BA (Hons) in Arts
University College Cork
Key Information
Campus location
Cork, Ireland
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 3,130 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* EU/EEA/Swiss state student contribution + capitation|2022-23 International Fee EUR 16,400 per year. Subject to change year-to-year
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Introduction
Our BA degree programme at University College Cork (UCC) is the gateway to the immense and exciting possibilities of education. We offer a wide variety of subjects across diverse fields – this allows you the flexibility and opportunity to choose your career pathway or postgraduate route.
This programme gives you the space to explore your options. Ultimately you will not only excel in specific subject knowledge you will develop those intellectual, social, and management skills essential for today’s working environment.
Our Arts CK101 programme is a full-time three-year honours programme, based at the College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences (CACSSS). If you wish to spend a year abroad at one of our partner institutions in Europe and beyond, you can apply to our four-year Arts (International) CK108 programme which is open to language and non-language students.
In Arts CK101 you choose four subjects in Year 1 before specialising in two subjects in Year 2 for the duration of your degree.
The Arts programme at UCC offers:
- 30+ subject choices;
- a unique Arts Professional Work Experience (PX3001) module;
- & the opportunity to change your mind on any subject choices in the initial weeks of your first year.
Connected Curriculum
We encourage innovative teaching and learning practices at UCC which reflects our commitment to the Connected Curriculum where we emphasise the connection between students, learning, research and leadership through our vision for a Connected University. Our staff are at the forefront of this integrative approach to learning and will support you in making meaningful connections within and between disciplines across the Arts programme.
Placement or Study Abroad Information
The College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Science (CACSSS) offers an optional Professional Work Experience module (PX3001). This is an accredited professional work experience module that allows CACSSS students to explore and develop their career interests.
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Curriculum
Modules
In Arts CK101 you choose four subjects in Year 1 before specialising in two subjects in Year 2 for the duration of your degree.
Year 1 Modules
You will select four subjects from the following Subject Group Table, selecting no more than one from each group.
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Group 2(a)* |
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Group 2(b)* |
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Group 3 |
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Group 4 |
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Group 5 |
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Group 6(a)** |
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Group 6(b)** |
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*Groups 2(a) and 2(b):
- Students can combine group 2(b) History of Art with any subject from Group 2(a) in Year 1 only.
- Students can only study one subject from Groups 2(a) and 2(b) in Years 2 & 3.
**Groups 6(a) and 6(b):
- Students may not combine Italian with Celtic Civilisation or Philosophy in Year 2.
- Students may not combine Geography with Celtic Civilisation, Philosophy or Spanish in Year 2.
Please note: there are a number of first-year subjects in CK101 that are only available as minor subjects after the first year:
- European Studies: European Studies is only available through Arts (International) CK108 after first year. Students who wish to keep on European Studies in second and subsequent years must apply to transfer to CK108 Arts International at the end of first year in CK101. Please contact the College Office for application.
- Music: Students who are interested in studying Music with another Arts subject, should apply to CK104 Arts - Music. Studies in Music through Arts CK101 is only available as a minor subject after first year and you will not be eligible to apply to transfer into the second year of CK104 from CK101 Arts.
Please check Points to Note in the University Calendar (CK101) for a full list of subject entry requirements and subject-specific information.
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Career Opportunities
As an Arts graduate, you will make significant contributions to our society, culture, and economy. The cultural and intellectual enrichment derived from the process of your learning will extend to your contributions, significant and subtle, to your future work environment, community and culture.
Aside from your subject knowledge and expertise, employers across a range of professions increasingly seek out individuals with a range of intellectual attributes such as the ability to:
- think critically and independently
- be creative and innovative
- problem solve
- contribute to cultural, economic, and social challenges
- conduct research
- communicate with a high level of intellectual fluency
Our graduates have pursued careers in a wide range of areas including:
- Archaeologist
- Arts Management
- Finance/Banking
- Information Sciences
- Interpreter
- Marketing and Management
- Public Affairs
- Publishing
- Researcher
- Teaching/Lecturing
- Theatre
- TV/Radio
UCC Employability Guide
Our UCC Employment and Employability Guide notes that University College Cork (UCC) graduates are highly sought-after by employers: 93% of our graduates are in employment or further studies within nine months of graduating.
Postgraduate Studies
Due to the extensive range of subject choices on offer, you will have vast opportunities for Postgraduate Study in UCC, Ireland, and Internationally. In UCC our graduates have gone on to postgraduate study in such areas as:
- MA Criminology
- MA Digital Arts and Humanities
- MSc Economics/Business
- PME Education
- MA Film & Screen Media
- MSc Computing Science
- MSc Management & Marketing
- MA Global Gallery Studies
- Ma Translation Studies
Please see the CACSSS postgraduate page for more information on a vast array of postgraduate programmes, including CACSSS PhD options for graduates.