This 4-year pathway allows students to immerse themselves in the close study of music, film and drama, to understand them from cultural and historical perspectives, and to explore the ways in which they influence and transform each other. By providing students with a firm grounding in analytical techniques and aesthetic theory, we encourage the close reading of cultural artefacts to help students develop a nuanced understanding of form, genre, and process. By relying upon a shared body of scholarly work drawn from literary theory, cultural studies, anthropology, and media studies, we give students the opportunity to approach and apply complex theoretical perspectives to a variety of art forms, and appreciate both the similarities and differences between the two. Finally, by incorporating modules that explore the social and historical contexts of music, film, and drama, we emphasize the interconnectedness of art and culture, and help students articulate and appreciate the value of the arts in human life. The first year of the programme builds students’ vocabulary and fluency in key analytical techniques and introduces students to cultural and historical contexts of music, film and drama. Second year modules broaden the scope of inquiry, moving from central texts and practices to the representation of lesser-known voices and issues. In the third and fourth year of the programme, students will begin to forge their own path, taking modules that focus on specific genres and/or issues in these art forms. Students can also choose to incorporate a one-semester humanities internship or semester abroad. In the final year, students will work on a major BA dissertation which will allow them to produce a sustained research project on a topic of their choice, working one-on-one with an expert in the field. The pathway is designed to be progressive; analytical skills developed honed in first and second year are used as the basis for independent research and writing in the final two years of the programme.

1 - Use skills of inquiry, research, critical thinking, and problem solving to pursue and evaluate knowledge.
2 - Evaluate ideas, challenge assumptions and develop creative solutions to problems including through the independent pursuit of knowledge and making connections between different disciplinary approaches and methods.
3 - Demonstrate effective communication, digital expertise, collaboration and leadership skills to convert decisions and commitments into action.
4 - Understand the ethical implications of ideas, communications, and actions including demonstrated awareness of the historical and cultural construction of knowledge systems and traditions.
5 - Understand the relevance and contribution of the Humanities to contemporary society and cultural practice including an ability to articulate the links between past and present as well as the influence of the past on shaping community and societal structures and beliefs.
6 - Articulate advocacy of human, social and cultural values with a propensity towards and awareness of the value of life-long learning, an understanding of how to learn, including an appreciation of the complexity of ideas, of societies, cultures and language.

UCD Arts & Humanities Programme Office,
Newman Building,
Belfield,
Dublin 4
Tel: +353 1 716 8321/8102
Web: www.ucd.ie/ahss

Students are pre-registered to 8 core modules (40 credits). Students should then choose a minimum of 3 option modules (15 credits). They will also register for 5 elective credits in the Spring Trimester. It is recommended that students spread their credit workload evenly between the Autumn and the Spring (30 credits per trimester).

Students take two 5-credit core modules. They then take an additional 40 credits in Option modules, with a minimum of 10 credits maximum 20 credits per subject option group. They then take an additional 10 credits in electives, which could include Career Readiness or modules from the subject or performance options.

Students who remain on campus take up to 60 credits with no limitation in each of the Music, Film and Drama option groups. They may take 10 of these credits as electives or select all of these from the subject groups.

Students who are away for one trimester (on study abroad or internship) must complete 30 credits from the subject options at stage 3.

Students who are away for the entire year (on year abroad or trimester abroad+internship) do not need to register for additional modules.

Students take between 30 and 40 credits in level 3 option modules - no subject limitations. Students also take the Research Methods module in the Autumn and the Dissertation/Creative Project module in the Spring. Students can also take up to 10 credits in electives.

Module ID	Module Title	Trimester	Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
DRAM10030	The Theatrical Event: Case Studies in Making Theatre	Autumn	5
FS10010	Introduction to Film and Media	Autumn	5
MFD10010	Music, Film and Drama: Making, Doing, Interpreting	Autumn	5
MUS10150	Writing about Music	Autumn	5
DRAM10010	Theatre Context and Conventions	Spring	5
FS10020	Introduction to Film and Media Theory	Spring	5
MFD10020	Adaptation, Transmediality & Intertextuality	Spring	5
MUS10120	Music, Culture and Society	Spring	5
Stage 1 Core Modules
Stage 1 Options - A)MIN3OF: Choose three option modules (15 credits). Note: Students can take Listening to Music (MUS10200) OR Musicianship (MUS10210) in Autumn if the are planning to take take Music Theory 1 (MUS10190) in the Spring. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in spring (Trimester 2) Students may take additional option modules from this list in place of electives if they wish.
FS10060	Cinema Creatives	Autumn	5
MUS10200	Listening to Music	Autumn	5
MUS10210	Musicianship	Autumn	5
MUS20090	UCD Philharmonic Choir 1	Autumn	5
MUS20190	UCD Choral Scholars 1	Autumn	5
MUS20200	UCD Symphony Orchestra 1	Autumn	5
MUS20590	UCD Gamelan Ensemble 5	Autumn	5
MUS20690	UCD Composition Ensemble 3	Autumn	5
DRAM10060	Introduction Physical Theatre	Autumn and Spring (separate)	5
MUS20610	Music in Ireland	Autumn and Spring (separate)	5
DRAM10070	Early Irish Theatre Movement	Spring	5
FS10050	Media and Globalisation: Places, Cultures and Identities in a Connected World	Spring	5
FS10070	Doing Film History	Spring	5
MUS10190	Music Theory 1	Spring	5
MUS20180	UCD Philharmonic Choir 2	Spring	5
MUS20220	UCD Choral Scholars 2	Spring	5
MUS20230	UCD Symphony Orchestra 2	Spring	5
MUS20600	UCD Gamelan Ensemble 6	Spring	5
MUS20700	UCD Composition Ensemble 4	Spring	5
Stage 1 Options - A)MIN3OF: Choose three option modules (15 credits). Note: Students can take Listening to Music (MUS10200) OR Musicianship (MUS10210) in Autumn if the are planning to take take Music Theory 1 (MUS10190) in the Spring. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in spring (Trimester 2) Students may take additional option modules from this list in place of electives if they wish.
Stage 2 Core Modules
HUM20040	Primary Source Research in the Humanities A: Exploring UCD Cultural Heritage Collections	Autumn	5
MFD20010	Producing Music, Film & Drama	Spring	5
Stage 2 Core Modules
Stage 2 Options - A)MIN2OF: Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
MUS20080	Musics of the World	Autumn	5
MUS20310	Popular Music and Culture	Autumn	5
MUS20400	Early European Music	Autumn	5
MUS20650	Music Theory 2	Autumn	5
MUS20030	Studies in Irish Music	Spring	5
MUS20410	Music History Since 1750	Spring	5
MUS20640	Music Theory 3	Spring	5
Stage 2 Options - A)MIN2OF: Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
Stage 2 Options - A*)MIN0OF: You can choose up to two modules in this category as electives IF YOU WISH. Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20090	UCD Philharmonic Choir 1	Autumn	5
MUS20190	UCD Choral Scholars 1	Autumn	5
MUS20200	UCD Symphony Orchestra 1	Autumn	5
MUS20590	UCD Gamelan Ensemble 5	Autumn	5
MUS20690	UCD Composition Ensemble 3	Autumn	5
MUS20180	UCD Philharmonic Choir 2	Spring	5
MUS20220	UCD Choral Scholars 2	Spring	5
MUS20230	UCD Symphony Orchestra 2	Spring	5
MUS20600	UCD Gamelan Ensemble 6	Spring	5
MUS20700	UCD Composition Ensemble 4	Spring	5
Stage 2 Options - A*)MIN0OF: You can choose up to two modules in this category as electives IF YOU WISH. Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
Stage 2 Options - B)MIN2OF: Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
DRAM20090	Contemporary British Theatre	Autumn	5
DRAM20110	Contemporary Ireland On Stage	Autumn	5
ENG20450	Writing and Performance in the Age of Shakespeare: Renaissance Literature	Autumn	5
DRAM20030	Staging Performance: A Practical Approach	Spring	5
DRAM20180	20thCentury AvantGarde Theatre	Spring	5
DRAM20200	Contemporary American Drama	Spring	5
ENG20250	Twentieth-Century Drama: From Naturalism to Postmodernism	Spring	5
Stage 2 Options - B)MIN2OF: Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
Stage 2 Options - C)MIN2OF: Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
FS20140	Irish Cinema & TV	Autumn	5
FS20160	Action Adventure Cinema - Genre:Action/Adventure	Autumn	5
FS20200	Horror	Autumn	5
FS20210	Women's Authorship in American Cinema	Autumn	5
FS20130	History of Television	Spring	5
FS20150	Documentary and Society	Spring	5
FS20180	Global Bollywood	Spring	5
FS20190	Screen Comedy	Spring	5
Stage 2 Options - C)MIN2OF: Choose a minimum of 2 modules, with a maximum of 4 modules allowed.
Stage 2 Options - D)MIN0OF: This is a College of Arts and Humanities module. It is the equivalent of an elective. You can take it instead of taking one of your Stage 2 electives. Please make sure that you have selected the correct number of programme options from the list above. This is not one of your required options. It is recommended in particular if you are considering applying for an internship option next year.
HUM20030	Career Readiness (Humanities)	Spring	5
Stage 2 Options - D)MIN0OF: This is a College of Arts and Humanities module. It is the equivalent of an elective. You can take it instead of taking one of your Stage 2 electives. Please make sure that you have selected the correct number of programme options from the list above. This is not one of your required options. It is recommended in particular if you are considering applying for an internship option next year.
Stage 3 Options - A)MIN0OF: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at stage 3 to make up 60. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
DRAM30120	Beckett in Performance	Autumn	5
DRAM30200	Queer Theatre & Performance	Autumn	10
DRAM30220	Performance in Everyday Life	Autumn	5
DRAM30250	Theatre of Martin McDonagh	Autumn	10
ENG32300	Making Shakespeare	Autumn	5
FS30170	Whiteness,Ethnicity&US Culture	Autumn	10
FS30180	Alternative&Independent Cinema	Autumn	10
FS30220	Wellness & Happiness Media	Autumn	10
FS30240	Digital Media Cultures	Autumn	5
FS30250	Feminist Media Studies	Autumn	10
MUS31280	The Symphony in Europe	Autumn	10
MUS31290	Introduction to the Orchestra	Autumn	10
MUS31300	Blues and Jazz	Autumn	10
DRAM30100	Contemporary Theatre & Performance	Spring	5
ENG32130	Irish Gothic	Spring	10
FS30190	Animation	Spring	10
FS30200	21st Century Television	Spring	10
FS30230	Cinema and the City: New York	Spring	10
FS30260	Sports Documentaries	Spring	10
MUS31270	The Ethnomusicology of Popular Music	Spring	10
MUS31360	Manuscript Sources: Imagining Music and Society, 900-1600	Spring	10
MUS31380	Baroque Opera Tropes	Spring	10
Stage 3 Options - A)MIN0OF: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 take between 50 and 60 credits, no subject limitations. Any students away for a single trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 must also complete 30 additional credits at stage 3 to make up 60. Students who are away for the whole year do not need to register for any of these modules.
Stage 3 Options - B)MIN0OF: You may choose two of these as electives if you wish. Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
MUS20190	UCD Choral Scholars 1	Autumn	5
MUS20200	UCD Symphony Orchestra 1	Autumn	5
MUS20590	UCD Gamelan Ensemble 5	Autumn	5
MUS20690	UCD Composition Ensemble 3	Autumn	5
MUS20220	UCD Choral Scholars 2	Spring	5
MUS20230	UCD Symphony Orchestra 2	Spring	5
MUS20600	UCD Gamelan Ensemble 6	Spring	5
MUS20700	UCD Composition Ensemble 4	Spring	5
Stage 3 Options - B)MIN0OF: You may choose two of these as electives if you wish. Please note some performance modules are by AUDITION ONLY. Do not register to these modules until AFTER you have passed your audition.
Stage 3 Options - C)MIN0OF: Students who have been offered a College sourced internship, or self-sourced their own internship with approval from the Programme Board should register to the internship module in the appropriate trimester.
HUM30020	Internship-Autumn (Humanities)	Autumn	30
HUM30030	Internship- Spring (Humanities)	Spring	30
Stage 3 Options - C)MIN0OF: Students who have been offered a College sourced internship, or self-sourced their own internship with approval from the Programme Board should register to the internship module in the appropriate trimester.
Stage 4 Core Modules
ENG30970	Dissertation Research Methods	Autumn	5
MFD30010	Dissertation	Spring	15
Stage 4 Core Modules
Stage 4 Options - A)MIN3OF: Students must take at least 30 credits in these option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in autumn and 30 credits in spring
DRAM30120	Beckett in Performance	Autumn	5
DRAM30200	Queer Theatre & Performance	Autumn	10
DRAM30220	Performance in Everyday Life	Autumn	5
DRAM30250	Theatre of Martin McDonagh	Autumn	10
ENG32300	Making Shakespeare	Autumn	5
FS30170	Whiteness,Ethnicity&US Culture	Autumn	10
FS30180	Alternative&Independent Cinema	Autumn	10
FS30220	Wellness & Happiness Media	Autumn	10
FS30240	Digital Media Cultures	Autumn	5
FS30250	Feminist Media Studies	Autumn	10
MUS31280	The Symphony in Europe	Autumn	10
MUS31290	Introduction to the Orchestra	Autumn	10
MUS31300	Blues and Jazz	Autumn	10
DRAM30100	Contemporary Theatre & Performance	Spring	5
FS30190	Animation	Spring	10
FS30200	21st Century Television	Spring	10
FS30230	Cinema and the City: New York	Spring	10
FS30260	Sports Documentaries	Spring	10
MUS31270	The Ethnomusicology of Popular Music	Spring	10
MUS31330	Post-Truth, Politics & Music	Spring	5
MUS31360	Manuscript Sources: Imagining Music and Society, 900-1600	Spring	10
MUS31380	Baroque Opera Tropes	Spring	10
Stage 4 Options - A)MIN3OF: Students must take at least 30 credits in these option modules. They may take an additional 10 credits here in place of electives. Note: the 30 credits here may be made up by any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules but must total 30 credits. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters i.e. 30 credits in autumn and 30 credits in spring

		Award		GPA
Programme	Module Weightings	Rule Description	Description
BHACS024	Stage 4 - 50.00% Stage 3 - 30.00% Stage 2 - 20.00%	Standard Honours Award	First Class Honours	3.68	4.20
			Second Class Honours, Grade 1	3.08	3.67
			Second Class Honours, Grade 2	2.48	3.07
			Pass	2.00	2.47