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Courses
Courses
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University Life
University Life
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Undergraduate Courses
We offer History at undergraduate level as part of the Bachelor of Arts (Joint-Honours) degree, or on the Bachelor of Arts (History) degree. We also offer the Diploma in History, for those interested in part-time and evening courses.
- BA (Joint-Honours)
- BA History
- Find out what our students think of our courses
- Merit Scholarships for International Students
The attraction of History is that it is about people: it concerns the totality of human experience in times past.The purpose of the undergraduate history course in Galway is to develop an understanding of the complexity of historical events and the processes of change in human society over the centuries, and to acquire the ability to communicate this understanding orally and in writing. Students of History consider not only the economies, societies and political systems that were forged in different places at different times, they also study the ideas that were expressed, the art and literatures produced, and the responses made by men and women to the various problems that confronted them during their lives. History is therefore not only a recognised academic subject in its own right, but one that enriches the experience of every other discipline.
In the course of their programme, students will learn to examine historical documents, weigh conflicting pieces of evidence, and assess the relative merits of differing interpretations. These skills train them in problem-solving and enable the development of a critical understanding.
QUICKLINKS TO ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
- Guide to essay writing in History
- History Cover Sheet
- Policy on late submission of Essays
- Marking Scale and Assessment Criteria
- Writing Centre: The Academic Writing Centre is a free drop-in facility where students can come and work on a one-to-one basis with qualified tutors in an informal setting.
Recommended light reading
We have produced a list of staff recommendations, if you are looking for suggestions for light historical reading outside term-time.