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BA Arts
Undergraduate (Level 8 NFQ , Credits 180 )
If you want to understand, explain and interpret the world around you, and if you are interested in evaluating evidence, in weighing up arguments and in being creative, our Arts & Humanities degrees are designed for you. Our degrees develop a deep understanding of people, societies and cultures, past and present. We challenge students to consider new perspectives and new ways of approaching problems and ideas. Our graduates are equipped with critical, transferable skills for a wide range of career options and are recognised for their achievements in the arts, business, media, education and technology.
The College of Arts and Humanities offers the widest range of Arts and Humanities programmes available in Ireland. It is a vibrant and dynamic environment and community, where creative, critical and analytical thinking are developed.
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How do I apply?
For EU students, please apply via MyUCD. The following entry route(s) are available:
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This programme is taught by our world-class academics and allows you to specialize in your chosen subjects so that you can embark on a wide range of future careers, postgraduate opportunities and professional work. Indicate on your application form the two subjects you wish to study. You will choose two subjects to study as a "Joint Major" or "Major / Minor" combination.
Please note that in a Joint Major degree (for example, History and English), students take an equal number of modules in both subjects. In a Major/Minor degree (for example, Music & Philosophy), students take more modules in their Major subject (e.g. Music).
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UCD Arts & Humanities graduates are renowned for their strong creative, linguistic and critical thinking skills as well as a research-based approach to problem solving. These skills are much sought after in the rapidly evolving jobs market. Our graduates progress to senior positions across a diverse range of industries, including business, the media, technology, education and the arts, both in Ireland and abroad.
We support the career readiness of our students by developing attitudes, skills and competencies within discipline-specific learning. We offer a range of tools and resources to help you navigate the choices you will make after you graduate. We offer advice on postgraduate study, skills training, job application preparation and career advice.
UCD offers many opportunities for you to study abroad in one of our prestigious partner universities across the world. You can choose to spend an additional year abroad and then graduate with a four-year BA International Degree. You can increase your fluency in a second language or study abroad in English for a full academic year.