Humanities - Arts
DC009

Arts: Joint Honours (Humanities)

Course Details

CAO Code:
DC009
Course Type:
Undergraduate
NFQ Level:
8 - Please see www.qqi.ie for further information
Delivery Mode:
Full-time
Minimum Points
360
Duration
3 or 4 Years
Phone:
+353 (0) 1

Overview

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At registration, choose from a range of Arts subjects for a degree with multifaceted perspectives. You’ll examine areas central to contemporary society, including tradition, culture, world religions, theology, law, politics, communication, human-environment relations, and human behavior.

You’ll have the option to take a year abroad, extending your degree to four years and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) International.

Internship Year You can opt to apply for a year-long INTRA work placement in Year Three. This will give you a unique opportunity to enhance your CV, increase your employability and experience the relevance of your study in the real world. This option is competitive and subject to the availability of placements. For more information on the INTRA programme at DCU, please visit www.dcu.ie/intra

This programme will prepare you for a variety of careers and also provides a foundation for postgraduate study.

 

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Careers & Further Options

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Careers

Graduates in the Bachelor of Arts: Joint Honours (Humanities) degree gain excellent critical, analytical and communication skills in high demand for current workplaces. The range of combinations of subjects on offer within this degree open many employment opportunities in different public and private sectors such as education, national and international organisations, the arts, community development, language services and environmental agencies, among many others. In addition, the Bachelor of Arts: Joint Honours (Humanities) programme enables graduates with the skills to pursue postgraduate studies and engage in research careers.

Career Areas: 
  • Community Development
  • Education & Adult Education
  • Policy evaluation
  • Public Relations
  • Creative Writing
  • Publishing
  • Politics
  • Humanitarian Aid
  • Government
  • Research
  • Tourism
  • Environmental Consultancy
  • Language Promotion and Translation
  • Housing policy
  • Diplomatic service
  • Arts organisations and administration
  • Primary, Postprimary and instrumental/vocal teaching 
  • Performing/conducting 
  • Social justice and human rights bodies
  • Regional development
  • Historian
  • Museum and Heritage Sector 
  • Archivist
  • Regional Development and Urban Planning

 

Entry Requirements

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Applicants for the Bachelor of Arts: Joint Honours (Humanities) (DC009) programme.

If you have any questions about Music on the BA Joint Honours programme, please contact Dr Barbara Dignam: barbara.dignam@dcu.ie.  

In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply

Gaeilge: Minimum of O1 or H4 in Irish 

Music:  If an applicant accepts a place on DC009 and selects Music on the programme, a written advisory test will be administered in the first week of term.

English: No additional requirements (general entry requirements only*)

Human Development: No additional requirements (general entry requirements only*)

Philosophy: No additional requirements (general entry requirements only*)

Geography: No additional requirements (general entry requirements only*)

History: No additional requirements (general entry requirements only*)

World Religions and Theology: No additional requirements (general entry requirements only*)

In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply

Gaeilge GCE A Level C or GCE AS Level B or GCSE A in Irish

Music:  If an applicant accepts a place on DC009 and selects Music on the programme, a written advisory test will be administered in the first week of term.

English: No additional requirements (general entry requirements only*)

Human Development: No additional requirements (general entry requirements only*)

Philosophy: No additional requirements (general entry requirements only*)

Geography: No additional requirements (general entry requirements only*)

History: No additional requirements (general entry requirements only*)

World Religions and Theology: No additional requirements (general entry requirements only*)

Please visit our Admissions webpage for details on course requirements or how to apply to DCU.

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To apply to DCU, please visit www.cao.ie.

 

   

Applications are welcomed from students who have studied at Level 6, Level 7 and Level 8 in relevant areas.

International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language. For further information on international applications click here.

Course Structure

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Humanities (DC009)

At registration, choose two from the following list of subjects:

  • Up to two permitted from English and Gaeilge 
  • Only one permitted from Human Development | Philosophy
  • Only one permitted from History | Music
  • Only one permitted from Geography | World Religions and Theology 

English: You’ll engage with a wide range of literature and become familiar with the vital characteristics and contexts of drama, poetry, film and fiction.

Gaeilge/Irish: You’ll learn about Irish culture and tradition as well as developing your practical language skills. Learn more about Gaeilge

Human Development: You’ll develop an understanding of human needs and capacities at crucial stages of the development process through your studies of Psychology, Sociology and Philosophy.

History: You’ll explore how human beings behave grounded on a close examination of how they have behaved in the past in all spheres of the world but with a particular emphasis on Ireland.

Music: You'll develop your musicality and deepen your understanding of music including classical, traditional, popular and other music styles drawing on a range of practical, analytical and critical approaches.

Geography: You’ll examine human activity, human-environment relations and physical environments at a variety of scales, from the local through to the global. Learn more about Geography

Philosophy: You will critically engage with a range of questions about issues such as truth, beauty, value, knowledge, and the nature of reality. In doing so, you will develop enhanced skills in clear analysis and rigorous argumentation.

World Religions and Theology: You'll critically engage with the big questions about life in order to understand the historical and contemporary significance of religious faith agus contemporary ethical dilemmas.


For more information on the course structure click here

Fees and Funding

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Fees

Student Contribution
€3,043 per annum
EU Status Fee
€6,679 per annum
Non EU Fee
€16,000 per annum

How To Apply

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Applicants presenting EU School Leaving/FETAC Level 5 examinations: Apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1st February or 1st May

Music Subject: If an applicant accepts a place on DC009 and selects Music on the programme, a written advisory test will be administered in the first week of term.

If you have any questions about Music on the BA Joint Honours programme, please contact Dr Barbara Dignam: barbara.dignam@dcu.ie

 

To apply for this programme:
Candidates should apply directly here. Here's a quick step by step guide if you need help with your application.

Please provide 

  • Academic Transcripts for each and every year of study with English translation, if applicable.
  • If applicable, provide evidence of competence in the English language as per DCU entry requirements.  Please see link http://www.dcu.ie/registry/english.shtml

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis up to 1st July. All Non-EU candidates are advised to apply early, as places are limited.

Music Subject:  If an applicant accepts a place on DC009 and selects Music on the programme, a written advisory test will be administered in the first week of term.

All mature applicants apply through the CAO by 1st February. For further information and for special application procedures click here

Applications are made via the CAO Advanced Entry route which will open on the 6th November to 1st July

Candidates required to apply through the CAO can apply online at cao.ie
 

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