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Arts (Children and Youth Studies) Overview
Course Overview
University of Galway offers two exciting programme options dedicated to Children Studies:
- Arts with Children’s Studies (AWC)
- Arts in Children’s Studies (ACS)
After selecting GY110 on your CAO form, you will also be asked to select the stream (the programme) that you are applying to (AWC or ACS), Read more about each programme option belo.
Arts (Arts with Children's Studies) - AWC
A four year arts degree that offers the ability to study two general arts subjects to degree level, in addition to specialising in Children’s Studies. Ideal for those with a genuine desire to study other arts subjects, and those looking to pursue post-primary teaching.
Find out more: Arts (Arts with Children's Studies)
Arts (Children's Studies) - ACS
A four year arts degree in Children’s Studies that offers the option of also studying one modern language. Interdisciplinary, including work in the community in seven of eight semesters, and a half year or full year placement in Ireland or abroad.
Find out more: Arts (Children's Studies)
Applications and Selections
Who Teaches this Course
Requirements and Assessment
Key Facts
Entry Requirements
Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at O6/H7 level in the Leaving Certificate including Irish, English, another language, and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
Additional Requirements
Duration
4 years
Next start date
September 2023
A Level Grades (2022)
Average intake
Varies per stream
QQI/FET FETAC Entry Routes
Closing Date
NFQ level
Mode of study
ECTS weighting
240
Award
BA
CAO
GY110
Course code
Why Choose This Course?
Career Opportunities
To find out more about career opportunities, please visit the individual course stream wepbages:
Who’s Suited to This Course
Learning Outcomes
Transferable Skills Employers Value
Work Placement
Study Abroad
Related Student Organisations
Course Fees
Fees: EU
Fees: Tuition
Fees: Student Contribution
Fees: Student levy
Fees: Non EU
EU Fees are comprised of Tuition + Student Contribution Charge + Student Levy** €140. **Payable by all students and is not covered by SUSI. Further detail here.
Find out More
Arts (Arts with Children's Studies)
Dr. Kate Harvey
Programme Director
College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies
E kate.harvey@universityofgalway.ie
Find out more: Arts (Arts with Children's Studies) course page
Arts (Children's Studies)
Dr Michal Molcho
Programme Director
College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies
T: +353 91 493 668
E: michal.molcho@universityofgalway.ie
Find out more: Arts (Children's Studies) course page