SECTION 1 – THE MAYNOOTH BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
Medieval Celtic Studies (group 6 subject) CAO Code: MH101 | CAO Points 2021: 338 For full details of MH101 minimum entry requirements see p. 42.
>>Anyone with an interest in Irish history, archaeology, languages or literature will be captivated by this subject: from Cú Chulainn to Clonmacnoise, from Brú na Bóinne to the Book of Kells, all aspects of Medieval Celtic Studies are explored.
>>The diverse range of topics encompasses heroic literature and pre‑historic archaeology, Otherworld tales and mythology, and gender and sexuality in medieval Celtic societies. The links between Ireland and the wider Celtic world are explored through literature and archaeology.
>>You will study texts through English translations, and gain insights into the society of medieval Ireland: a world of power struggles, cattle raids, love triangles, infidelity, warfare, kingship and much more. Along the way, students discover that certain fundamental human experiences and anxieties were the same in the early Middle Ages as they are in the twenty‑first century.
>>There is an option to study modules in both the Old Irish Language and Middle Welsh.
Course structure 1st year
2nd year and Final year
BA Bachelor of Arts – Medieval Celtic Studies – Double Major, Major/Minor or as a Minor
>>Continue with Medieval Celtic Studies and 1 other 1st year subject as a Double Major, Major/Minor or as a Minor >>2nd and 3rd year optional language modules are available, subject to a minimum level of uptake >>Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year (see p. 13 for details)
>>Take 15 credits of Medieval Celtic Studies >>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
For MH101 subject groups table go to p. 45
Possible topics
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1st year
2nd year
Final year
>>Introduction to the Celtic World >>Gender and Sexuality in the Celtic World
>>Archaeology >>History >>Literature >>Language (optional)
>>Literature >>History >>Language (optional)
