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Humanities

History & Archaeology

BA History

3 years

€2083 pa

Programme profile


Why should we be concerned with the past? After all, aren't we living in the here and now? In the History programme you will learn that historical studies are not just about the past, but are also about the present: you will use your historical knowledge to understand contemporary events.

In the first year you will become acquainted with history from antiquity to modern times, though not necessarily in that order. From the second year, you can choose a History track or an International Relations in Historical Perspective track. You can also do an internship or study abroad.

Programme content


In first year, you will be introduces to Ancient History. Medieval History, Modern History and Contemporary History, in Global and European contexts

From second year, you modules will be grouped in the following contexts, in one of which yoiu will specialise:

- Political Conflict in Modern Europe
- The Power of Culture
- Challenges of Modern Society. Crises, Inequality and Sustainability
- Europe: integration and disintegration
- Globalisation and world order
- Conflict, violence, and security

Entry Requirements


Three A-Levels plus 3 GCSEs

Six passes at Leaving Certificate, two at H4

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