Qualification : BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ level : UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (8)
CAO/MU Apply code : MH803
CAO Points : 000
Closing Date : 01 July 2025
Overview of the BA Community Studies and the BA Local Studies degrees
>The BA Community Studies and the BA Local Studies are both part-time (evening) interdisciplinary degrees for mature applicants only (21 years or more). Applicants choose either the BA Community Studies or the BA Local Studies on their CAO application.
>Applicants can use previous learning to fast-track to the degree award through the Universitys Recognition of Prior Learning system.
>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.
>Quite often, new students of the BA Community Studies or the BA Local Studies have been out of the education system for some time. We therefore dedicate time in semester one to a student support module which includes comprehensive study skills such as critical thinking and ICT for research and learning.
BA Local Studies
>This is the only interdisciplinary degree of its kind in Ireland combining the expertise of Irelands 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.
>Departments involved are History, Geography, Classics, Centre for Irish Cultural Heritage, Adult and Community Education and Anthropology.
- 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
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| Subject | Required | Ordinary Level Grade | Higher Level Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish | No | N/A | N/A |
| English | No | N/A | N/A |
| Language | No | N/A | N/A |
| Math | No | N/A | N/A |
| Science | No | N/A | N/A |
International & EU/EFTA Entry Requirements
Mature Students
Mature Applicants
Mature student applicants only: Applicants must be 21 years or older on 1 January of the year of entry. Application is made through the CAO. Leaving Certificate minimum entry requirements are not applicable.
Apply to the CAO by February 1st 2025. Late applications from mature students may be accepted after this date - consult the Undergraduate Studies website for updates. Application may not be made to the CAO after May 1st 2025.
Mature students must complete the CAO section for mature applicants fully, indicating clearly past or current studies, and outlining educational goals and objectives. Applicants are assessed on the basis of the information provided on their CAO application form. All questions should be answered in full.
Mature student applicants who have a disability
If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for any required written exercise/interview which may form part of your application assessment please submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2025 to the Access Office. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline.e.
01 July 2025
APPLY TO THE CAO - WWW.CAO.IE
Applicants must be 21 years or older on 1 January of the year of entry. See Mature Applicants information in the Entry Requirements tab.
Selected candidates are invited for interview.