SECTION 1 – THE MAYNOOTH BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
History (group 2 subject) CAO Code: MH101 | CAO Points 2021: 338 For full details of MH101 minimum entry requirements see p. 42.
>>History is the systematic examination of human experience over time.
It attempts to explain the origins and evolution of the societies we live in, from as many points of view as possible. >>History explores the complex processes of social and economic
change, the choice of one set of political or ethical values over another, the context in which new ideas arise, and much more. >>The written word is one way of gathering information about the past,
but new technologies and research methods allow for the study of history to take place through other mediums. Why choose this subject? >> The Department’s long-standing reputation for
>> We have kept our discipline vibrant, engaging and of practical value to students. We provide a solid grounding in the practice of history and boast expertise in a wide range of specialist topics such as life in medieval Ireland, the intersection of American and world history, the First World War, and gender and sexual politics.
excellence and leadership in historical scholarship both in Ireland and abroad is key to the popularity of History at Maynooth.
Course structure 1st year
2nd year and Final year
Or
BA Bachelor of Arts - Single Major, Double Major, Major/Minor or as a Minor
>>Continue with History and 1 other 1st year subject >>Students who pass either 15 or 30 credits of History in 1st year may take History as part of a Double Major, a Major/Minor or a Minor from 2nd year >>Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year (see p. 13 for details)
Single Major History from 2nd year >>At least 50 credits of History in each year >>Students who achieve 50% or more in either the 15 or 30 credits of 1st year history may transfer to the Single Major in History from 2nd year >>Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year (see p. 13 for details)
History and 1 other subject to degree level. >>Take either 15 or 30 credits of History >>Choose up to 3 other subjects including Critical Skills from the 5 groups available (maximum 1 subject per group – see groups table p. 45)
Erasmus/Study Abroad option after 2nd year
Erasmus/Study Abroad option after 2nd year
For MH101 subject groups table go to p. 45
Possible topics
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1st year
2nd year
Final year
>>Introduction to medieval history >>Making the modern world: Themes in History (globalisation).
>>Europe in the Early Modern World >> Picturing the Renaissance >> The birth and death of Yugoslavia >> A History of Warfare from Plato to NATO
>>Decline and rise of the Irish Country House, 1845 to the present >>The Holy Roman Empire >>Religion and conflict in Ireland since 1930 >>The making of the modern Middle East
