SECTION 1 – THE MAYNOOTH BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE


Bachelor of Arts: History (group 2 subject) CAO Code: MH101 | CAO Points 2017: 327


For full details of MH101 minimum entry requirements see p. 38-39.


> History is the examination of human experience over time. It attempts to understand and explain the origins and evolution of the societies we live in.


> It also explores the complex processes of social change, the choice of one set of political or ethical values over another, the context in which radical ideas arose, and much more.


> The written word is but one way of gathering information about the past and new technology and research approaches allow for the study of history to take place through a myriad other mediums.


Course structure 1st year


BA Bachelor of Arts – History – Single Major, Double Major, Major/ Minor or as a Minor


History and 1 other subject to degree level > Take either 15 or 30 credits of History > Choose up to 3 other subjects including Critical Skills from the 5 groups available (maximum 1 subject per group – see groups table p. 41)


2nd & Final year


> Continue with History and 1 other 1st year subject


> Students who pass either 15 or 30 credits of History in 1st year may take History as part of a Double Major, a Major/Minor or a Minor from 2nd year


> Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year (see p. 8 for details)


> Erasmus/Study Abroad option after 2nd year


For MH101 subject groups table go to p. 41


Possible topics 1st year


> Introduction to medieval history: Vikings and Normans


> Making the modern world: Themes in history for example, Imperial Expansion, Globalisation, Revolution, Reform, or Industrialisation


Or


Single Major History from 2nd year > At least 50 credits of History in each year > Students who achieve 50% or more in either the 15 or 30 credits of 1st year history may transfer to the Single Major in History from 2nd year


> Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year (see p. 8 for details) Erasmus/Study Abroad option after 2nd year


2nd year


> Europe in the Early Modern World > Picturing the Renaissance > Settlement and Society in Ireland > Revolution in Ireland


Final year


> The Irish Country House > American History > The Holy Roman Empire > The Irish Diaspora in the early modern period


> Health and medicine: a history


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