SECTION 1 – THE MAYNOOTH BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE


The Maynooth Bachelor of Arts Degree CAO Code: MH101 OPC | CAO Points 2017: 327


CAO Points 2017: 327 CAO Points Range 2016: 330-600 Places 2017: 1,400 Duration: 3 years Erasmus/Study Abroad Option: Yes


Mature Applicants: See p. 196 UK, EU & International Applicants: See p. 201 QQI Link: See p. 198 Leaving Certificate: 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English & 3rd Language


Placement Option: No For More Details Visit: maynoothuniversity.ie/coursefinder


By choosing the Maynooth BA degree, a wide variety of interesting subjects is opened up to you. Along with specific subject knowledge, you will also gain social, analytical and management skills that can be applied in a variety of jobs. BA graduates who have great results in a broad-based degree find themselves with a diverse set of career paths and postgraduate options. Employers often focus more on the overall degree results rather than content, so by choosing subjects you enjoy, you have a better chance of meeting their requirements.


How the Maynooth Bachelor of Arts degree works


> Thirty three BA subjects, which challenge our students to consider new perspectives and new ways of approaching problems and ideas, sit in six subject groups. Classes for each group of subjects are held at the same time. Students choose two, three or four subjects with a maximum of one per group.


> No final decision about subject choice is necessary until four weeks after commencement of first year. This gives you a chance to sample various subjects and make an informed decision.


> As is the case with the majority of our degrees, students can choose Critical Skills in first year. This is an optional 15 credit course, only available to first years, which focuses on developing skills such as effective communication, creative thinking and problem solving - skills that will benefit you in learning, employment and in life. See p. 8 for more details.


> From second year, in general, students can choose how much of each subject they would like to study. At this stage you will be more familiar with the subjects and what they entail:


> Double Major: take two subjects equally to degree level


> Major/Minor: continue to study two subjects, but with a greater emphasis on one


> Single Major: specialise in one subject


> Some BA subjects offer pathways into specialised degree programmes from second year. Subjects including Accounting, Anthropology, Business (International), Business (Management), Business (Marketing), Computer Science, English, History, International Development and Law have transfer options to specialised degree programmes - see Arts subject pages for details (p. 38 - p. 108).


“ I chose to study in Beijing during my study abroad year which was a fantastic experience. I am now working for Ireland’s largest pork exporter, Rosderra Irish Meats Group. I am based in Shanghai, China. The skills and knowledge I learnt studying Chinese at Maynooth University has given me the ability and confidence to thrive in China.”


PAUL GAHAN, GRADUATE 38


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