Arts (Joint-Honours) University of Galway

Overview

Choose from 23 subjects across 7 subject groups, and create a unique degree that matches your passions and goals. Whether you're interested in languages, social sciences, or want to explore new areas, this course gives you the freedom to combine your interests and develop valuable skills for a wide range of careers.

 The Arts (Joint-Honours) degree is delivered at University of Galway .

Key facts

In Year One, you'll select three subjects from a range of 23 subjects, grouped into 7 subject areas. When considering what subjects to pick, start with what interests you. Perhaps you might choose a subject you love studying at school, a subject that aligns with your future career goals or maybe one you’ve never tried before. Take some time to explore your options by clicking on the subject links below. While you can only select one subject per subject group, the structure of the course offers a multitude of different subject combinations.

In Year Two, you will continue with two of these three subjects. There are a small number of subjects that have specific progression requirements from Year 1 to Year 2. These are:

Psychology Progression: Students who complete Psychology in First Year may progress to either the BSc (Psychology) programme (15 places available) or continue with Psychological Studies (100 places). Selection is based on academic merit from first-year results, requiring a minimum average of 40% in each subject.

Law Progression: Entry to Second Year Law (continuing with Law as one of your two subjects in the BA Joint Honours) is limited to 100 students and is based on academic performance in First Year, with students needing to pass the First Arts exam outright (average of 40% or higher in each subject).

Mathematics Progression: Based on module selection in Year 1, students will progress to either higher level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies in Year Two. Find out more information here Mathematics and Mathematical Studies. To continue Mathematical Studies, students must achieve 45% in Mathematics in First Year. For Mathematics (honours), students need at least 60% and a pass in module MA186, ideally having studied higher-level Leaving Cert Mathematics. 

If you studying a European language you will spend Year 3 studying abroad. If you are studying Gaeilge, your Year 3 will consist of one semester in the Gaeltacht, and one on a work placement in the Irish language sector. You will return in Year 4 to study your two subjects and gain your degree.

If you are not studying a language subject, you will progress to final year in Year 3 with your two subjects. There are some very limited opportunities to study abroad at a partner university that teaches in English that are highly competitive for students not taking a language. However if you know that you want to study abroad but do not wish to study a language subject, explore the BA (Global Experience) that has a study abroad year for all students in Year 3.