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Universities Ireland Atlantic Technological University - Galway Courses Higher Certificate in Arts in Heritage Studies

Higher Certificate in Arts in Heritage Studies
at Atlantic Technological University - Galway

Galway, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 10,500
Country Rank#19
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 6 TOEFL: 80

Program Overview

This two-year Higher Certificate in Heritage Studies at ATU Galway City campus provides students with a broad-based knowledge and understanding of the built, cultural, natural, and digital heritages of Ireland and Europe.

Heritage involves the practical application and use of the past in the present – in heritage tourism, visitor attractions, museum exhibitions, public history, community archaeology, conservation/restoration projects, festivals, reenactments, commemorations, national identities, genealogy, film, TV, radio, libraries, archives, and creative digitalisation.

Course Content
Modules:
- Ireland's Linguistic Traditions
- Irish & European History, 400-1200
- Earth Processes and Landforms 1
- Information Technology for Heritage Studies
- Cultural Studies: Ireland
Entry Requirement
The general minimum Leaving Certificate entry requirement is a Grade O6/H7 or better in six Leaving Certificate subjects including English or Irish and Mathematics, two of which must be passed in higher level papers at Grade H5 or higher.
Fees & Scholarships
For International Students: €10,500 per year.
Career Prospect
This course will appeal to students who are seeking a shorter period of study and a quicker route to up-skilling for operational positions in the cultural heritage, historic environment or tourism industries. Employment opportunities will exist in areas such as the following:
- Arts administration
- Antiques and collectibles
- Archaeology
- Business
- Charities and NGOs
- Civic trusts
- Civil service
- Community development
- Conservation and restoration
- Creative digital media
- Environmental consultancies
- Family history centres
- Genealogical companies
- Government departments
- Heritage agencies
- Heritage centres
- Hospitality
- Journalism
- Leisure
- Local authorities
- Museums
- National parks
- Publishing houses
- Retail outlets
- Technology companies
- Tour guiding
- Tourism agencies
- Visitor attractions

Cost Of Studying At Atlantic Technological University - Galway

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Higher Certificate in Arts in Heritage Studies at Atlantic Technological University - Galway