Arts - History
The Certificate in Arts (History) consists of lectures and tutorial support on aspects of the early and modern history of Europe in general and of Ireland in particular. It aims to help students develop the practical (and highly transferable) skills of retrieving information, analysing evidence and communicating your findings, both orally and in writing. No prior experience of having studied history is necessary.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Special Purpose | National University of Ireland | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year part-time.
This course takes place on Wednesday evening from September to December and January to April.
Entry Requirements
This course is open to adult learners who have an interest in the early and modern history of Europe in general and Ireland in particular. Minimum entry age: 18.
Further information
NEXT INTAKE September 2023
VENUE
UCC Campus
€800
CLOSING DATE 8 September 2023
Why Choose This Course
Learning about history has never been more important. Students on our Certificate course will acquire the knowledge and skills that will enable them to understand our turbulent times, as well as to pursue their own interests in local, national and international history.
Holders of the Certificate in Arts who subsequently apply for and are offered a place on the BA degree will automatically receive exemptions in the relevant subject(s) providing that entry to the BA is undertaken within 5 years from the completion of the Certificate programme.
The Modules for the Certificate are as follows:
HI1002 Modern Ireland: Culture, Politics and Society (5 credits)
HI1003 East and West: The Origins of European Identity (5 credits)
HI1006 US History since 1865 (5 credits)
HI2105 Case Studies in Research Skills (5 credits)
Assessment
(i) East & West: The Origins of European Identity
(ii) The Making of the Modern Irish State
(iii) US History since 1865
(iv) Case Study in Research Skills - involving intensice tuition in historical sources and methods.
For Academic Queries and Course Content Queries please contact the Programme Coordinator Rory O Dwyer at r.odwyer@ucc.ie .
If you require further assistance with your online application please contact the Programme Administrator Deborah Kerrisk at deborah.kerrisk@ucc.ie.