industry partners to set up the Creative Futures Academy, a €10m HEA-funded project. This new Academy offers UCD students the chance to work with and learn from a broad range of leading academics, practising artists, and creative industry professionals. The Creative Futures Academy is dedicated to developing career opportunities for graduates who want to make their mark in this rapidly-evolving sector. See BA Creative & Cultural Industries page 7. www.creativefuturesacademy.ie BA Humanities (DN530) This four-year, innovative, multi-subject degree offers 15 distinct degree options. Students applying through the CAO select DN530 and choose one option. Students learn within a carefully structured framework of related subjects. The BA Humanities has the added benefit of offering different ways to diversify your skills and broaden your horizons. In third year, students can apply for an internship, study abroad, in fourth year students can do a research dissertation or creative project. BA Modern Languages (DN541) This four-year degree is designed for students who wish to study at least two languages: French, German, Italian, Spanish or Portuguese. Students applying through the CAO select DN541 and choose two languages. A third language may be added on registration. Students will develop an advanced linguistic ability and a sophisticated level of cultural competence, enabling them to communicate fluently in a broad range of professional and social contexts. In third year, all BA Modern Languages students spend a full year abroad studying at one of our partner universities. This course is ideal for students who enjoy modern languages and want to live and work effectively in a multi- lingual environment. BA Joint Honours (DN520) This three-year course gives students the freedom to choose from a range of 26 subjects and build their own bespoke degree. Students applying through the CAO select DN520 and choose two subjects. Overall, there are 420 places on the Joint Honours. The average number of students taking each subject is shown on the relevant page. See page 22 for all available subject combinations and consult the individual subject pages for more information. Students can add a third subject or choose from a wide range of elective modules at the start of first year during registration. At the end of first year, students commit to their two Joint Honours subjects and study these subjects to BA degree level. Popular combinations include: History and English; Art History and French, Music and Irish, History and Greek & Roman Civilisation; Linguistics and Information & Communication Studies and English and Sociology. BA International Students on the BA Joint Honours can choose to spend a full year abroad in third year at one of our partner institutions around the world, making it a 4-year degree. Students who choose this option graduate with a BA International. Exploring what has shaped our societies, understanding how people communicate and learning how to argue for change: these are vital skills of arts and humanities. In addition to gaining subject expertise through world-leading faculty, our students learn to think independently, act creatively and adapt effectively to new situations and challenges, enabling them to enjoy impactful careers. The critical analysis which lies at the heart of the disciplines enables our graduates to pursue successful careers across a broad range of industries, including the arts, culture, public sector, business, start-ups and the media. Nuair a dhéantar iniúchadh ar mhunlú ár sochaithe, nuair a thuigtear conas a dhéanann daoine cumarsáid le chéile, agus nuair a fhoghlaimítear conas argóint a dhéanamh d’athrú: tuigtear gur crann taca na nEalaíon agus na nDaonnachtaí iad na bunriachtanais seo. Mar aon le saineolas ar an ábhar ó fhoireann acadúil a bhfuil cáil dhomhanda bainte amach aici, foghlaimíonn ár gcuid mac léinn conas machnamh neamhspleách a dhéanamh, conas gníomhú ar bhonn cruthaitheach, agus conas dul i ngleic le suímh agus le dúshláin úra ar bhonn éifeachtach, a chumasaíonn iad le sult a bhaint as gairmeacha beatha sásúla taitneamhacha. I gcroílár na ndisciplíní, cumasaíonn an anailís chriticiúil ár gcéimithe chun gairmeacha beatha a bhaint amach thar réimse leathan tionscal; na healaíona, cúrsaí cultúrtha, an earnáil phoiblí, cúrsaí gnó, cúrsaí nuálaíocha, agus na meáin ina measc. 2 > Classics, Art History & Archaeology: Explore the interdisciplinary study of visual arts, archaeology, and material culture from prehistory to the present day. > Classics, English & History: Develop a deep understanding of human experience, society, history and culture, from earliest times to the present day. > Creative and Cultural Industries: Combining an extensive range of modules and high-level career mentorship, this course prepares students for a range of careers in the cultural and creative industries. > English, Drama & Film: Become a creative and critical thinker, as you consider in great depth cultural representation across a diverse range of subjects, from page and stage to screen. > English with Creative Writing: You will learn the core of creative writing and study an exciting range of historical and contemporary work. > English Literature: Creatively connect ideas across a wide range of cultures, periods, genres and media and develop your critical thinking. > European Studies Explore Europe through history, literature and culture whilst developing your language skills. > Global Studies Examine the major global issues including migration, imperialism, capitalism and the environment, through history, film, drama, culture and language. > History: Take a deep dive into History, with intensive training on archives, research methods and historiography. > History & Politics: Investigate the workings of government and society in contemporary and historical perspectives. > Irish Studies Examine the diversity of Irish culture, identity and society through history, literature and language. > Languages, Linguistics & Cultures: Explore a holistic approach to language through linguistics, combined with literary and cultural perspectives. > Music: Develop your creativity, musicianship and understanding with this rounded single-subject degree, which brings together past and present, local and global, practical and academic. > Music, Film & Drama: Explore the ways these art forms influence and transform each other from cultural and historical perspectives. > Teanga, Litríocht agus Aistriúchán / Irish Language, Literature and Translation: Reach an excellent standard as Gaeilge and develop core translation skills which will prepare you for a range of exciting careers. In second year, students undertake a Career Readiness module which helps them to prepare their CV and LinkedIn profile. Students also apply for competitive internships and learn how to prepare for interviews. UCD offers internships in the core industries where arts and humanities graduates work: Media and Journalism, Arts and Culture, Government and Public Sector, Law and Advocacy, Marketing and Communications, Business and Innovation. Successful candidates will apply the core skills they develop during their degree to a real-life working environment. This is an invaluable opportunity for students to begin to build their network and lay essential foundations for their future career. For more information see page 43. Internships HUMANITIES DN530 > 4 years > Fixed degree course from first year > Includes unique subject combinations only available at UCD > 15 courses available, pick one on your CAO > Third year options include: - Internships - Study abroad - In-depth subject modules - Research project FEATURES COURSES5 CLASSICS, ART HISTORY & ARCHAEOLOGY BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) The moment I found this course, I knew it was the perfect fit for me. Studying these disciplines in tandem has provided me with fresh perspectives on each of them. Throughout the course, I have had the privilege of encountering numerous wonderful opportunities. For instance, I spent a year in Paris exploring Art History, honing my French language skills, and meeting amazing new people. Additionally, during my final year, I devoted myself to researching and crafting a dissertation on a topic of my choice. This experience has been invaluable, and I wholeheartedly recommend this course to others. Amie Conlan, Student Why is this course for me? If you are interested in understanding the visual, material and textual remains of societies from prehistory to the present, this unique interdisciplinary course is for you. You will learn to evaluate and interpret evidence and to present your ideas, while developing a greater understanding of the ancient world and of how the past has shaped the present. What will I study? Classics is the study of the history, literature, and material culture of the Greek and Roman Mediterranean from the Bronze Age to Late Antiquity. It has inspired art, architecture, literature, politics, and science, and is central to understanding modern European society and thought. Art History allows us to see and think in-depth about our visual world, from the great artworks of different ages to contemporary culture. It includes studies of style, social context, and conceptual analysis. Archaeology is the investigation of societies through their material remains, from the distant past to the modern world. It enables us to trace the astonishing diversity of human culture, across the world and through time. You will access the unparalleled resources of our Classical Museum, the Centre for Experimental Archaeology and Material Culture, and participate in field trips to galleries, sites and museums. First Year You will take an interdisciplinary core module based in the UCD Classical Museum and choose from the full range of Classics, Art History and Archaeology modules, such as: Classical Greece • Lost Cities of the Ancient World • Classical Myth • Exploring Archaeology • Making the Past • Archaeology of Ireland • Antiquity to High Renaissance • Late Renaissance to Romanticism • The Modern World Second Year You will take an interdisciplinary core module based in UCD Special Collections and choose a range of modules across the three subjects, such as: Early Roman Empire • Greeks, Romans & Barbarians • Alexander & his Successors • Archaeological Science • Cultural Heritage • Archaeology of Landscapes • Early Islamic Art & Architecture • Medieval Art and Architecture • History of Photography Third Year Choose from a range of options that will broaden your horizons and enrich your academic experience: • Apply for a competitive internship in an area that interests you and/or relates to your area of study • Study abroad for a trimester/year to develop your language skills and immerse yourself in a new culture • Deepen your knowledge by studying a dedicated range of Classics, Art History, and Archaeology modules or pick from other recommended subjects like philosophy, business, information studies and innovation Fourth Year You will take core modules Communicating Archaeology and Writings on Art, and will select from the full range of other Classics, Art History and Archaeology modules. You also have the option to produce a dissertation. International Study Opportunities Students will have access to EU and non-EU destinations through a suite of programmes including Erasmus, Erasmus+ and the study abroad and partnership arrangements that UCD has with universities across the globe. Graduate Study This course prepares students for graduate study in many areas including: Classics, Art History, Archaeology, History, Anthropology, Cultural Heritage, Education, Archives, Cultural Policy, Arts Management. Graduates are also eligible for MLitt and PhD programmes in Classics, Art History, and Archaeology. Careers Graduates have specific skills that prepare them for careers in archaeology, museums, art galleries, cultural heritage and education, as well as transferable skills like communication and analysis that are valued across a range of sectors such as media, civil service, business, marketing, and research and development. Watch the video www.myucd.ie/caha Dr Joanna Day UCD School of Classics +353 1 716 8476/joanna.day@ucd.ie CAO Code: DN530 BA Humanities CAO Points 2024 (Round One): 467 Length of Course: 4 years Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements O6/H7 in English, Irish, a third language and three other recognised subjects Other School Leaving Examinations See www.ucd.ie/admissions Level 5/6 QQI-FET See www.ucd.ie/FET Open Learning Entry Route See www.ucd.ie/openlearning Mature Entry Route See www.ucd.ie/maturestudents DARE Entry Route See www.myucd.ie/dare HEAR Entry Route See www.myucd.ie/hear University Access See www.myucd.ie/universityaccess6 Watch the video www.myucd.ie/ceh UCD School of History +353 1 716 8375 edward.coleman@ucd.ie Why is this course for me? Do you want to develop a deep understanding of human experience in Europe and its neighbouring cultures from earliest times to the very present? Do you want to explore issues of memory, truth, curiosity and understanding that have fascinated people at all times and in all places? This course will bring students to the heart of vital questions about society, history, culture and life itself, and deep into the array of texts that are the result of millennia of lives lived. What will I study? Students will not only encounter written words but gain key skills in interpreting evidence of every kind – material, oral, visual and aural – through dynamic lectures and small group tuition. Key modules from the three subjects of Classics, English and History will be consolidated by small-group tuition in cross-disciplinary modules on issues such as cultural transmission, intertextuality, the history of ideas and political thought. First Year You will take a dedicated inter-disciplinary module, Interpreting Evidence, and you will choose from the full range of modules in Classics, English and History, including: Classical Greece • Age of Augustus • War & the Hero (Homer and Virgil) • Classical Myth • Contemporary Irish Writing • Literary Genre • How to Read Poetry • Writing the Body • Critical Reading/Creative Writing • Modern Europe • Modern Ireland • Medieval Europe • History of USA Second Year You will take an interdisciplinary core module based in UCD Special Collections and choose from the full range of modules in Classics, English & History, including: Alexander the Great • Greek Tragedy • Heracles the Hero • Greeks, Romans & Barbarians • The Oedipus Myth • Pompeii • Eating & Drinking in Antiquity • Magic in the Ancient World • Reading Medieval Literature • Irish Literature in English • Modern American Literature • Renaissance Literature • Romanticism • Victorian to Modern Literature • Twentieth-Century Drama • Nazi Germany • Sport in the Modern World • Global Asia • Islam & Christianity in the Middle Ages • Northern Ireland Third Year You can broaden your horizons and enrich your academic experience though a combination of the following: • Apply for a competitive internship in an area that interests you and/or relates to your area of study • Study abroad for a trimester/year to develop your language skills and immerse yourself in a new culture • Deepen your knowledge by studying a dedicated range of Classics, English and History modules. Fourth Year You may deepen your knowledge by undertaking a research dissertation on a topic of your choice and/or choose from a range of modules including: Spectacle & the Modern World • Making Shakespeare • Magic in the Ancient World • Pompeii • Revolutionary Russia • Slavery and the New World • Sexuality in Late Antiquity and the early Middle Ages International Study Opportunities Students will have access to both EU and non-EU destinations through a suite of programmes including Erasmus, Erasmus+ and the study abroad and partnership arrangements that UCD has with universities across the globe. Graduate Study This course prepares students for graduate study in many areas, including: Classics, English, History, Film, Drama, Media Studies, Cultural Studies, Education, Archives. Graduates are also eligible for MLitt and PhD programmes in Classics, English and History. Careers A strong focus on the fluent articulation and analysis of ideas means students on this course will gain numerous transferable skills that are highly valued by employers. These can be applied to a wide range of industries including: business, arts and heritage, civil service and the media. CAO Code: DN530 BA Humanities CAO Points 2024 (Round One): 467 Length of Course: 4 years Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements O6/H7 in English, Irish, a third language and three other recognised subjects Other School Leaving Examinations See www.ucd.ie/admissions Level 5/6 QQI-FET See www.ucd.ie/FET Open Learning Entry Route See www.ucd.ie/openlearning Mature Entry Route See www.ucd.ie/maturestudents DARE Entry Route See www.myucd.ie/dare HEAR Entry Route See www.myucd.ie/hear University Access See www.myucd.ie/universityaccess I always had a passion for English and History and was fascinated by the Classics curriculum of this course. I have been able to explore each subject in depth and engage with interdisciplinary modules, analysing how each subject impacted the others. I have greatly improved my research abilities and analytical thinking skills and I have been able to tailor my learning to focus on special areas and modules of interest. This has allowed my academic capabilities to flourish and expand beyond the topics on the core curriculum. I highly recommend studying at UCD because of the opportunities for academic, professional, and personal growth. Zaragh Kavanagh, Graduate CLASSICS, ENGLISH & HISTORY BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)7 Why is this course for me? If you are interested in the performing arts, television and film, music, festivals, media, visual arts and museums, or aspire to work creatively in business, the public sector, and digital technology, this course is for you. Combining project-based work with high-level career mentorship, this new four-year course prepares students for careers in the cultural and creative industries. What will I study? With a focus on producing, managing, and innovating in creative fields, the BA in CCI uniquely offers students the chance to study modules broadly across many subjects, including: art history, film, and visual culture; literature, folklore, and Irish; music performance and production; media and communications; IT, business and law. Diverse assessments (including videos, podcasts, and group projects) prepare you for the world of creative work. First Year Modules introducing the creative industries, digital/information technology, and diverse art practices focus on how culture moves from ‘page-to-stage’ and beyond, including: Introduction to Creative & Cultural Industries • Cultural Policy in Context • Meet the Makers • Introduction to Communication and Media Studies • Music, Film & Drama: Making, Doing Interpreting • Music, Culture & Society Second Year You will select from a wide range of option modules to deepen your knowledge across art forms, business and information & communications studies, whilst also picking up core modules including: Managing Culture • Law & the Arts: Copyright, Intellectual Property, Employment Law, and Heritage • Producing Music, Film & Drama • DigiLife: Social Media & Participation in an Online World • Theories of Media & Communication Third Year You will choose from a range of options that will enable you to broaden your horizons and enrich your academic experience; apply for a competitive internship in an area that interests you and/or relates to your area of study; study abroad for a trimester/year to develop your language skills and/or immerse yourself in a new culture; deepen your knowledge by studying a selected range of modules from arts and humanities, information and communication studies, and business. Fourth Year Final year students undertake a year-long capstone creative project with individual and group participation, with evaluation and mentorship by industry experts. A second core module – Managing Culture: Minding Your Own Business – introduces students to the nuances of pricing/costing work and promoting yourself as a creative or cultural professional. CV, portfolio, and job-seeking workshops prepare you for entering the working world or pursuing further study. International Study Opportunities We offer a range of Erasmus and study abroad opportunities at UCD’s partner universities in Europe and around the world. Graduate Study This course prepares students for postgraduate study in a wide diversity of fields, including media studies, ICT, business, cultural studies, cultural policy and arts management. It also deepens artform knowledge in visual culture, music, film, and literature. Careers Building skills in teamwork, negotiation and collaboration, graduates emerge from this degree with an academic qualification, portfolio of project work and demonstrable management and production skills – highly desirable attributes for careers in the creative and cultural industries. Watch the video www.myucd.ie/cci UCD School of Art History and Cultural Policy +353 1 716 8162 donal.fullam@ucd.ie CAO Code: DN530 BA Humanities CAO Points 2024 (Round One): 467 Length of Course: 4 years Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements O6/H7 in English, Irish, a third language and three other recognised subjects Other School Leaving Examinations See www.ucd.ie/admissions Level 5/6 QQI-FET See www.ucd.ie/FET Open Learning Entry Route See www.ucd.ie/openlearning Mature Entry Route See www.ucd.ie/maturestudents DARE Entry Route See www.myucd.ie/dare HEAR Entry Route See www.myucd.ie/hear University Access See www.myucd.ie/universityaccess CREATIVE & CULTURAL INDUSTRIES BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) This course combines many subjects and a wide range of topics. Through a combination of theoretical and practical coursework I have learned about social media, business, management, theatre, film, music, information science and even video games. We have a module entitled “Meet the Makers” where we had the opportunity to interview and speak to people working in the arts sector. I have made excellent friends who I am certain will remain in my life forever. This course has allowed me to express my creativity and articulate my unique voice. The focus on innovation and entrepreneurship really empowers students to create and develop ideas that will shape the future of the creative industries. Olwyn Quill, Student This course is part-funded by the Creative Futures AcademyNext >