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Bachelor of Arts

University of Limerick
Limerick , Ireland
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Duration
48 months
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Bachelors
Major
History | English | Psychology
Area of study
Arts | Humanities
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts is a wide-ranging and flexible degree that offers students the opportunity to study a variety of subjects. In the first year, students select four subjects from a total of sixteen on offer. From second year onwards, students select two subjects to continue with for the remainder of their degree.


Key Information

  • NFQ Level: 8
  • Major Award: Honours Bachelor Degree
  • Course Code: LM002
  • Duration: 4 Years
  • Fees: See what fees may apply to students
  • Subject Area: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Course Director: Dr Niall Keegan

What You Will Study

In the first year, you will choose four subjects from the following groups:


  • Group 1: Psychology, German, Geography
  • Group 2: English
  • Group 3: Digital Culture and Communications
  • Group 4: Gaeilge, Economics
  • Group 5: French
  • Group 6: Linguistics with TESOL, Mathematics
  • Group 7: Sociology
  • Group 8: Politics and International Relations
  • Group 9: Public Administration and Leadership, Spanish
  • Group 10: History, Music and Dance

From second year onwards, you will select two subjects to continue with and specialize in to degree level. Note that a limited number of subjects are available as Single Honours, where you will study one subject for the remainder of the degree.


Pathways Within Bachelor of Arts

The table below shows the full list of subject combinations you can choose from for your degree:


  • Digital Culture and Communications: Available with English, French, Geography, German, History, Linguistics with TESOL, Mathematics, Music and Dance, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Public Administration and Leadership, Sociology, Spanish
  • Economics: Available with English, French, Geography, German, History, Linguistics with TESOL, Mathematics, Music and Dance, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Public Administration and Leadership, Sociology, Spanish
  • English: Available with Digital Culture and Communications, Economics, French, Gaeilge, Geography, German, History, Linguistics with TESOL, Mathematics, Music and Dance, Psychology, Public Administration and Leadership, Sociology, Spanish
  • French: Available with Digital Culture and Communications, Economics, English, Gaeilge, Geography, German, Linguistics with TESOL, Mathematics, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Public Administration and Leadership, Sociology, Spanish
  • Gaeilge: Available with English, French, Geography, German, History, Linguistics with TESOL, Mathematics, Music and Dance, Politics and International Relations, Public Administration and Leadership, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish
  • Geography: Available with Digital Culture and Communications, Economics, English, French, Gaeilge, History, Linguistics with TESOL, Mathematics, Music and Dance, Politics and International Relations, Public Administration and Leadership, Sociology, Spanish
  • German: Available with Digital Culture and Communications, Economics, English, French, Gaeilge, History, Linguistics with TESOL, Music and Dance, Politics and International Relations, Public Administration and Leadership, Sociology, Spanish
  • History: Available with Digital Culture and Communications, Economics, English, Gaeilge, Geography, German, Linguistics with TESOL, Mathematics, Music and Dance, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Public Administration and Leadership, Sociology, Spanish
  • Linguistics with TESOL: Available with Digital Culture and Communications, Economics, English, French, Gaeilge, Geography, German, History, Music and Dance, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Public Administration and Leadership, Spanish
  • Mathematics: Available with Digital Culture and Communications, Economics, English, French, Gaeilge, Geography, German, History, Music and Dance, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Public Administration and Leadership, Spanish
  • Music and Dance: Available with Digital Culture and Communications, Economics, English, Gaeilge, Geography, German, Linguistics with TESOL, Mathematics, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Public Administration and Leadership, Sociology, Spanish
  • Politics and International Relations: Available with Digital Culture and Communications, Economics, French, Gaeilge, Geography, German, History, Linguistics with TESOL, Mathematics, Music and Dance, Psychology, Public Administration and Leadership, Sociology, Spanish
  • Psychology: Available with Digital Culture and Communications, Economics, English, French, Gaeilge, History, Linguistics with TESOL, Mathematics, Music and Dance, Politics and International Relations, Public Administration and Leadership, Sociology, Spanish
  • Public Administration and Leadership: Available with Digital Culture and Communications, Economics, English, French, Gaeilge, Geography, German, History, Linguistics with TESOL, Mathematics, Music and Dance, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Sociology
  • Sociology: Available with Digital Culture and Communications, Economics, English, French, Gaeilge, Geography, German, History, Music and Dance, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Public Administration and Leadership, Spanish
  • Spanish: Available with Digital Culture and Communications, Economics, English, French, Gaeilge, Geography, German, History, Linguistics with TESOL, Mathematics, Music and Dance, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Sociology

Off-Campus Programme

In semesters 4 and 5 (year 2 Spring and year 3 Autumn), you will participate in an off-campus programme. Semester 4 is dedicated to a period of cooperative education/work experience. Semester 5 is spent on study abroad in one of our many partner institutions across Europe, the Americas, and Australasia.


Final Year Project

In your final year, you will complete a Final Year Project in the subject(s) of your choosing. This is a unique opportunity to complete an extended piece of research and analysis in your chosen topic, designed with guidance and direction from an academic supervisor in your chosen subject.


Entry Requirements

  • CAO Points History: 316
  • Minimum Grades: Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or Four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English.
  • Subject Requirements: In addition, students wishing to study a Language must hold a minimum H4 grade in that language, with the exception of beginners German or beginners Spanish where a H4 grade in a language other than English is required. Specialist requirement in Mathematics for those studying Economics or Mathematics.
  • Additional Considerations: Certain QQI Awards are acceptable in fulfilling admission requirements for this programme.

How to Apply

  • Ireland: Irish students must apply to UL via the CAO.
  • The UK: Students who have completed their A-Levels can apply to UL via the CAO.
  • The EU: EU Students can apply to UL via the CAO.
  • Non-EU country: If you are outside of the EU, you can apply for this degree directly to the University.

Fees and Funding

Student course fees are broken into three components - Student contribution, Student Levy, and Tuition Fees. The fees for this course are as follows:


  • EU Students with Free fees status in receipt of a SUSI grant: 5,662
  • EU Students with Free fees status not in receipt of a grant: 5,662
  • Students with EU fee status not in receipt of a grant: 5,662
  • Non-EU Students: 17,500

Your Future Career

The wide choice of subject areas available in this degree will open possibilities for research-based or taught postgraduate programmes offering many pathways to interesting and challenging careers. Some examples include:


  • MA in Applied Linguistics
  • Diploma in Human Resource Management
  • MA in Gender, Culture and Society
  • LLM/MA in Law, Human Rights in Criminal Justice
  • MA Business Management
  • MA in Psychology
  • MA in Sociology (Youth, Community and Social Regeneration)
  • MA/PhD in Sociology
  • MA in Technical Communication and E-Learning
  • MSc in Economics and Policy Analysis
  • MSc in Financial Services
  • MSc in Project Management
  • Professional Masters in Education
  • MA in English
  • MA Gaeilge
  • MA in TESOL

Some of our graduates also move directly into employment and take up a wide variety of roles, including:


  • Parliamentary Assistant
  • Branch Official
  • Business Development Executive
  • English Teacher
  • Insurance Broker
  • Radio Editor
  • Teacher (International School)
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Interpreter
  • Procurement Administrator
  • Journalist
  • Compliance Officer
  • Recruitment Consultant
  • Clerical Officer
  • Communications Executive
  • Content Moderator

Graduate and Student Profiles

Read the stories of our graduates and students, including Ciar嫕 Darcy, Rhona Tarrant, Colette Sexton, and Sarah Kinsella, to learn more about their experiences and career paths.


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