BA Local Studies
This Local Studies degree from Maynooth University is a part-time (evening) interdisciplinary degree for mature applicants only (21 years or more).
Duration
4.5 years
Starting Date
September
Tuition Fee
€13,500 per year
Location
Maynooth, Ireland
Why choose this degree?
- This is the only interdisciplinary degree of its kind in Ireland combining the expertise of Ireland’s leading history department for the study of local history, with one of the most well regarded geography departments in the country; Study folk traditions, Gaelic Literature and Culture with modules from the Centre for Irish Cultural Heritage and Ancient Classics and deepen this knowledge with classes in Anthropology or Sociology.
- Use previous learning to fast-track to the degree award through our Recognition of Prior Learning system.
- New students are catered for in Semester 1 Introduction to Programmes which includes a comprehensive Study Skills and Student Support module aimed at people who have been out of the education system for any length of time.
Career Options
Develop research, writing, communication, critical thinking, analysis and interpretation skills to the highest level.
- In some cases students from the Local Studies degree from Maynooth University have published their research.
- Higher education, secondary teaching and the tourism, hospitality and leisure industries.
- Postgraduate study in fields such as history, geography, archaeology and folklore.
- Progression to the Professional Master of Education for Secondary School teaching or the HDip. in Further Education and Training.
Courses Included
- This flexible degree has been developed for people who are busy with work, family and daily life
- As MH803 is a completely modular degree based on a 4.5 year cycle students are not divided into years but rather choose modules as they come up on the BA modular carousel
- Experience a dynamic learning environment where new students mix, learn and gain support from other students who are further along their degree path