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Bachelor of Arts (History)

College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies
Title of Award
Bachelor of Arts (History)
CAO Code
GY105
CAO Points
340(2024)
Average Intake
25
Delivery
On Campus
NFQ
Level 8
QQI/FET/FETAC Places
1
Award Type
Major
Next Intake
Septembr 2025
Duration
4 years

Why Choose This Course?

Study Abroad

Apply to study History overseas in Europe or North America as part of the BA History programme.

Work Placements

Explore work placement opportunities where highly-motivated students apply research skills in a range of settings like museums and archives.

Employability

Learn key analytical skills using varied and complex data to present clear, skills applicable in business, education, diplomacy and more.

Practical Training

Get hands-on experience in the use and recording of historical documents in a special Archives module.

Course Information

Accreditations & Awards

Shauna Mulligan

BA History offered me a wide-ranging programme taught by enthusiastic experts. It laid the foundation for me to pursue a Masters and now a PhD in global history at the University of Galway.

Shauna Mulligan

PhD student in History, University of Galway

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Why University of Galway?

World renowned research led university nestled in the vibrant heart of Galway city on Ireland's scenic West Coast.

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World University Ranking

Based on the QS World University Rankings

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Ranked first in Ireland for Sustainable Development

THE World Rankings

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5th in the EU for our Commitment to Sustainability

Times Higher Education’s Impact Rankings

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University of Galway is ranked in the Top 2% of Universities Globally

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Meet Our Alumni

To understand the world today, you need to understand the past.

BA History trains you in evidence-based understanding of past human experience while enhancing your cultural fluency about the world you live in.

Studying a diverse range of historical topics across time and space, BA History students gain an analytical edge in evaluating evidence and presenting research that is enriching for life and the world of work.

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