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The Maynooth Bachelor of Arts is our most popular degree. Arts at Maynooth challenges our students to consider new perspectives and new ways of approaching problems and ideas. You will have the opportunity to gain a deep knowledge and understanding of your choice of subjects (choose up to four subjects from a range of thirty three) while developing critical thinking, analysis and communication skills. Being adaptable and reflective are key requirements in today's workplace and by fully engaging with your Bachelor of Arts programme, you will best position yourself for graduate employment or graduate studies once you complete your BA degree. 

We have further enhanced your opportunities to develop key skills through our Critical Skills, Electives and Experiential Learning options:

• Critical Skills is an optional, first year only, 15 credit course, with a specific focus on developing skills such as effective communication, creative thinking and problem solving - skills that will benefit you in your learning and future employment.
• Elective Streams - in 2nd year you’ll have the opportunity to take an Elective Stream. This is an optional 10 credit short course outside your main subjects which allows you to expand your university education and broaden your perspective. Compatible Electives will depend on your choice of subjects in MH101.
• You also have the option of taking an Erasmus or Study Abroad year in 3rd year, and graduating with a BA International after 4 years.
• We are developing our Experiential Learning programme to include: Community Based Service Learning, Enquiry/Project Based Learning, Undergraduate Research and Community Engagement and Volunteering.
• If you would like help deciding on your options, the dedicated Programme Advisory Office are there to assist students in making decisions regarding the best combination of subjects to suit them.

Visit our Maynooth Education pages for details on the New Maynooth Education - Critical Skills, Electives, flexible pathways.