BA Arts | Fiontar

• Course Overview
• Course Structure
• Why DCU?
• Careers
• How to Apply

Léargas ar an gClár:

This new degree offers a critical perspective on areas central to contemporary society, including law, politics and the media. In a dynamic learning environment you will develop your problem solving and analytical skills while also acquiring intellectual flexibility, an ability to express yourself confidently and a foreign language if you so choose.

If you have a wide range of interests and want to know more about the world around you, then this degree looks at a multitude of areas, including current affairs, the workings of government, communications and the media, law and culture. If you also wish to achieve a high level of competence in Irish or a foreign language, then this can be an integral part of your degree.

Why should I choose DCU?

Having established a record of excellence in undergraduate education the Faculty of Humanities and Social Science is now offering a BA Arts (Joint Honours) degree, which draws on existing DCU strengths and offers you an exceptional choice from a unique range of subjects.

Struchtúr an Chláir:

The following subjects are offered in the BA Arts (Joint Honours):

• Law: you will learn about constitutional and criminal law, about property and European law and the law of evidence.
• Politics: you will learn about the Irish, European and American political systems, international relations and the politics of the United Nations.
• Irish: you will learn about Irish culture and tradition as well as developing your practical language skills.
• Media Studies: you will learn about communication theory, the history of the media, film theory and press and public relations.
• International Languages (Chinese, French*, Japanese, German, Spanish): you will acquire proficiency in your chosen language as well as learning about film, literary traditions and intercultural business communication. * French is offered at Intermediate (Honours Leaving Cert) level only.
• The following combinations of subjects are available through the BA Arts (Joint Honours) Degree:

DC251	Law & Politics
DC252	Law & Irish
DC253	Law & French
DC258	Law & Media
DC260	Politics & French
DC265	Politics & Media
DC266	Irish & French
DC271	Media & Irish
DC272	Media & French
DC277	Law & International Language
DC278	Politics & International Language
DC279	Media & International Language
DC280	Irish & International Language

Modúil a mhúintear ar an gcúrsa seo faoi láthair >
Modules currently taught on this course > (PDF)

• Choose from a large and exciting range of subjects and pick the combination that matches your interests.
• Open up a variety of career options.
• Achieve a high degree of competence in a foreign language, or Irish.
• Acquire the transferable skills that will enhance your employability.
• Be part of an innovative and enterprising University.

Deiseanna Gairme:

This degree will open doors to a variety of careers and also prepare you for study at postgraduate level. The flexibility and adaptability of the BA Arts (Joint Honours) Degree will give you an expansive skill set, much valued by the private and public sectors. Employment opportunities will present themselves in media, communications, public relations, research, and European and international organisations. Routes into teaching and the legal profession are also possible.

Potential Careers

• Education
• Public Relations Professional
• Advertising Executive
• Non-Governmental Aide
• Public Servant
• Research Consultant

Riachtanais Iontrála:

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

• Law: No additional requirements
• Politics: No additional requirements
• Irish: OA2 or HC3 Irish
• Media Studies: HC3 English
• French: HC3 French
• German: No additional requirements
• Spanish: No additional requirements
• Japanese: No additional requirements
• Chinese: No additional requirements

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

• Law: No additional requirements
• Politics: No additional requirements
• Irish: GCE A Level C or GCE AS Level B or GCSE A in Irish
• Media Studies: GCE A Level C English
• French: GCE A Level C French
• German: No additional requirements
• Spanish: No additional requirements
• Japanese: No additional requirements
• Chinese: No additional requirements

FETAC Level 5:

For details of FETAC requirements and relevant codes please click here. Simply enter the DC code for the programme your are interested in or if you are not sure of the code enter DC in the Select by Institution option, then click on Go.

Transfer Applications

Applications are welcomed from students who have studied at Level 6, Level 7 and Level 8 in relevant areas. Such students may be exempt from certain modules

How to Apply and Closing Dates

EU School Leavers/FETAC Level 5Apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1st February or 1st May

EU Mature Applicants
Apply through the CAO by 1st February. Applicants must also submit a Mature Supplementary Form to DCU by 1st February.

EU Transfer ApplicantsApply directly to DCU by the 1st July

All Non-EU Candidates
Candidates should apply directly to DCU. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis up to the 1st July. All non-EU candidates are advised to apply early as places are limited.

Make an Application
Candidates required to apply through the CAO can apply online at http://www.cao.ie/

Candidates required to apply directly to DCU can download, print and complete a direct application form by clicking here

Modúil a mhúintear ar an gcúrsa seo faoi láthair
Modules currently taught on this course (PDF)

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