Course Information
BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) OR BSc (Hons) NFQ Level 8)
Full Time - Undergraduate Studies
CAO Code: DN520 BA Joint Honours
CAO Points Range 2020: 310
Length of Course: 3 Years
Average Intake: 420
CAO Code: DN700 BSc Social Sciences
CAO Points Range 2020: 418
Length of Course: 4 Years
Average Intake: 500
DN520 – O6/H7 in English, Irish, a third language and three other recognised subjects
DN700 – O6/H7 in English, Irish, Mathematics and three other recognised subjects
Why is this course for me?
Celtic Civilization enables students to form an overview of the history, literature, language and culture of the Celts over the centuries. No knowledge of the Celtic languages is required, but students, if they choose, may get an introduction to Early Irish, Medieval Welsh, Modern Welsh and Breton.
Many of the Celtic Civilization modules are good choices as electives for those interested in Celtic culture in Ireland and beyond.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities
This degree provides the skills that will allow you to follow a wide range of graduate studies as well as career opportunities in:
- Heritage
- Research
- Media
- Teaching
- Business
- Technology
Graduates are also prepared for further studies in a wide range of Linguistic, Historical and Literary fields including taught masters in the UCD School of Irish, Celtic Studies & Folklore: MA Irish Folklore & Ethnology and MA Irish Studies.
What Will I Study
The Celtic Civilisation course focuses on Celtic cultures in Irish, British and European contexts and incorporates optional subjects in folklore, literature, history to allow students to pursue particular fields of of interest. This gives students the opportunity to acquire a broad overview of Celtic culture and also to explore more specific aspects of interest.
First Year
First year modules introduce students to key topics in Celtic Civilisation.
- Introduction to Celtic Civilisation
- The British Celts
- Vikings in the Celtic World
- Early Ireland: Continuity & Change
- Introduction to Early Irish
- Introduction to Welsh
Popular Joint Major subject combinations include History, Greek and Roman Civilisation, Irish Folklore, English & Art History.
Second & Final Years
Students will deepen their understanding of Celtic Civilisation.
- Poets, Power and Performance
- Fortunes of the Celtic Languages
- Literacy & Language in Early Ireland
- The Study of Folklore: Origins and Development
- Celticity: Who are the Celts?
- Social Life & Legend
- Kings & Heroes of Early Ireland
- Folk Religion & Belief
- Myth & Tradition
- Music & Words: Identity in the Irish Context
- Calendar Custom
Welsh
Welsh is the most widely spoken of the modern Celtic languages, and ideal for students wanting to learn a new language at university level. Students gain a working knowledge of the language and can combine this with Celtic Civilisation courses on culture and literature.
Early Irish
You will have the opportunity to study Early Irish at a basic level in order to become familiar with the main features of the language. You will also read examples of texts, prose and poetry, gaining an insight into the riches of the language and literature of early medieval Ireland. No previous knowledge of Irish is required.
How Will I Study
| Study Celtic Civilisation |
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as a Joint Major with one of the subjects below:
| Study Celtic Civilisation (BSc Social Sciences) as a minor: |
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| Archaeology |
International Study Opportunities
Celtic Civilization has links with several universities, which allows students to take an Erasmus year abroad in a range of European universities and destinations, including:
- Oslo, Norway
- Aberystwyth, Wales
- Bangor, Wales
- Brest, France
Testimonial
“Studying Celtic Civilisation has enriched my life and I would recommend it to anyone interested in the fascinating history of early Ireland. It is an ideal stepping stone for those who want to progress to postgraduate study. The lecturers have been fantastic and the library resources are exhaustive.”
Jessika Brandon, Student.
