Bachelor of Arts (History)
College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Celtic Studies
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Course overview
In first year, students follow the BA (Omnibus) programme, combining History with three other subjects. You should choose these subjects carefully. Consider taking subjects that complement History, for example, a language, or a subject such as English, Classics or Archaeology, which will prove useful in providing you with reading sources, collating facts and developing a good writing style.
First year BA (History) students have their own tutorials and have the opportunity to do a field trip with their fellow BA (History) students. Field trips have included a trip to Word War One sites in France and Belgium.
In the second and final years of the programme, a more specialized focus on historical subjects is provided. A range of modules relating to Ireland, Europe, America and the wider world is provided, with most available in both Irish and English. Teaching is in a mixture of small groups, lecture classes and seminars. In final year, a research dissertation based on primary sources is required.
Between second year and third year, students may elect to do a year abroad on the Erasmus programme.
Key facts
Entry requirements
Minimum Grade HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O level in the Leaving Certificate, including Irish, English, another language and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
Additional requirements
None
Duration:
3 years
Next start date: September 2013
Entry points(2012): range 320 - 520
A Level Grades (2012): BCC (A Level) or equivalent combination
Average intake: 15
Course outline
Year 1
- War and Society in the time of the Great War
- War and Society in the Age of the French Revolution (with special tutorial for BA in History students)
- Weekend field trip to continental historical site
Year 2
- Colloquia (special subject small group module)
- Choose lectures from:
- Ancient
- Medieval
- Early Modern
- Modern
- History students have a wide range of choices within these areas.
Year 3
- Dissertation (research project)
- Seminar (special subject small group module)
- Choose lectures from:
- Ancient
- Medieval
- Early Modern
- Modern
- History students have a wide range of choices within these areas.
Find out more
T 353 (0)91 493958
F 353 (0)91 495508
E collegearts
www.nuigalway.ie/arts/
CAO code
GY105
Fees for this course
EU (Total): €5,822
- Tuition: €3,348
- Student contribution: €2,250
- Student levy: €224
Non-EU (Total): €17,000
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Past Students
Pádraig de Brún;
BA (History);
"As a mature student any doubts about returning to university life simply evaporated in the welcoming atmosphere on NUI Galway campus. Friends were easily made and the staff were solicitous and helpful. The History Department excelled in their First Year syllabus. It seamlessly combined the Irish and European experiences in The Age of the Great War (Semester 1) and The Age of the French Revolution (Semester 2) to provide comprehensive analyses of the respective periods."