University College Cork: University College Cork (UCC) is a prestigious public research university located in Cork, Ireland. Established in 1845, UCC is known for its academic excellence, innovative research, and vibrant campus life. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine, and law. UCC is committed to providing a supportive learning environment, fostering critical thinking, and preparing students for successful careers and global citizenship.

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History at UCC provides an exciting exploration of the past, tracing historical developments from medieval times to the present with special reference to their European, Irish and North American contexts. The course can be taken as part of the BA or the BA International. Join us - explore the past, understand the present and shape the future. Study and interpret the past and you will discover evidence, solve problems and gain fresh perspectives. Our world is a product of historical forces. We specialise in Irish, European, American, Asian and World History including International Relations and European Studies. You can choose from a variety of specialist options ranging in time from the pre-Viking period to the present; in place from Europe to Asia and the Americas; and in theme from economic development and international relations to ideologies, cultures, social structures, politics and religion. You will learn the basic skills of a historian and have access to a broad choice of specialist studies, as well as gaining a range of sought-after transferable skills and attributes. You will learn about various types of history – social and economic history, modern diplomacy, political ideologies, the history of law, art, religion, women, government, business and much else besides. The History course is taken over three years. History can be taken as a single honours degree, as joint honours or as a major or minor option in conjunction with other subjects. You can choose the credit weighting that suits your interests and learning objectives. Show less

Year 1 Modules

HI1002 Modern Ireland: Culture, Politics and Society
HI1003 East and West: The Origins of European Identity
Plus 5 credits from the following:

HI1005 Pilgrims and Crusaders
Hi1006 US History since 1865
HI1007 Anti-Semitism in Europe from the Middle Ages to the Holocaust
HI1012 Women in Europe since 1800
HI1013 The British Empire and the Making of our Globalised World
Year 2 Modules

Combinations of modules will depend on whether your registration is for single or joint honours, or History as a major or minor component of your degree. You can find out more information at the School of History. Core modules include:

The Global Renaissance 1300-1600
From Reformation to Enlightenment: Europe and the Wider World I
The Long Nineteenth-century: Europe, Ireland, and the Wider World II
You will also take the Case Study in Research Skills and choose from a wide range of option courses.

Year 3 Modules

Most students must take two mandatory courses:

Historical Debate
Seminar
In addition, a wide range of options gives you the freedom to shape your final year's work to suit your individual interests.

See the College Calendar for additional information on the Programme and the Book of Modules for further information on modules.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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