BA Hons Classics Art History & Archaeology

at University College Dublin

First Year
 

You will take an interdisciplinary module based in the UCD Classical Museum and choose from the full list of Classics, Art History and Archaeology modules, including:
 

• Classical Greece

• Age of Augustus

• Lost Cities of the Ancient World

• Art of the Renaissance

• Baroque to Romanticism

• Exploring Archaeology

• Introduction to the Archaeology of Ireland

• The Human Past

• Anthropology.

Second Year
 

You will take an interdisciplinary core module based in UCD Special Collections and can choose a wide range of modules across the three subjects such as:
 

• Alexander & His Successors

• Early Roman Empire

• Greek Comedy

• Early Islamic Art & Architecture

• The Age of Michelangelo

• History and Theory of Photography

• Archaeology of Landscapes

• Archaeological Science

• Archaeological Field Skills

Third Year
 

You will choose from a range of options that will enable you to broaden your horizons and enrich your academic experience:
 

• Apply for a competitive internship in an area that interests you and/or relates to your area of study.

• Study abroad for a trimester/year to develop your language skills and immerse yourself in a new culture.

• Deepen your knowledge by studying a dedicated range of Classics, Art History, and Archaeology modules or pick from other recommended subjects like philosophy, business, information studies and innovation.

Fourth Year
 

Option of a research dissertation in the three disciplines and a selection from the full range of modules in Classics, Art History, and Archaeology.

General Requirements

Standard XII

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)

Intermediate Exam (some state boards)

Higher/Senior School Certificate/Examination (most state boards)

Average is calculated on best 5 recognised subjects

English Language Requirements

CBSE/AISSCE/CUSCE/ISC - English Language 80% OR IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent

IELTS

An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version.

TOEFL

A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section.

Non-EU fees for academic year 2022/23 are:

€ 20,500

Graduates will have skills in critical thinking and interdisciplinary analysis, which will prepare them for careers in: Cultural Heritage, Education, Archives, Media, Journalism, Public Service, Museums and Art Galleries, Research, and a wide range of private sector roles.

This course prepares students for graduate study in many areas including: Classics, Art HIstory, History, Film, Drama, Media Studies, Cultural Studies, Education, Archives, Cultural Policy and Arts Management. Graduates are also eligible for MLitt and PhD programmes in Classics, English and History.