Bachelor's in Arts (History)

The University of Galway, also known as National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG), is a public research university located in Galway, Ireland. It was founded in 1845 as Queen's College, Galway, and became a constituent college of the National University of Ireland in 1908. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, business, law, medicine, engineering, and science. NUIG is known for its strengths in research, particularly in the areas of biomedicine, environmental science, and human rights.

History is first and foremost about people, the forces that shaped their lives and the ways in which they changed their societies. Studying history makes us aware that our world today took on its current appearance less by chance than as a result of specific developments and decisions taken in the past. Are you curious about how the modern world came to be? Would you like to find out how past events have shaped our contemporary global world? If so, the BA History is the programme for you. It is an innovative degree that gives coherence and depth to your learning and opportunities to develop key skills for employment. The BA History is a four-year degree that offers you choice and flexibility in what and how you study: Students have a choice of four Learning Pathways to follow for their degree. They can study History with a second Arts subject for their degree (joint honours) OR combine their study of History with two other subjects (‘minors’) that complement History. Subjects available as minors include Journalism and Global Media, Globalisation Studies, Political and Sociological Studies, Economics and Public Policy, Philosophy, French, German and Italian. In year three, students will have the opportunity to complete work placements, a study abroad programme or further on-campus special studies, before returning to their final year of study. These pathways will prepare students for careers in the public and private sectors, including international development, the diplomatic and civil service, NGOs, journalism, publishing, marketing and media, the heritage industry, and education