Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Entry Points (2022) 452
Course Overview
The BA (Global Experience) is a highly flexible four-year BA honours degree programme that offers you a wide range of two-subject combinations to degree level.
In Year 3 of the programme you will study abroad at one of our partner institutions. This will give you the opportunity to enhance your learning experience and increase your cultural awareness by living and studying in another country. We have partnerships in Europe, the United States, Canada, South America or China, and the programme is open to language and non-language students. You will pursue both of your degree subjects during the period abroad.
In addition to academic rigour, you will acquire transferable skills designed to make you career-ready and equipped for employment and further study in Ireland or abroad. Students who select a language and opt to spend year three in the country of that language will also be able to demonstrate increased linguistic ability to prospective employers.
Students registered for two languages are required to spend a minimum of twelve weeks in each of the countries/regions where the relevant languages are spoken. This will usually consist of an academic year abroad arranged by the University in one language and a summer placement arranged by the student in the other relevant country/region.
Enjoy the introductory video taken from our May 2021 Virtual Open Day
Program Outline
Course Outline
The Bachelor of Arts (Global Experience). Entry has subject groupings. Students of GY129, Bachelor of Arts (Global Experience), study 3 subjects in their first year, from a selection of 21 subjects. A subject belongs to one of 7 groups, and you cannot select more than one subject from a group. On progression to second year, you continue to study two of the subjects to degree level.
Read a brief introduction (subject description, overview of course content and career options) to each subject available to BA (Global-Experience) students Here.
Additional information on selecting subjects
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Curriculum Information
Curriculum information relates to the current academic year (in most cases).
Course and module offerings and details may be subject to change.
Glossary of Terms
Credits
You must earn a defined number of credits (aka ECTS) to complete each year of your course. You do this by taking all of its required modules as well as the correct number of optional modules to obtain that year's total number of credits.
Module
An examinable portion of a subject or course, for which you attend lectures and/or tutorials and carry out assignments. E.g. Algebra and Calculus could be modules within the subject Mathematics. Each module has a unique module code eg. MA140.
Subject
Some courses allow you to choose subjects, where related modules are grouped together. Subjects have their own required number of credits, so you must take all that subject's required modules and may also need to obtain the remainder of the subject's total credits by choosing from its available optional modules.
Optional
A module you may choose to study.
Required
A module that you must study if you choose this course (or subject).
Required Core Subject
A subject you must study because it's integral to that course.
Semester
Most courses have 2 semesters (aka terms) per year, so a three-year course will have six semesters in total. For clarity, this page will refer to the first semester of year 2 as 'Semester 3'.
Year 1 (60 Credits)
Optional Subject: Ancient Classics (20 Credits):
Optional
CC230:
Beginning Latin Part 1- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Optional
CC1101:
Mythology and the City in Ancient Greece- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
CC114:
Written Words & Spoken Languages in the Ancient World- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
CC1100:
Classics in 20 Objects- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Optional
CCS205:
Ancient Greek for Beginners (Part One)- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Optional
CC232:
Beginning Latin Part 2- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional
CC1102:
Empire and Literature in Ancient Rome- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional
CCS206:
Ancient Greek for Beginners (Part Two)- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional Subject: Archaeology (20 Credits):
Required
AR113:
Prehistoric Ireland & Europe- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
AR1104:
Material Culture and Museums- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
AR1102:
Recording Monuments in the Landscape- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Required
AR1105:
Medieval Ireland and Europe- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional Subject: Celtic Civilisation (20 Credits):
If you choose this subject, you cannot choose International Development.
Required
SG1100:
Medieval Celtic Literature A- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
SG1101:
Medieval Celtic Literature B- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
SG111:
Early & Medieval History of the Celts- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
SG116:
Celtic Mythology, Religion & Folklore- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional Subject: Economics (20 Credits):
Required
EC1108:
Skills for Economics I- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
EC135:
Principles of Microeconomics- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
EC1109:
Skills for Economics II- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Required
EC136:
Principles of Macroeconomics- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional Subject: English (20 Credits):
Required
EN124:
Introduction to English 1- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
EN1101:
Literature and the Social World- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
EN1106:
Exploring English- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Optional
EN1102:
Exploring English - 1BA and Denominated Programmes- 10 Credits - Semester 1
Required
EN125:
Introduction to English 2- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional Subject: French (20 Credits):
Required
FR1100:
Introduction to French Language and Culture- 15 Credits - Semester 1
Required
FR1101:
Introduction to French Literature in Context- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional Subject: Gaeilge (20 Credits):
Required
NG1107:
Scéal agus Pobal na Gaeilge- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Required
NG1105:
An Teanga Bheo- 10 Credits - Semester 1
Required
NG1106:
Litríocht agus Cultúr na Linne- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Optional Subject: Geography/Tíreolaíocht (20 Credits):
Required
TI1100:
Geography in Practice- 10 Credits - Semester 1
Required
TI150:
Principles of Human Geography- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
TI151:
Principles of Physical Geography- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional Subject: German (Advanced) (20 Credits):
Required
GR1100:
German Language and Culture (Advanced)- 15 Credits - Semester 1
Required
GR1102:
Skills for studying German (Advanced)- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Optional Subject: German (Beginners) (20 Credits):
Required
GR1101:
German Language and Culture (Beginners)- 15 Credits - Semester 1
Required
GR1103:
Skills for studying German (Beginners)- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Optional Subject: Global Media (20 Credits):
Required
AJ1104:
Digital Literacy Essentials- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
AJ1100:
History of Media- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
AJ2106:
Multimedia- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Required
AJ1102:
Introduction to Media and Communication Studies- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional
AJ1105:
Creative Coding and Web Media 101- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional Subject: History (20 Credits):
Required
HI1103:
Europe and Ireland 1789 - 1918- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
HISK1101:
Skills for Historians (1)- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
HI1104:
Europe: From Medieval to Modern- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Required
HISK1102:
Skills for Historians (2)- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional Subject: Information Technology (20 Credits):
Required
CT1101:
Programming I- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
CT1120:
Algorithms- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
CT1100:
Computer Systems- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
CT1102:
Programming II- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional Subject: International Development (20 Credits):
If you choose this subject, you cannot choose Celtic Civilisation.
If you choose this subject, you cannot choose Law.
If you choose this subject, you cannot choose Psychology.
Required
DEV1103:
Introduction to International Development- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
HR101:
Introduction to Human Rights I- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
DEV1100:
Introduction to Sustainable Development I- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Required
HR102:
Introduction to Human Rights II- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional Subject: Italian (20 Credits):
Required
IT1100:
Italian Language and Culture- 15 Credits - Semester 1
Required
IT1101:
Italy at the movies- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Optional Subject: Law (20 Credits):
If you choose this subject, you cannot choose International Development.
Required
LW3109:
Tort Law- 10 Credits - Semester 1
Required
LW103.I:
Irish Legal Systems- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
LW126:
Legal Skills- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional Subject: Léann an Aistriúcháin (20 Credits):
Required
LN103:
Gnéithe den Aistriúchán- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
LN105:
Bunscileanna Aistriúcháin- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
LN1103:
Bunscileanna Gramadaí- 10 Credits - Semester 1
Optional Subject: Léann na Cumarsáide (20 Credits):
Required
CG1100:
Scéalaíocht Dhigiteach- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
CG1101:
Machnamh Criticiúil agus Láithreoireacht- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
CG1105:
Bunús na hIriseoireachta- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
CG1104:
Na Meáin agus an tSochaí- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional Subject: Mathematics (20 Credits):
Optional
MA133:
Analysis and Algebra 1- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Optional
MA185:
Analysis and Algebra 1- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Optional
MA131:
Mathematical Skills- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Optional
MA135:
Analysis and Algebra 2- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional
MA186:
Analysis and Algebra 2- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional
MA187:
Mathematical Skills- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Required
MA208:
Quantitative Techniques for Business- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional Subject: Modern Irish Culture Studies: Literature & Music (20 Credits):
Required
IS1100:
Irish Music and Emigration- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
ISSK1100:
Introducing Modern and Contemporary Irish Literature- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
IS1103:
Introducing Irish Traditional Music & Dance since 1893- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
IS1104:
The Migrant Experience in Modern Irish Writing- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional Subject: Philosophy (20 Credits):
Required
PI120:
Philosophical Questions & Issues- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
PISK1100:
Critical Thinking & Persuasive Writing- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
PI107:
Introduction To The History Of Philosophy- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Optional
PISK1101:
Critical Thinking & Persuasive Writing (Remote Learning)- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
PI108:
Introduction To Practical Ethics- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional Subject: Psychology (20 Credits):
If you choose this subject, you cannot choose International Development.
Required
PS122:
Introductory Psychology 1- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
PS1103:
Introduction to Research Methods and Practical Skills in Psychology- 10 Credits - Semester 1
Optional
PS1100:
Critical and Collaborative Thinking- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
PS124:
Introductory Psychology 2- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional
PS137:
Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional Subject: Sociological & Political Studies (20 Credits):
Required
SP1120:
Practicing Politics- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
SP1125:
Introduction to Politics- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
SP1121:
Practicing Sociology- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Required
SP1126:
Introduction to Sociology- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Optional Subject: Spanish (Beginners) (20 Credits):
Required
SH1100:
Intensive Beginners Spanish Language and Culture- 15 Credits - Semester 1
Required
SH1102:
Mundo hispano: An Introduction to the Hispanic World- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Optional Subject: Spanish (Intermediate) (20 Credits):
Required
SH1102:
Mundo hispano: An Introduction to the Hispanic World- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
SH1101:
Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture- 15 Credits - Semester 1
Year 2 (60 Credits)
Optional Subject: Ancient Classics (30 Credits):
This subject is available if you studied Ancient Classics in the previous year / semester.
This subject is available if you studied Classics in the previous year / semester.
Optional
CC2103:
Mediterranean Origins- 5 Credits - Semester 3
Optional
CC230:
Beginning Latin Part 1- 5 Credits - Semester 3
Optional
CCS205:
Ancient Greek for Beginners (Part One)- 5 Credits - Semester 3
Optional
CCS315:
Intermediate Latin 1- 5 Credits - Semester 3
Optional
CC3103:
Intermediate Ancient Greek Part One- 5 Credits - Semester 3
Optional
CCS311:
Advanced Classical and Medieval Latin 1- 5 Credits - Semester 3
Optional
CC2105:
Heroic Epic- 5 Credits - Semester 3
Optional
CCS201:
Studies in the Ancient Imagination- 5 Credits - Semester 3
Optional
CC2104:
The City-State- 5 Credits - Semester 4
Optional
CC232:
Beginning Latin Part 2- 5 Credits - Semester 4
Optional
CCS206:
Ancient Greek for Beginners (Part Two)- 5 Credits - Semester 4
Optional
CCS207:
Studies in Ancient Literature and Thought- 5 Credits - Semester 4
Optional
CCS316:
Intermediate Latin 2- 5 Credits - Semester 4
Optional
SG217:
A Field of Gods &