Studying UCD BA Joint Honours Year 1 Explore Your Options


95% of Joint Honours students study three subjects in first year; your two CAO subjects plus an additional subject. Only one subject can be chosen from each group.


Group A


Classics: Greek & Roman Civilization


Economics


Irish Folklore Linguistics


Art HistoryClassics: GreekClassics: LatinArchaeology History


German Music Statistics Information &


Social Computing Irish Studies Mathematics


Philosophy Spanish


Group BGroup CGroup DGroup EGroup F ItalianCeltic Civilization


EnglishIrish


Politics & International Relations


French SociologyGeography


Year 2


Focus On Your 2 Degree Subjects TWO SUBJECTS fromthose you studied in first year + Two Electives


Optional international study abroad year - BA (Honours) International


Final Year


Refine Your Knowledge TWO SUBJECTS you studied in second year BA (Honours)


Joint Honours Degree (BA Honours) A three-year course where you study two subjects to degree level and graduate with a Joint Honours bachelor's degree.


Select your subjects Indicate on your CAO form the two subjects you wish to study.


Year 1 When you register with UCD, you are encouraged to choose additional subjects. 95% of students choose their two CAO subjects plus a third subject. This gives you the opportunity to experience other subjects which are complementary to your chosen joint honours specialism and broadens your career and further study options.


At the end of first year, you will receive advice and support in finalising your two subject choices before you move into second year.


Years 2 & 3 Study your two chosen subjects to degree level.


International Study Opportunities - BA (Honours) International As Ireland’s global university, UCD offers many opportunities for you to study abroad in prestigious universities across the world. As part of your Joint Honours degree, you can opt to spend an additional year abroad and then graduate with a four year International Bachelor’s Degree. You will receive guidance about your options for international study in your second year in UCD. Each subject page details the international study opportunities available for that subject.


Developing your Career As you transition through your BA Joint Honours degree getting the foundations in place for an effective CV will be important when applying for internships and part-time jobs. Students can register on blackboard for Career Zone - an interactive aid for producing an effective CV and for assisted career planning.


Students can explore the breadth of their career options after the BA Joint Honours degree by meeting with a Career & Skills Consultant at UCD Career Development Centre. Visit www.ucd.ie/careers for more information.


As one of the leading universities in Ireland UCD has a vast alumni network. Students studying Archaeology, English and History can explore and access the expertise of UCD alumni by participating in career mentoring facilitated by the Career Development Centre.


2 + Two Electives


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