UCD Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
"Studying history at UCD has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience. It has exposed me to how societies and people behave in different circumstances and deepened my understanding of current social and political problems.
History BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) CAO Code DN515 Single Honours CAO Points Range 2015 395—485
Length of course 3 Years DN515 Places 15
CAO Code DN500 Joint Honours
CAO Points Range 2015 330—585 Length of Course 3 Years Average Intake 350
Entry Requirements English ¬ Irish ¬ A third language ¬ Three other recognised subjects
Leaving Certificate You must obtain a minimum of Grade H5 in two subjects and a minimum of Grade O6/ H7 in the remaining four subjects
A-Level/GCSE See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/alevel
Other EU Applicants See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/eu
Non-EU Applicants See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/noneu
Level 5/6 FETAC Entry Routes Yes, (DN500 only) see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/fetac
Level 6/7 Progression Routes None Mature Entry Route Yes, see page 188
Option to take a single honours degree after First Year Yes
Why is this subject for me? Knowing what happened and why is essential in life. Studying History at UCD provides you with the skills necessary to understand the world we live in. Explore the past, examining a wide range of periods and topics that cover many parts of the globe. Study controversies and different ways that the past can be understood. Learn how to research, use evidence and think critically, and develop the transferrable skills desired by employers. Please note that it is not essential to have studied History at Leaving Certificate.
What will I study? First year focuses on broad historical surveys and developing core skills. Second and third year deepen these skills and offer greater choice, including over 30 optional modules.
First Year Rome to Renaissance ¬Modern Europe 1500–2000 ¬ Ireland’s English centuries ¬ From Union to Bailout
Second Year Modern America, 1776–1945 ¬War and Peace in the 20th Century ¬ Islam & Christianity ¬Medieval Ireland ¬ Early Modern Europe ¬ The Russian Revolution ¬ Northern Ireland 1920-2010¬ The French Revolution¬ British Empire
Popular Subject Combinations: English, Politics, Geography, Greek & Roman Civilisation and Sociology
Review the subjects you can study with History. See page 35
Third Year Third year is dedicated to small class teaching and the in-depth study of options that best fit the interests of every student. Optional modules include subjects as diverse as the De Valera's Ireland, Tudor England, Nazi Germany, Italy since 1943, United States 1960-1980, Modern Japan, Making Australian History, Renaissance Florence, as well as the history of sexuality, slavery, crime, religion, medicine and sport.
Other courses of interest Law with History
Politics & International Relations
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Undergraduate Office UCD School of History Newman, Belfield, Dublin 4
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Students attend lectures and seminars where small groups discuss and debate historical questions with tutors.
Assessment is through end-of-semester research papers and continuous assessment.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities History graduates can find employment in: Broadcasting and journalism¬Business ¬ Civil service ¬ Law¬Publishing ¬Public Relations ¬Politics ¬ Research ¬ Teaching ¬ Marketing ¬Policymaking ¬ Tourism¬Heritage
The School of History, in collaboration with UCD Careers Development Centre, operates a Career Mentoring Scheme which matches final year History students with experienced professionals who are former graduates of the School. The mentors are able to offer support in helping students to develop their career ideas and enhance their employability.
Graduates are also eligible to apply for UCD MA programmes in History, which include specialisms in Irish, European, International and Medieval History and History of Welfare and Medicine in Society.
International Study Opportunities International Study Abroad Opportunities International study opportunities for History students currently include universities in the following countries :
– Austria – Cyprus – Denmark
– France – Germany – Italy
– UK in addition to:
– University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA
– University of New South Wales, Australia
– Norway – Spain
FitzGerald Photographs, P80-PH-02
The ten-credit module system has been a particular highlight for me. In third year I had the chance to explore an area of history that I had never studied before. I found the experience immensely interesting. Additionally, by researching the area thoroughly I was able engage in the historiography and form my own opinions on popular myths. Studying history has provided me with many transferable skill that are applicable in any profession. I have mastered the ability to interpret and analyse complex information and am confident in undertaking extensive research. These are skills that are applicable in any profession."
Jessica Condon Graduate
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