| MH101 (all CAO sub-options are flexible, so you may register for up to four subjects from different groups regardless of the sub-option you chose on your CAO application) · A year of study is 60 credits; · Each subject is 15 credits; · Some subjects may be taken as a double subject (30 credits) in 1st year. Some double subject options cannot be taken together. By clicking on a subject you will see the two groups in which the double option appears; · Subjects requiring 30 credits: beginner level German and Spanish require 30 credits in 1st year as you will take extra language modules. Mathematics (Pure) requires 30 credits in 1st year (groups 1 and 3); · Most subjects require no previous knowledge but some have extra Leaving Certificate minimum entry requirements - see individual subjects for details; · Make your subject choices when you register on campus in September - you may make changes to these choices within the first four weeks of the semester; · Optional 1st year only 15 credit Critical Skills courses are available in all groups. Critical skills is not a progression subject. Timetable group: I | Take either 15 or 30 credits of Geography. If choosing Global Environments (from Group 6) you cannot choose another subject in Group 1, other than Geography - Living Landscapes. Please note: Global Environments will be available in Group 6 only. This means that if you select GY161 and GY162 you may not take any other Group 6 subjects. GY1V30 - GEOGRAPHY | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | - Either 15 credits of German (if you studied German in school to H4 Leaving Certificate or equivalent level) OR 30 credits of German (if you are a beginner).
- 30 credit beginner: the extra 15 credits for beginners are timetabled outside of groups 1-6 so you may choose other subjects from groups 2-6.
- Only 1 of these can be taken as a double subject since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German (beginner), History, International Development, Law, Sociology, Spanish (beginner).
GN1F30 - GERMAN FOR BEGINNERS | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | - Students who wish to take the 15-credit non-beginners option should note that the expectation is that students would normally have achieved at least a H4 at Leaving Certificate (or equivalent). Students with alternative qualifications or experience are welcome to contact the Academic Coordinator from the School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures by email to smllc@mu.ie - please include your student number in all correspondence.
- Within MH101, subjects from groups 2-6 may be selected (one per group).
GN1F15 - GERMAN FOR NON-BEGINNERS | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | - Either 15 or 30 credits of Law.
- If taking the 30 credit option: the extra 15 credits are timetabled outside of groups 1-6 so you may choose other subjects from groups 2-6.
- Only one of these can be taken as a double subject since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German (beginner), History, International Development, Law, Sociology, Spanish (beginner).
LW1V30 - LAW | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | - In 1st year, Mathematics (Pure) is taken as a double subject (timetabled in groups 1 and 3) with one or two other Arts subjects excluding groups 1 and 3.
- Admission to 2nd Arts Mathematics (Pure) (MT2DM or MT2MJ) is conditional on students obtaining a mark of 50% or better in the 1st year Mathematics (Pure) (MT1F30) examination.
- 1st year minimum entry requirement: Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) H2 Mathematics.
MT1F30 - MATHEMATICS (PURE) | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | - 15 credit option only in 1st year.
- Only one of these can be taken as a double subject since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German (beginner), History, International Development, Law, Sociology, Spanish (beginner).
PH1F15 - PHILOSOPHY | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | PD1SK - CREATIVE THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | MD1SK - DIGITAL CRITICAL SKILLS | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | CTL1LSK - SOCIAL ANALYSIS OF EVERYDAY LIFE | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | SK1USK - UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | | Timetable group: II | Please note: if you wish to gain accreditation in Business as a subject eligible for 2nd level teaching (after the required postgraduate degree in teaching), you should choose Business (Management) – MN1MV30. This Business (International Business) in Arts pathway will NOT guarantee the credits in Business disciplines required by the Teaching Council of Ireland (see the Teaching Council website for details). MN1IV30 - BUSINESS (INTERNATIONAL) | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | Please note: if you wish to gain accreditation in Business as a subject eligible for 2nd level teaching (after the required postgraduate degree in teaching), you should choose Business (Management) – MN1MV30. This Business (International Business) in Arts pathway will NOT guarantee the credits in Business disciplines required by the Teaching Council of Ireland (see the Teaching Council website for details). MN1IF15 - BUSINESS (INTERNATIONAL) | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | Please note: if you wish to gain accreditation in Business as a subject eligible for 2nd level teaching (after the required postgraduate degree in teaching), you should choose Business (Management) – MN1MV30. This Business (Management) in Arts pathway includes core modules across the Business disciplines required by the Teaching Council of Ireland (see the Teaching Council website for details). MN1MV30 - BUSINESS (MANAGEMENT) | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | Commencing September 2021 Please note: if you wish to gain accreditation in Business as a subject eligible for 2nd level teaching (after the required postgraduate degree in teaching), you should choose Business (Management) – MN1MV30. This Business (Management) in Arts pathway includes core modules across the Business disciplines required by the Teaching Council of Ireland (see the Teaching Council website for details). MN1MF15 - BUSINESS (MANAGEMENT) | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | Commencing September 2021 Please note: if you wish to gain accreditation in Business as a subject eligible for 2nd level teaching (after the required postgraduate degree in teaching), you should choose Business (Management) – MN1MV30. This Business (Marketing) in Arts pathway will NOT guarantee the credits in Business disciplines required by the Teaching Council of Ireland (see the Teaching Council website for details). MN1KF15 - BUSINESS (MARKETING) | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | Please note: if you wish to gain accreditation in Business as a subject eligible for 2nd level teaching (after the required postgraduate degree in teaching), you should choose Business (Management) – MN1MV30. This Business (International Business) in Arts pathway will NOT guarantee the credits in Business disciplines required by the Teaching Council of Ireland (see the Teaching Council website for details). MN1KV30 - BUSINESS (MARKETING) | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | LW1CF15 - CRIMINOLOGY | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | - Either 15 or 30 credits of History.
- If taking the 30 credit option: the extra 15 credits are timetabled outside of groups 1-6 so you may choose other subjects from groups 1, 3, 4, 5, 6.
- Only one of these can be taken as a double subject since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German (beginner), History, International Development, Law, Sociology, Spanish (beginner).
HY1V30 - HISTORY | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | Note: Students can take 15 credits in Timetable Group 5 OR 30 credits in Timetable Groups 5 and 2. MU1V30 - MUSIC | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | PD1SK - CREATIVE THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | MD1SK - DIGITAL CRITICAL SKILLS | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | CTL1LSK - SOCIAL ANALYSIS OF EVERYDAY LIFE | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | SK2USK - UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | | Timetable group: III | - Either 15 or 30 credits of English.
EN1V30 - ENGLISH | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | - Either 15 or 30 credits of International Development.
- If taking the 30 credit option: the extra 15 credits are timetabled outside of groups 1-6 so you may choose other subjects from groups 1, 2, 4, 5, 6.
- Only one of these can be taken as a double subject since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German (beginner), History, International Development, Law, Sociology, Spanish (beginner).
KD1V30 - INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | - 15 credit option only in 1st year.
- Recommended O3/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics.
MS1F15 - MATHEMATICAL STUDIES | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | - In 1st year, Mathematics (Pure) is taken as a double subject (timetabled in groups 1 and 3) with one or two other Arts subjects excluding groups 1 and 3.
- Admission to 2nd Arts Mathematics (Pure) (MT2DM or MT2MJ) is conditional on students obtaining a mark of 50% or better in the 1st year Mathematics (Pure) (MT1F30) examination.
- 1st year minimum entry requirement: Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) H2 Mathematics.
MT1F30 - MATHEMATICS (PURE) | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | PD1SK - CREATIVE THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | MD1SK - DIGITAL CRITICAL SKILLS | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | CTL1LSK - SOCIAL ANALYSIS OF EVERYDAY LIFE | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | SK3USK - UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | | Timetable group: IV | - Either 15 or 30 credits of Anthropology.
- If taking the 30 credit option: the extra 15 credits are timetabled outside of groups 1-6 so you may choose other subjects from groups 1, 2, 3, 5, 6.
- Only one of these can be taken as a double subject since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German (beginner), History, International Development, Law, Sociology, Spanish (beginner).
AN1V30 - ANTHROPOLOGY | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | - 15 credit option only in 1st year.
- Only one of these can be taken as a double subject since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German (beginner), History, International Development, Law, Sociology, Spanish (beginner).
- Recommend O4/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics.
EC1F15 - ECONOMICS | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | - 15 credit option only in 1st year.
- Only one of these can be taken as a double subject since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German (beginner), History, International Development, Law, Sociology, Spanish (beginner).
- Recommend O4/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics.
FN1F15 - FINANCE | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | MU1TF15 - MUSIC TECHNOLOGY | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | - 15 credit option only in 1st year.
- Only one of these can be taken as a double subject since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German (beginner), History, International Development, Law, Sociology, Spanish (beginner).
- All applicants are required to present H4 in Leaving Certificate Irish to study Nua-Ghaeilge.
NG1F15 - NUA-GHAEILGE | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | PD1SK - CREATIVE THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | MD1SK - DIGITAL CRITICAL SKILLS | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | CTL1LSK - SOCIAL ANALYSIS OF EVERYDAY LIFE | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | SK4USK - UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | | Timetable group: V | - Either 15 or 30 credits of Computer Science.
- If taking the 30 credit option: the extra 15 credits are timetabled outside of groups 1-6 so you may choose other subjects from groups 1, 2, 3, 4, 6.
- Only one of these can be taken as a double subject since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German (beginner), History, International Development, Law, Sociology, Spanish (beginner).
- Recommend O3/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics.
CS1V30 - COMPUTER SCIENCE | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | Note: Students can take 15 credits in Timetable Group 5 OR 30 credits in Timetable Groups 5 and 2. MU1V30 - MUSIC | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | SO1F15 - SOCIOLOGY | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | - Either 15 credits of Spanish (if you studied Spanish in school to H4 Leaving Certificate or equivalent level) OR 30 credits of Spanish (if you are a beginner).
- 30 credit beginner: the extra 15 credits for beginners are timetabled outside of groups 1-6 so you may choose other subjects from groups 1, 2, 3, 4, 6.
- Only one of these can be taken as a double subject since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German (beginner), History, International Development, Law, Sociology, Spanish (beginner).
SPA1F30 - SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | - Students who wish to take the 15-credit non-beginners option should note that the expectation is that students would normally have achieved at least a H4 at Leaving Certificate (or equivalent). Students with alternative qualifications or experience are welcome to contact the Academic Coordinator from the School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures by email to smllc@mu.ie - please include your student number in all correspondence.
- Within MH101, subjects from groups 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 may be selected (one per group).
SPA1F15 - SPANISH FOR NON-BEGINNERS | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | PD1SK - CREATIVE THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | MD1SK - DIGITAL CRITICAL SKILLS | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | CTL1LSK - SOCIAL ANALYSIS OF EVERYDAY LIFE | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | SK5USK - UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | | Timetable group: VI | AC1F15 - ACCOUNTING | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | Students are reminded that they should ensure to have a balance of credits over the two semesters. AC1V30 is the option that should be chosen if you wish to transfer to a denominated degree in Accounting in year 2 namely MH403 (FNAC), MH407 (BUSAC) or MH502 LWA or maximise professional Accounting exemptions. AC1V30 - ACCOUNTING | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | Commencing September 2022 CN1F30 - CHINESE STUDIES FOR BEGINNERS | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | FR1F30 - FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | - 15 credit option only in 1st year.
- Students who wish to take the 15-credit non-beginners option should note that the expectation is that students would normally have achieved at least a H4 at Leaving Certificate (or equivalent). Students with alternative qualifications or experience are welcome to contact the Academic Coordinator from the School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures by email to smllc@mu.ie - please include your student number in all correspondence.
- Within MH101, subjects from groups 1-5 may be selected (one per group).
FR1F15 - FRENCH FOR NON-BEGINNERS | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | Take either 15 or 30 credits of Geography. If choosing Global Environments (from Group 6) you cannot choose another subject in Group 1, other than Geography - Living Landscapes. Please note: Global Environments will be available in Group 6 only. This means that if you select GY161 and GY162 you may not take any other Group 6 subjects. GY1V30 - GEOGRAPHY | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | - 15 credit option only in 1st year.
- Only one of these can be taken as a double subject since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German (beginner), History, International Development, Law, Sociology, Spanish (beginner).
- Students who receive an overall 2:1 in first year (with a 2:1 in a Classical subject) may transfer to the BA in Classics in 2nd year.
GC1F15 - GREEK & ROMAN CIVILIZATION | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | - 15 credit option only in 1st year.
- Only one of these can be taken as a double subject since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German (beginner), History, International Development, Law, Sociology, Spanish (beginner).
MP1F15 - MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | MD1F15 - MEDIA & CULTURAL STUDIES | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | SG1F15 - MEDIEVAL CELTIC STUDIES | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | - 15 credit option only in 1st year.
- Only one of these can be taken as a double subject since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German (beginner), History, International Development, Law, Sociology, Spanish (beginner).
PO1F15 - POLITICS | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | - 15 credit option only in 1st year.
- Only one of these can be taken as a double subject since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German (beginner), History, International Development, Law, Sociology, Spanish (beginner).
PS1F15 - PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | Notes 1. Students taking Statistics as a subject in first Arts must also take either Mathematical Studies (MS1F15) or Mathematics (Pure) (MT1F30) as a co-requisite. 2. Statistics and Mathematical Studies/Mathematics (Pure) may be combined in Years 2 and 3, but they do not have to be. ST1F15 - STATISTICS | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | PD1SK - CREATIVE THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | MD1SK - DIGITAL CRITICAL SKILLS | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | CTL1LSK - SOCIAL ANALYSIS OF EVERYDAY LIFE | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | SK6USK - UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | | Timetable group: VII | ** Commencing 2022-2023 ** ML1SK - LANGUAGE AND CULTURE | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | PD1SK - CREATIVE THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | MD1SK - DIGITAL CRITICAL SKILLS | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | CTL1LSK - SOCIAL ANALYSIS OF EVERYDAY LIFE | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | SK7USK - UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | | |