Program Overview

Arts (International) Course Overview

The Arts (International) course is a four-year BA honours degree that includes a year abroad at one of the partner institutions in Europe, the United States, Canada, South America, or Asia. This course is open to language and non-language students, providing an opportunity to enhance learning experience and increase cultural awareness by living and studying in another country.

Course Outline

• The course includes a year abroad, which can be spent in a country where the language of study is spoken, allowing students to demonstrate increased linguistic ability to prospective employers.
• Students select four subjects in Year 1 from a range of groups, with no more than one subject from each group.
• In Year 2, students take 60 credits in total, including a compulsory 5-credit core module, with the remainder of credits taken in two subjects continued from Year 1.
• In Year 3, students spend a full academic year abroad as a registered full-time student at a partner university, taking part in all lectures, coursework, and assignments.
• In Year 4, students take 60 credits spread between the two subjects continued from Year 2.

Course Practicalities

• Expected lecture hours are scheduled Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with each student's timetable differing depending on the subjects selected.
• Field trips are required for Archaeology and Geography.
• Study abroad costs, such as flights, accommodation, and transport, are covered by the students, with Erasmus grants available for students studying in Europe.

Why Choose This Course

• The course provides a formative experience, enhancing independence and maturity, and demonstrating commitment and adaptability to future employers.
• Students gain cultural awareness and linguistic ability, making them more attractive to employers.
• The variety of subjects offered in the degree leads to varied career choices.

Requirements

• Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: At least six subjects must be presented, with minimum grade H5 in two subjects and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects.
• English and Irish are requirements for all programmes unless the applicant is exempt from Irish.
• EU/EFTA/UK applicants must review equivalent grades and prove their level of English.
• Mature students must be 23 years of age on or before 1 January of the application year and apply online via the CAO by 1 February.
• Non-EU applicants must have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate and satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.

Fees and Costs

• Whether you are an EU or Non-EU student affects the course fees applicable to you.
• The State will pay the tuition fees for EU students who are eligible under the Free Fees Scheme.
• The annual student contribution and capitation fees are payable by the student.
• Scholarships may be available to students.

How to Apply

• Irish and European (EU/EFTA/UK) applicants apply via the CAO.
• Mature applicants apply via the CAO by 1 February.
• QQI/FET applicants apply via the CAO, reviewing the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Further Education and Training (FET) application process.
• Non-EU applicants apply online via the UCC Apply portal.

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• BA Arts
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