BA history (single honours)

• General Introduction to the BA History
• BA History (Single Honours) Handbook (pdf)
• First Year
• Second Year
• Final Year
• Head of Year

 
General Introduction to the BA History

The BA History is a single honours or denominated degree, which means that students take only History for the second and Final year of the programme. 

In the first year, students follow the BA omnibus programme, combining History with three other subjects.  You should choose the subjects that accompany your study of History very carefully, and do not hesitate to seek advice from staff.  Consider taking subjects that complement History, for example, a language, or a subject such as English, Classics or Archaeology.  These will harmonise with your historical studies during your degree, and will provide knowledge and skills (this is especially the case for languages such as Irish, French, Latin, and so on) that will prove useful in reading sources, collating facts, and developing a good writing style

In addition, 1st year BA History students have their own dedicated tutorials and have the opportunity to do a field trip with their fellow BA History students.  Field trips have included a trip to Word War One sites in France and Belgium with a stay in Louvain.

The Second and Final years of the programme present an intensive and specialized focus on the varieties of history from ancient to modern times.  As part of this programme, the History Department offers a broad range of modules relating to Ireland, Europe, America, and the wider world. Most modules are available in both the Irish and English languages.  Teaching is in a mixture of small groups, lecture classes, and seminars, with some -learning, and, in final year, a research dissertation based on primary sources.

Between Second and Final years, students may elect to do a year abroad with the Erasmus programme.

The BA in History is a qualification well suited to a wide range of career paths as also an avenue to further training of a more vocational nature.  It provides an excellent foundation for careers in public administration, journalism, teaching and education, libraries, community work, heritage, management, industrial relations, the civil service and government, development agencies, and various international organisations.  For those considering an academic career in History this programme provides particular advantages and attractions.

Head of Year

Dr Niall Ó Ciosáin (Semester 1, 2010/11)
Rm 410
Tower 1 Floor 2
niall.ociosainnuigalway.ie
Tel: 091 493019

Dr. Alison Forrestal  (Semester 2, 2010/11)
Rm 412
Tower 1 Floor 2
alison.forrestalnuigalway.ie
Tel:  091 495629  

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