Geography and Sociology
Are you interested in the world of geography and sociology? Are you interested in topics from mountains, volcanoes and the environment to gender, inequality and much more? If you have…
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Thinking of doing a Bachelor of Arts? The BA is one of the most popular third-level degrees because of the wide variety of courses to choose from.
In this section, we give an overview of the kinds of courses you could choose as part of a BA. These include art history, classics, economics, European studies, English literature, world literature, librarianship, philosophy, theology, social and community work, sociology, psychology and more. The choice is almost endless…
Geography (Arts)
Are you interested in the world’s physical features? Have you ever wondered about the human effects on the world environment and features? Do you have strong research, analytical and writing…
History and Geography
Do you have excellent research and analytical skills? Do you have an interest in the subjects of history and geography? Are you writing and reading skills exquisite and looking to…
Social Policy and Sociology
Are you interested in the world’s complex issues? Do you want to study the reactions from worldwide policy makers? Are you inquisitive, a strong researcher, pay attention to detail and…
Culture and Colonialism Courses
What are Culture and Colonialism? Cultural Colonialism refers to the extension of colonial state power and the systematic subordination of one conceptual framework or cultural identity over others. Simply put, Cultural Colonialism…
Ethics Courses
What is Ethics? Ethics can be defined as a system of moral principles that are concerned with what is good for individuals and society. Ethics can also be described as moral…
Health Economics Courses
What is Health Economics? Health Economics is the branch of economics concerned with issues related to efficiency, effectiveness, values, and behaviour in the production and consumption of health and health care. It is the study of how resources…
Public Advocacy and Activism Courses
What is Public Advocacy and Activism? Activism is an intentional action with the goal of bringing about change. If you feel strongly about a cause and are working towards a change…
WIT and University of Barcelona Culinary Arts Collaborate
Waterford Institute of Technology and the University of Barcelona have announced they are to collaborate to give Culinary Arts students the opportunity to enhance their studies abroad.
Approaching Contemporary Challenges of Global Migration International Conference
The School of Languages, Law and Social Sciences at TU Dublin is hosting an international conference on the Contemporary Challenges of Global Migration.
Anthropology and Development Courses
What are Anthropology and Development? Anthropology is a humanities and natural sciences department concerned with the study of people, past and present, with a focus on understanding what makes us…
Criminology
What is Criminology? Criminology is the study of crime as well as the impact that crime has on society. Students interested in careers in criminology will study sociology, forensic pathology,…
Literature and Publishing Courses
What are Literature and Publishing? Literature is defined by any work of art made up of words. Usually, literature is written but some literature may have been passed on by…
Community Leadership Courses
What is Community Leadership? A Community Leader is a designated leader within a community who represents the community. Community leaders may represent the community at city council meetings, in organizing…
Sociology
Are you inquisitive, curious and interested in knowing how the social world works? If you want to learn about social structures and processes then a sociology course could be right…
Social Studies
Do you enjoy helping people? Are you interested in discovering and researching issues in the area of social justice? If you’re caring, a strong communicator and want to impact lives…
Equality Studies
Are you interested in exploring global equality, social justice and social inclusion? Do you have a critical mind and want to learn more about how to be inclusive, accepting and…
English Literature
Are you interested in studying a range of developments in English literature? From their beginnings to their development and where they are now you can look in depth at the…
Disability Studies
Disability Studies is a very important area. We are all equal and deserve the same opportunities despite the challenges we may face. Are you caring, kind and passionate about helping…
Development Studies
Development Studies is an important area of work that many communities, families and young people are very grateful for. Are you understanding? Do you like working with people and helping…
