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We explore environment, place, and space. We ask questions such as: How much climate change are we causing and how quickly? What sorts of attachments to home do people form and what happens when these are disrupted by migration? How is Ireland, and its regions, affected by economic globalisation?

• Through Geography, you will get to the heart of contemporary issues such as climate and environmental change, geopolitics, the transformation of modern societies and cultures, global health and social inequality, and how cities are evolving.
• Geography education at Maynooth includes field trips, both in Ireland and overseas.
• Students can choose 15 or 30 credits of Geography in first year and progress into a Single Major degree from second year.
• In your third year, you may opt for an industry placement module (subject to availability) to experience what it’s like to work with an organisation outside the University.
• You will learn to think critically, analysing how and why our world changes. Geography paves the way for active citizenship and lifelong learning.
• Our students develop a special way of thinking ‘spatially’, with space and place at the forefront of their analysis, and learn a range of skills which appeal to employers.
• Our students are taught by international experts in the fields of environment, place and space.

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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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTS 1	GY161	7.5	1
		GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTS 2	GY162	7.5	2
		LIVING LANDSCAPES 1	GY151	7.5	1
		LIVING LANDSCAPES 2	GY152	7.5	2

German currently tops the list of the 5 most in-demand foreign languages in Ireland among employers (cpl.com). As the native language to almost 100 million people around the world, German is a critical language for business, science and culture.

• Studying German at MU equips you with excellent language, communication, research, intercultural and analytical skills that help you stand out from the crowd.
• We have a wide range of exciting modules taught by international and local experts. Our students have opportunities to focus on linguistics, translation, history, politics, and the literary, visual and business cultures connected to German, alongside the language itself.
• If you’re a beginner, you can fast-track your progress by taking German as a double subject.

Why choose this subject?

• Language AND culture: discover how people live, think and interact in German-speaking countries. Our programme is specially designed to allow you to develop advanced competence and fluency in all
• key language areas, while expanding your cultural understanding, intercultural awareness, and your critical thinking and evaluative abilities.
• Small classes taught by experts: our language, linguistics and culture modules are generally taught in small class groups - an environment in which students thrive. Our staff are keen researchers, and this is integrated into our teaching and approach.
• Year Abroad: every student is encouraged to spend a year in a German-speaking country. You can study at a German-speaking university – we have links with over 20 universities in Germany and Austria - or work as a language teacher or be an Erasmus intern (subject to availability).
• Employability: 1,200 positions are currently open to graduates with strong German proficiency and intercultural skills.

Every student will have the opportunity to spend a year in a German-speaking country as an Erasmus student, Language assistant or Erasmus intern (subject to availability). German at MU Erasmus links include:

• large cities including Berlin, Munich and Vienna;
• smaller cities such as Graz, Potsdam, Leipzig and Bonn;
• towns like Bielefeld, Marburg and Tübingen.

Interested in teaching German? The Teaching Council of Ireland require all registered teachers of German to have spent a minimum of two months living in a German-speaking country. The Maynooth University School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures advise at least a three-month residency.

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• 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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		BEGINNERS' GERMAN 1	GN151	15	1
		BEGINNERS' GERMAN 2	GN152	15	2

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• 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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		GRUNDKURS SPRACHE 1	GN181	7.5	1
		GRUNDKURS SPRACHE 2	GN182	7.5	2

Choosing Law is ideal for people who want to experience it in their first year as part of a Bachelor of Arts degree and enjoy flexibility in their second and final year progression options.

• Flexibility and choice: students who successfully complete their first year law modules have the option of transferring to one of our specialised Law degrees (MH502 BCL or MH501 LLB). Tailor your degree to your interests while developing a broad skill set which is highly valued by employers
• Law can be taken as a single or double subject in first year allowing students to combine the study of core law subjects with options from up to 31 subject areas.
• At the end of second year, students of the BCL and LLB degrees (having moved from the BA degree) may apply to complete a work placement year in law firm (subject to availability).
• All Law students - BA, BCL and LLB - may apply to complete a year studying abroad at one of our partner institutions.
• Get involved in our numerous student societies: the student Law Society, European Law Students’ Association or Student FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centre) Society.

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• 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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		CONSTITUTIONAL LAW	LW158	5	2
		CONTRACT LAW	LW152	5	1
		CRIMINAL LAW	LW157	5	2
		INTRODUCTION TO LAW	LW155	2.5	1
		INTRODUCTION TO LAW II	LW156	2.5	2
		INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL RESEARCH	LW153	2.5	1
		LAW OF TORTS	LW151	5	1
		LEGAL RESEARCH METHODS	LW154	2.5	2

Mathematics is the logical and abstract study of pattern. It involves an interplay between the concrete and the abstract: the ever-changing world around us is one of the key inspirations for the invention and investigation of abstract mathematics, and the discoveries of abstract mathematics have important and unexpected applications in the world around us.

The Department offers multiple programmes to suit a range of Mathematical backgrounds, from the intensive Pure Mathematics programmes, which are aimed at students with a strong interest in abstract mathematics and a flair for analytical reasoning, to the more applied programmes which appeal to students who enjoy the more concrete areas of the subject.

• Students concentrate on Mathematics (Pure) - learning how to think hard and rigorously about Mathematical questions;
• In the final two years, central areas of Mathematics such as Complex Analysis, Topology and Group Theory are studied in depth;
• Select from a range of courses in rapidly growing areas such as: Differential Geometry, Numerical Analysis, Probability, Statistics and Graph Theory;
• Develop the ability to invent, criticise and perfect new Mathematics for yourself and to solve new problems;
• Take Mathematics topics related to key developments in technology, software, economics and other applications.
• See CAREER OPTIONS tab for more details about the range of Mathematics options at MU.

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• 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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		ABSTRACT ALGEBRA	MT242P	5	2
		ANALYSIS 1 (P)	MT232P	5	1
		FINITE MATHEMATICS	MT241P	5	1
		FOUNDATIONS OF EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY	MT251P	5	1
		INTEGRATION	MT231P	5	2
		MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS	MT234P	5	2

'Philosophy' is an ancient Greek word that means ‘love of wisdom’. The wisdom philosophy seeks is concerned with the big questions that everyone will eventually encounter in his or her life: What is happiness? What is love? Is there a god? What is the meaning of it all?

Philosophy approaches these questions both historically and systematically. Thinking philosophically requires knowledge of what those who have come before us have thought; but it also requires the ability to evaluate these positions critically.

Philosophy explores the foundations of all of reality and of all knowledge. To mention a few examples, there is a philosophy of language and a philosophy of music; political philosophy; ethics; a philosophy of science and a philosophy of religion. There is nothing that cannot be questioned philosophically, and there is no interest that cannot be combined with philosophy.

Philosophy is not the most practical of subjects. Yet every society needs philosophers—people who do not just live, love, work, raise children, etc., but who seek answers to the question “why”. This is the case particularly in the world today, which is changing so rapidly that one needs a solid grounding in order not to get lost.

Why choose this subject?

• A philosophy degree is not a qualification for any particular career; rather, one studies philosophy to lead an 'examined life', as Socrates put it. Studying philosophy is an investment in one’s life.
• This having been said, the expertise gained in philosophy is of great value in many different areas. Philosophy graduates are valued for their quick intelligence, ability to reason deeply, clearly and independently, and for their ability to take an overview on the problem or situation confronting them.
• At Maynooth, philosophy can also be studied in conjunction with mathematics and computer science (BSc in Computational Thinking). This degree pathway brings philosophy to bear on some of the cutting-edge issues of contemporary society.

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• 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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS: EXPLORING VALUE, JUSTICE, AND OUR RELATIONSHIP TO THE NON-HUMAN WORLD	PH157	7.5	2
		INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY: CULTIVATING CRITICAL THINKING AND INCLUSIVE PERSPECTIVES	PH156	7.5	1

This option will suit students interested in taking a language with Business (International).

• International Business is about conducting business in different countries and managing people and organisations in an increasingly globalised world.
• To effectively compete in this changing business landscape, organisations must offer goods and services across nations, regions, and continents outside of their home market and must also manage increasingly diverse workforces as nations, cultures, and markets converge.
• International Business provides the strategies, insights, and skills to respond to these challenges, enabling organisations to manage diverse people and operations and to compete for customers across the world.
• Business (International) can be taken with any subject not in Group 2 e.g. a language, Anthropology, Geography amongst others. Languages available include Chinese Studies, French, German, Nua-Ghaeilge and Spanish.
• Our International Business degree is ideal for students with a global outlook who wish to work either in local firms competing abroad or in subsidiaries of foreign multinationals, located either here or abroad.
• International Business students at Maynooth are offered a wide variety of choice. We offer modules that will develop both core business management knowledge as well as modules that provide a more specialist understanding of the international aspects of business.
• International Business students also have the option of taking a four year degree with a study year abroad, thus combining what they learn in university with insights into another culture.

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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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		GLOBAL BUSINESS AND MARKETING	MN159	7.5	1
		INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING	AC151	7.5	1
		MICROECONOMICS 1	EC101M	7.5	2
		ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR AND MANAGEMENT	MN155	7.5	2

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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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		GLOBAL BUSINESS AND MARKETING	MN159	7.5	1
		ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR AND MANAGEMENT	MN155	7.5	2

Management is about taking ideas and converting them into action: designing, making, and delivering products and services that customers and citizens want or need. Essentially, it is about organising to get things done.

• Managers are generalists and organisers; they need to know the fundamentals of all major aspects of business, from thinking about the business as a whole and its strategic direction, to organising the workforce, managing the effective use of information technology, managing supply chains locally and globally, and effectively managing costs and revenues.
• Managers are at the heart of how these complex functions are seamlessly combined to make the world look simple to customers. Our degree in Business Management (MH404) will equip you with the tools necessary to achieve this.
• Our faculty are a blend of international and local industry experts who bring profound insights into the practicality and complexity of Management.
• Management students also have the option of taking a four year degree with a study year abroad, thus combining what you learn in university with insights into another culture.
• If you are interested in a career as a second level teacher of business, Business (Management) is the subject to choose from the three business subjects available in MH101.
• Management students at Maynooth are offered unparalleled choice and flexibility. This degree offers you insights into all of the major functions of business, as well as the opportunity to undertake specialist options in the subjects you most enjoy so that you can shape your degree based on your own strengths and interests.

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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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		BUSINESS MODELS AND MARKETING	MN151	7.5	1
		INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING	AC151	7.5	1
		MICROECONOMICS 1	EC101M	7.5	2
		ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR AND MANAGEMENT	MN155	7.5	2

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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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		BUSINESS MODELS AND MARKETING	MN151	7.5	1
		ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR AND MANAGEMENT	MN155	7.5	2

• Marketing is all about customers, understanding their needs, how they behave and why they buy, so that businesses can build long term relationships with them. Creating and managing customers are central themes to what we teach and research at the Maynooth University School of Business.
• Marketing is a wide and varied discipline, connecting a firm to its customers in the marketplace. It is fast-paced and dynamic, interlinking with every other area of business to understand how value is created and captured for the company and its customers.
• Marketing is critical to the growth of a business – a key challenge from small local businesses to large global corporations. Using both traditional and digital tools, marketers must understand customer needs in order to create innovative products and service to meet those needs.

Marketing is both profoundly local and global, selling to one individual customer or to a large international market. Our faculty bring a rich and diverse expertise from both local and international markets across a broad range of topic areas, including digital marketing, online retailing, branding, communications and consumer behaviour. Together we offer students deep insights into the practicalities and applications of marketing, from what makes customers tick to how to make the best of market opportunities.

Our approach to Marketing provides students with a deep understanding of the marketing function, as well as wider management and business processes so you can deliver value to customers and your organisation. Options are available which allow you to specialise your degree according to your strengths and interests in the topic areas you enjoy most.

Marketing students also have the option of taking a four-year degree with a study year abroad,
thus combining what you learn in university with insights into another culture.

Business (Marketing) can be taken with any subject not in Group 2 e.g. Psychological Studies, Geography, Law, Anthropology, a language amongst others.

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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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		CONSUMER RESEARCH AND MARKETING	MN152	7.5	1
		ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR AND MANAGEMENT	MN155	7.5	2

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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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		CONSUMER RESEARCH AND MARKETING	MN152	7.5	1
		INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING	AC151	7.5	1
		MICROECONOMICS 1	EC101M	7.5	2
		ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR AND MANAGEMENT	MN155	7.5	2

Criminology is the study of crime, criminal behaviour and the criminal justice system. 

• At Maynooth, we offer a unique opportunity to study Criminology as part of a broad based Arts degree.
• You can choose Criminology in combination with other Arts subjects (including Law, Psychological Studies etc.) in first year, and then choose to continue with Criminology in second and third year.
• Maynooth University is the only University in the Republic of Ireland offering the opportunity to study Criminology as part of an Arts programme, and one of the few to offer a Law and Criminology degree (if you move from MH101 to MH502 in second year).
• Unique interdisciplinary programme with perspectives from sociology, psychology and economics as well as law.
• Flexibility and choice, including options to transfer into law.

LW1CF15 - CRIMINOLOGY

Credits: 15 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		EXPLORING CRIMINOLOGY	LW166	7.5	1
		INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE	LW165	7.5	2

History is the systematic examination of human experience over time. It attempts to explain the origins and evolution of the societies we live in, from as many points of view as possible.

• History explores the complex processes of social and economic change, the choice of one set of political or ethical values over another, the context in which new ideas arise, and much more. The written word is one way of gathering information about the past, but new technologies and research methods allow for the study of history to take place through other mediums.
• The Department’s long-standing reputation for excellence and leadership in historical scholarship both in Ireland and internationally is one reason for the popularity of History at Maynooth. We have also kept our discipline vibrant, engaging and of practical value to students. We provide a solid grounding in the practice of history and boast expertise in a wide range of specialist topics such as life in medieval Ireland, the intersection of American and world history, the First World War, and gender and sexual politics.

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• 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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		DOCUMENTS IN HISTORY	HY132	7.5	2
		INTRODUCTION TO MEDIEVAL HISTORY: VIKINGS AND NORMANS	HY121	7.5	1
		MAKING THE MODERN WORLD: THEMES IN HISTORY	HY122	7.5	2
		THE PRACTICE OF HISTORY	HY131	7.5	1

Studying Music at Maynooth, Ireland’s largest university music department, offers unparalleled choice and expertise, from performance to computer programming, from ancient traditions to contemporary experience, from high art to heavy metal.

• Our programmes are designed to ensure a broad and firm grounding in practical, compositional and academic work, with expanded opportunities to specialise in areas that really interest you the most in your final year.
• Performance, composition, music history (musicology including pop/rock) and the music of other cultures (ethnomusicology) are just a selection of different aspects of music you will study in the Music programme.
• Exciting and varied programme of practical, compositional and academic work.
• Students participate in ensembles such as the Chamber Choir and Traditional Music Ensemble.
• In your third year, you have the option to specialise in performance, composition or musicology. Some of the modules available include ‘Music and Entrepreneurship’, ‘Opera in Context’ and 'Popular Music Studies'.
• For those considering teaching Music at second level, the Teaching Council requirements are met by studying Music in the MH101 degree.

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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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		MUSIC STUDIES I	MU151	7.5	1
		MUSIC STUDIES II	MU152	7.5	2
		MUSIC TRADITIONS AND REPERTOIRES I	MU153	7.5	1
		MUSIC TRADITIONS AND REPERTOIRES II	MU154	7.5	2

Beginning with words on a page, English is a world-facing subject: it takes you across historical periods, cultures, locations and genres, from poetry and drama to the novel, film, and creative writing too.

As a student of English, you will learn about:

• Different literary forms from poetry and drama to the novel and film, as well as creative writing.
• The conditions that shape literature from history and geography to questions of gender, race, and class.
• How literary texts enable us to understand our own complex world.
• Different approaches to and theories of literature.
• How different schools of critical thought or areas have shaped and reshaped the subject of English literary studies.

Engaging in critical debate about the meaning and value of literature will help you to:

• Foster your critical and creative abilities.
• Develop awareness of the multi-dimensional nature of human situations.
• Approach problems with an open and enquiring mind.
• Gain analytical skills, finely-honed writing skills and develop critical thinking – skills which appeal greatly to future employers. Maynooth University Department of English boasts notable expertise in a wide range of literature from the early modern to the present day, and from Irish literature to American, African, Arab and global literatures. Our lecturers’ research expertise informs their teaching and provides you as a student with current critical thinking in the broad field of English studies. Our degree reflects the changing, global nature of English language literature while also providing you with a thorough understanding of established literary traditions.

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Update 16 February 2024

Please note it is not possible to take 30 credits of English in the MH109/MEDST programme due to a timetable clash with a compulsory Media Studies module. 

EN1V30 - ENGLISH

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		ADDITIONAL STUDIES IN ENGLISH 2A: WRITING IN HISTORY	EN106	7.5	1
		ADDITIONAL STUDIES IN ENGLISH 2B: LITERARY CRITICISM AND THEORY	EN107	7.5	2
		FOUNDATIONAL ENGLISH 1A: PROSE AND FICTION	EN101	7.5	1
		FOUNDATIONAL ENGLISH 1B: POETRY AND DRAMA	EN102	7.5	2

International development looks at the development challenges and opportunities confronting people and societies living in the Global South (including Africa, Asia and Latin America), while addressing the myriad of global challenges associated with sustainable development for the planet as a whole. As a student of International Development in the Bachelor of Arts degree you will explore issues such as globalisation, climate change, food security, poverty, conflict, disasters and other humanitarian emergencies, human rights, health, education, gender, inequality and empowerment, from an international development perspective.

• Gain an understanding of development activism and how development can be planned, organised and managed to meet the needs of all, especially the most marginalised communities around the world.
• We will focus on the roles and effectiveness of international and national development actors (UN, Governments, NGO’s and Civil Society groups) and market actors in meeting development challenges, and in providing a better world for all.

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• 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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES - CLIMATE JUSTICE, TECHNOLOGY AND THE PLANET	KD156	7.5	2
		MIGRATION, CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT	KD158	7.5	2
		STATES, MARKETS AND GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES	KD159	7.5	1
		UNDERSTANDING GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT	KD157	7.5	1

Mathematics is the logical and abstract study of pattern. It involves an interplay between the concrete and the abstract: the ever-changing world around us is one of the key inspirations for the invention and investigation of abstract mathematics, and the discoveries of abstract mathematics have important and unexpected applications in the world around us.

• Our Mathematics degrees aim to bridge the gap between school Mathematics and current frontiers of knowledge. You will learn to think hard and rigorously about questions and to solve new problems – invaluable skills that can be transferred to any area of life and any job you hold in future.
• A degree in a Mathematical discipline opens the door to jobs in a variety of fields such as finance, trading, insurance, information technology, education, data analysis, scientific research and development.
• The Department offers multiple programmes to suit a range of Mathematical backgrounds, from the intensive Pure Mathematics programmes which are aimed at students with a strong interest in abstract mathematics and a flair for analytical reasoning to the more applied programmes which appeal to students who enjoy the more concrete areas of the subject. 
• The academic staff in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics have a diverse range of research interests in areas including algebra, analysis, data analysis, dynamics, geometry, number theory, statistical modelling and topology.
• See CAREER OPTIONS tab for more details about the range of Mathematics options at MU.

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• 15 credit option only in 1st year.
• Recommended O3/H7 Leaving Certificate Mathematics.

MS1F15 - MATHEMATICAL STUDIES

Credits: 15 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		INTRODUCTION TO CALCULUS (A)	MT105A	7.5	1
		INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS (A)	ST122	5	2
		LINEAR ALGEBRA 1 (A)	MT112A	2.5	2

Mathematics is the logical and abstract study of pattern. It involves an interplay between the concrete and the abstract: the ever-changing world around us is one of the key inspirations for the invention and investigation of abstract mathematics, and the discoveries of abstract mathematics have important and unexpected applications in the world around us.

The Department offers multiple programmes to suit a range of Mathematical backgrounds, from the intensive Pure Mathematics programmes, which are aimed at students with a strong interest in abstract mathematics and a flair for analytical reasoning, to the more applied programmes which appeal to students who enjoy the more concrete areas of the subject.

• Students concentrate on Mathematics (Pure) - learning how to think hard and rigorously about Mathematical questions;
• In the final two years, central areas of Mathematics such as Complex Analysis, Topology and Group Theory are studied in depth;
• Select from a range of courses in rapidly growing areas such as: Differential Geometry, Numerical Analysis, Probability, Statistics and Graph Theory;
• Develop the ability to invent, criticise and perfect new Mathematics for yourself and to solve new problems;
• Take Mathematics topics related to key developments in technology, software, economics and other applications.
• See CAREER OPTIONS tab for more details about the range of Mathematics options at MU.

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• 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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		ABSTRACT ALGEBRA	MT242P	5	2
		ANALYSIS 1 (P)	MT232P	5	1
		FINITE MATHEMATICS	MT241P	5	1
		FOUNDATIONS OF EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY	MT251P	5	1
		INTEGRATION	MT231P	5	2
		MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS	MT234P	5	2

Anthropology is the comparative study of human society and culture. By closely observing and analyzing different ways of life around the world, from tribal villages to Wall Street offices, anthropologists create new knowledge about human nature and what it means to be human today.

• You will learn how to research cultural practices and social institutions such as: religion and ritual, kinship and family, economy and the market, politics and government, language and performance, science and technology, traditional healing and biomedicine, and much more.
• You can also study forensic anthropology, which applies skeletal analysis and archaeological techniques to solve criminal cases.
• You will engage in practical, experiential learning, including ethnographic fieldwork projects.
• Anthropology fosters creativity and imagination by helping us to think beyond our own pre-conceived world views. By cultivating better understanding across cultures, anthropologists also confront forms of prejudice, injustice and inequality.

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• 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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		ANTHROPOLOGY MATTERS	AN169	7.5	2
		BEING HUMAN: UNDERSTANDING OUR MATERIAL AND DIGITAL WORLDS	AN168	7.5	1
		INTRODUCING ANTHROPOLOGY	AN167	7.5	1
		MAGIC AND WITCHCRAFT	AN170	7.5	2

Economics is a social science that helps us to understand the behaviour of decision makers such as consumers, firms, workers, governments, investors, central banks, policy makers.

• Economists are not defined by the subject matter that they study but rather by the way they approach a given topic. Economics provides a framework for understanding problems and learning how to solve them.
• There is a misconception about economics. People tend to think that economics is all about money and profits, but economics is much more than that. It is about understanding the past, predicting the future, and making evidence-based policy recommendations.
• Economists aim to find feasible solutions to help improve people's lives. This involves tackling important societal problems such as: how to reduce gender in equality and racial discrimination, how to create international cooperation to protect the environment, how to break the poverty trap in less-developed countries, how to reduce crime.
• Economists use game theory to analyse strategic interaction to answer questions such as: What is the optimal pricing and advertisement strategy for a firm? How should we set political campaign financing rules to improve the quality of our democracy? How should patents be designed to foster innovation but not curtail competition?
• Economists use statistical techniques to understand the market and how people respond to incentives. By determining causal relationships, economists can make evidence-based policy recommendations at the firm and state level.

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• 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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		INTRODUCTION TO MACROECONOMICS AND TO QUANTITATIVE METHODS	EC103	7.5	2
		MICROECONOMICS 1	EC101	7.5	1

Finance is taught as an application of Economics. It examines the role of government and international organisations in the management and regulation of financial markets. Finance is the study of investment risk and reward.

You don’t need to have any previous knowledge of Finance, only an interest in how the financial sector and the economy works and a desire to know more. The ability to work in a second language is an advantage for Finance graduates. As an Arts student, you may combine Finance with Chinese, French, German, or Spanish – all are available at beginner/non-beginner level (except Chinese - only beginner level).

The Department is made up of an accomplished group of academics with an international reputation for excellence in research and teaching.

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• 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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		INTRODUCTION TO MACROECONOMICS AND TO QUANTITATIVE METHODS	EC103	7.5	2
		MICROECONOMICS 1	EC101	7.5	1

Music Technology is a unique opportunity to combine Music Technology with Music, Computer Science and a wide range of other disciplines.

• Strikes a balance between practice and theory. You gain hands-on experience of the practical skills involved in music technology while learning about essential concepts.
• Wide in scope, including recording and sound engineering, computer music programming, sound design, composition, acoustics and psychoacoustics.
• Studying Music Technology offers an opportunity to develop and combine your creative and technical abilities. Facilities include a recording studio; a live room; a 5.1 mastering studio; Mac laboratories utilising Pro Tools software; field recording resources.
• Our programme is designed to ensure a broad and firm grounding in practical and theoretical work, with expanded opportunities to specialise in the areas that interest you the most in your final year. Final year students oversee significant recording and composition projects, or work towards instrument and software development.

MU1TF15 - MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

Credits: 15 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		INTRODUCTION TO AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES I	MU158	7.5	1
		INTRODUCTION TO AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES II	CS169	7.5	2

Students of the Modern Irish course study the language (spoken and written) and aspects of literature and culture.

• Our students learn about the diversity and rich heritage of the Irish language, and also acquire skills which will be advantageous to them throughout their lives, irrespective of which career they choose. They will accomplish this in a friendly, open Department that has a strong commitment to Irish and to learning.
• Spoken and written Irish are obviously central to our course and students are given every encouragement and support to improve their oral and written skills. To this end, students normally spend a period of residence in the Gaeltacht.
• Our modules allow students to gain a deep appreciation of contemporary Irish literature - poetry, prose and drama. Modules are also offered on earlier periods of Irish literature, including Bardic Poetry, the Fenian Cycle and poetry of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. There also are optional modules on Scottish Gaelic, on Irish personal and place names, on the sean-nós singing tradition, and on Irish-language oral traditions and performing arts. In addition to practical workshops and tutorials on written and spoken Irish, we also offer modules on the sociolinguistics of Irish and on the phonology and dialectology of the modern language.

Many aspects of Irish studies are researched in the Department, both language and literature, old and new, as well as other related areas of study. Among the courses offered are Linguistics, Folklore, Literary Criticism, Scottish Gaelic, Early
Modern Irish, Irish Place and Personal Names, the sean-nós singing tradition, and Irish-language/ Gaeltacht performing arts. Irish is studied both as a living language and as a valuable part of Irish and European cultural heritage.

All lectures, tutorials and workshops are through the medium of the Irish language, as is all communication with the Department, and while the first-year course places significant emphasis on the written language (i.e. grammar), no prior knowledge of grammar is necessary.

There is an Irish language support centre, An Droichead, which provides assistance to students, first year students in particular, who are struggling with the language. This works on a peer-tutoring basis, with second and third year students tutoring groups of no more than five students – allowing students to ask questions, to practice structures, etc

Déanann mic léinn na Nua-Ghaeilge staidéar ar an teanga (labhartha agus scríofa) agus ar ghnéithe den litríocht agus den chultúr.

• Foghlaimíonn ár mic léinn faoin ilghnéitheacht agus faoin oidhreacht shaibhir atá ag an nGaeilge, chomh maith le scileanna a bheidh úsáideach dóibh le linn a saoil, is cuma cén ghairm a roghnóidh siad. Baineann siad an méid sin amach i Roinn atá cairdiúil agus oscailte agus atá tiomanta don Ghaeilge agus don fhoghlaim.
• Tá ról lárnach ag an nGaeilge scríofa agus labhartha inár gcúrsa agus tugtar gach spreagadh do mhic léinn a scileanna labhartha agus scríofa a fheabhsú. Chuige sin, caitheann mic léinn tréimhse chónaithe sa Ghaeltacht de ghnáth.
• Tugtar modúil ar an litríocht chomhaimseartha ionas gur féidir le mic léinn eolas grinn a chur ar fhilíocht, ar phrós agus ar dhrámaíocht na Gaeilge. Cuirtear modúil ar fáil fosta ar an
• litríocht a bhaineann le tréimhsí níos luaithe, ina measc sin, filíocht na mBard, an Fhiannaíocht, filíocht an 17ú haois, an 18ú haois agus an 19ú haois. Tá modúil roghnacha ar fáil ar Ghaeilge na hAlban, ar ainmneacha pearsanta agus logainmneacha na hÉireann, agus thraidisiún
• na hamhránaíochta, agus ar thaibhealaíona na Gaeilge agus na Gaeltachta. Mar aon le ceardlanna praiticiúla agus ranganna teagaisc ar an nGaeilge scríofa agus labhartha, cuirimid modúl ar shochtheangeolaíocht na Gaeilge agus ar chanúineolaíocht na nuatheanga ar fáil.
• Is iomaí gné de léann na Gaeilge a ndéantar taighde uirthi sa Roinn, idir theanga agus litríocht, idir shean agus nua, chomh maith le réimsí léinn atá gaolmhar don teanga. Orthu sin tá, mar shampla, an Teangeolaíocht, an Béaloideas,
• An Chritic Liteartha, Gaeilge na hAlban, an Nua-Ghaeilge Mhoch, Logainmneacha agus Ainmneacha Pearsanta na Gaeilge, Traidisiún na hAmhránaíochta, Taibhealaíona na Gaeilge agus na Gaeltachta, agus an Cleachtas Cruthaitheach. Pléitear leis an nGaeilge mar theanga bheo agus mar chuid luachmhar d’oidhreacht chultúrtha na hÉireann agus na hEorpa.
• Trí mheán na Gaeilge a bhíonn na léachtaí, na ranganna teagaisc agus na ceardlanna ar fad, agus déantar gach cumarsáid leis an Roinn trí mheán na Gaeilge. Cé go gcuireann cúrsa na chéad bhliana béim shuntasach ar an teanga scríofa (i.e gramadach), ní theastaíonn réamheolas ar an ngramadach uait.
• Tá ionad tacaíochta Gaeilge, An Droichead, ar fáil a chuireann cabhair ar fáil do mhic léinn, mic léinn na chéad bhliana go háirithe, atá ag streachailt leis an teanga. Piartheagasc atá i gceist, agus mic léinn na dara agus na tríú bliana i mbun grúpaí beaga a stiúradh. Ní bhíonn níos mó ná cúigear mac léinn i ngach grúpa agus bíonn deis ag mic léinn ceisteanna a chur, cleachtadh a dhéanamh ar struchtúir, srl.

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• 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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		TEANGA AGUS LITRÍOCHT NA GAEILGE 1	NG151	7.5	1
		TEANGA AGUS LITRÍOCHT NA GAEILGE 2	NG152	7.5	2

Computer Science at Maynooth University is the study of the principals and use of computers and software. Students enjoy the huge benefit of studying other Arts subjects with Computer Science in first year with options to take different degree paths afterwards. Advanced topics such as computer vision, theoretical computer studies, robotics, cryptography and artificial intelligence may be studied, depending on the pathway students take.

• The Department of Computer Science at Maynooth University was founded in 1987 and is located in the Eolas Building. Our laboratories and equipment provide excellent facilities for practical work and all our courses include a mix of lectures and lab work. Many of our students also spend time working in industry as part of their degree, which enhances their employment opportunities once they graduate.
• We endeavour to provide a supportive and enjoyable atmosphere for learning through our Computer Science Support Centre, extensive assistance during practical work and we are always available outside of lectures to help our students.

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• 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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		COMPUTER SYSTEMS I	CS171	7.5	1
		COMPUTER SYSTEMS II	CS172	7.5	2
		INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE I	CS161	7.5	1
		INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE II	CS162	7.5	2

Studying Music at Maynooth, Ireland’s largest university music department, offers unparalleled choice and expertise, from performance to computer programming, from ancient traditions to contemporary experience, from high art to heavy metal.

• Our programmes are designed to ensure a broad and firm grounding in practical, compositional and academic work, with expanded opportunities to specialise in areas that really interest you the most in your final year.
• Performance, composition, music history (musicology including pop/rock) and the music of other cultures (ethnomusicology) are just a selection of different aspects of music you will study in the Music programme.
• Exciting and varied programme of practical, compositional and academic work.
• Students participate in ensembles such as the Chamber Choir and Traditional Music Ensemble.
• In your third year, you have the option to specialise in performance, composition or musicology. Some of the modules available include ‘Music and Entrepreneurship’, ‘Opera in Context’ and 'Popular Music Studies'.
• For those considering teaching Music at second level, the Teaching Council requirements are met by studying Music in the MH101 degree.

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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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		MUSIC STUDIES I	MU151	7.5	1
		MUSIC STUDIES II	MU152	7.5	2
		MUSIC TRADITIONS AND REPERTOIRES I	MU153	7.5	1
		MUSIC TRADITIONS AND REPERTOIRES II	MU154	7.5	2

Sociology is a subject that opens your mind, that helps you to connect your own lived experience to the wider social and economic context, and that offers the opportunity to engage in an empowering form of student-led learning. Our graduates often speak of studying Sociology as a “life changing” experience.

The Sociology Department is widely acknowledged as a leading national and international centre of teaching and research excellence, as well as an
exemplar of public sociology and engagement. We seek to equip you with the necessary resources and skills – intellectual, methodological, communicative and active citizenship – to meet the challenges of our fast-changing contemporary society and to contribute productively to social transformation.

Sociology is the study of human social life, groups and societies. It is a discipline that teaches you to:

• develop critical skills and powers of argumentation based on empirical evidence.
• become a creative thinker and to think outside of the box.
• engage in a constructive enterprise, oriented toward the promotion of equality and social justice.

Taking Politics and/or Sociology to degree level is an ideal preparation to teach Politics and Society at second level following a Professional Master of Education (PME).

SO1F15 - SOCIOLOGY

Credits: 15 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		SOCIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS: CONTEMPORARY IRISH SOCIETY	SO155	7.5	2
		SOCIOLOGICAL IMAGINATION	SO152	7.5	1

If you want to achieve a high level of competency in a modern European language, as well as learn about Spanish and Latin American culture and society more generally, studying Spanish as part of our BA degree is for you.

• As a student of Spanish, you will have a twin focus on language and culture. Through language classes and with supporting material such as film, literature and cultural events, you will aim to become a fluent speaker and writer of Spanish. If you’re a beginner, you can take intensive language classes.
• Over the course of your degree programme, you will receive an excellent grounding in all aspects of Spanish language through core modules in Spanish Grammar, Professional Spanish and Translation. In your second and final years you can choose from a broad range of optional modules, such as Linguistics, Spanish Literature and Cinema, Latin American Literature and Cinema, Catalan and Portuguese.
• This is a unique opportunity and a "lifechanging" experience, as any of our past students who have spent a year abroad can attest. You also have the opportunity to work as a Teaching Assistant in Spain (subject to availability), which is a great asset to have on your CV.

Students interested in teaching Spanish should note that the Teaching Council of Ireland require all registered teachers of Spanish to have spent a minimum of two months living in a Spanish-speaking country. The Maynooth University School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures advise at least a three-month residency. Students who successfully complete a year abroad as part of their programme are conferred with a 4-year BA International.

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• 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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		BEGINNERS' SPANISH 1	SPA151	15	1
		BEGINNERS' SPANISH 2	SPA152	15	2

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• 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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		CONTINUING SPANISH 1	SPA181	7.5	1
		CONTINUING SPANISH 2	SPA182	7.5	2

You will study Accounting (the language of finance and business) along with up to three other Arts subjects in first year.
The unique flexibility of the MU Arts programme provides you with the option of transferring in to one of our designated accounting programmes at the end of first year.

• By choosing to study accounting, you are opening up the possibility of becoming a professional accountant which offers a rewarding career with international mobility and high earning potential.
• You will engage with expert faculty, who foster an engaging, friendly, supportive and dynamic learning environment.
• Understanding the language of Accounting will be advantageous to you if you work in a business or set up your own business.
• By choosing to study accounting, you could also pursue a career in teaching.
• The extensive range of subjects available in the BA programme allows you to combine the study of accounting with other subjects that suit your interests. No prior knowledge of accounting is required, as we teach it from first principles.
• Become a highly sought-after graduate possessing the technical accounting and transferable skills required of future business leaders which allows students to pursue rewarding career opportunities.
• Depending on your 1st year results, you may have the opportunity to move from MH101 into one of our specialised degree programmes in accounting, thereby opening up further study and work experience opportunities.

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• 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.

• 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 to maximise professional Accounting exemptions.

AC1F15 - ACCOUNTING

Credits: 15 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I	AC152	7.5	2
		INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING	AC151	7.5	1

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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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I	AC152	7.5	2
		FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING	AC160	7.5	2
		INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING	AC151	7.5	1
		PROFESSIONAL AND LEARNING SKILLS	MN157	7.5	1
		UNIVERSAL CRITICAL SKILLS (INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY LEARNING AND BEYOND) - A	SK1057	7.5	1

A wide range of subjects including Chinese language, culture, society and history are covered in this course.

Chinese Studies is offered at two levels, one for absolute beginners and one for those who already have some prior knowledge of the language.

• In third year you will have the exciting opportunity to study in one of Maynooth University’s partner universities in China. This will improve your language ability, foster intercultural competence and help you to acquire the skills and confidence that you need in today’s job market. Throughout your year abroad Maynooth University’s International Office and Beijing office staff will be there to support you.
• Learning Chinese connects you to over 1.3 billion speakers of Mandarin Chinese worldwide.
• As Ireland rapidly expands its trade in goods and services with China, there is a growing demand for graduates with strong Chinese language skills and an understanding of Chinese society and culture.
• The introduction of Mandarin Chinese as a curricular subject for the Leaving Certificate examination means that there is an emerging need for teachers of Chinese at post-primary level.
• At Maynooth University you have the opportunity to study Chinese along with a wide variety of other subjects. You can choose subjects you are familiar with or entirely new ones! Learning Chinese provides a window to understanding the world. Learning about the Chinese language, culture and society will help you to acquire new skills and develop unique interests that will be of considerable value to you in your future career. These skills and interests will make you stand out from the crowd and enable you to be more competitive in the global market.

CN1F30 - CHINESE STUDIES FOR BEGINNERS

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		BEGINNERS' MANDARIN CHINESE 1	CN151	15	1
		BEGINNERS' MANDARIN CHINESE 2	CN152	15	2

Students have been studying French at Maynooth since the foundation of the college in 1795.

• French is a world language, spoken by 300 million people on several continents and in French territories overseas.
• If you would like to attain a high level of competency in a modern European and world language, as well as learn about French and Francophone cultures past and present, studying French as part of our degree programme is the path for you.
• Over the course of your degree programme, you will receive an excellent grounding in all aspects of French language through core modules in French Grammar, Writing in French, Oral Expression, and Listening Skills. In second year and final year, you may choose from a range of optional modules in French and Francophone culture, such as Politics and Ideas, Literature and Society, Women’s Writing, Linguistics, Translation and Cinema (depending on availability).

What distinguishes French at Maynooth is a strong tradition of teaching the French language, literature and culture, with much teaching taking place through the medium of French (for those taking the non-beginner stream).

• Maynooth has a network of exchanges with universities in countries where French is spoken. Studying French opens a world of exciting opportunities.
• As part of this programme, you may also spend a year studying at a French-speaking university or working as a language teacher in France (subject to availability).
• At Maynooth University, students gain a thorough grounding in the language and acquire a familiarity with a world language expressing vibrant cultures and diverse histories. French is offered in a friendly, supportive environment at non-beginner level (Leaving Certificate H4 in French or equivalent recommended) from first year, and also at beginner level (no minimum requirement - but the recommendation is to attend all lectures from the beginning of semester one).
• Students interested in teaching French should note that the Teaching Council of Ireland requires all registered teachers of French to have spent some time living in a French-speaking country. The Maynooth University School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures advises at least a three-month residency. Students who successfully complete a year abroad as part of their programme are conferred with a 4-year BA International.

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It is not permitted to take FR152 on its own; it must be taken with FR152.

FR1F30 - FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		BEGINNERS' FRENCH 1	FR151	15	1
		BEGINNERS' FRENCH 2	FR152	15	2

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• 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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		CONTINUING FRENCH 1	FR181	7.5	1
		CONTINUING FRENCH 2	FR182	7.5	2

We explore environment, place, and space. We ask questions such as: How much climate change are we causing and how quickly? What sorts of attachments to home do people form and what happens when these are disrupted by migration? How is Ireland, and its regions, affected by economic globalisation?

• Through Geography, you will get to the heart of contemporary issues such as climate and environmental change, geopolitics, the transformation of modern societies and cultures, global health and social inequality, and how cities are evolving.
• Geography education at Maynooth includes field trips, both in Ireland and overseas.
• Students can choose 15 or 30 credits of Geography in first year and progress into a Single Major degree from second year.
• In your third year, you may opt for an industry placement module (subject to availability) to experience what it’s like to work with an organisation outside the University.
• You will learn to think critically, analysing how and why our world changes. Geography paves the way for active citizenship and lifelong learning.
• Our students develop a special way of thinking ‘spatially’, with space and place at the forefront of their analysis, and learn a range of skills which appeal to employers.
• Our students are taught by international experts in the fields of environment, place and space.

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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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTS 1	GY161	7.5	1
		GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTS 2	GY162	7.5	2
		LIVING LANDSCAPES 1	GY151	7.5	1
		LIVING LANDSCAPES 2	GY152	7.5	2

Greek and Roman Civilization involves study of the history, literature, art, philosophy and material culture of two of the most influential periods in human history.
As an interdisciplinary subject, Classics spans an immense range of human experience over some 1700 years, from the late Bronze Age through to the “fall” of the Roman Empire. Greek and Roman civilizations were of foundational importance for medieval, Renaissance and modern Europe, and can claim an almost global impact.

• In Maynooth, students are introduced to the complexities and diversity of the ancient Mediterranean cultures, through many perspectives. Themes explored in individual modules include mythology and the gods; war and heroism; colonies, cities, civilization and “the barbarian”; ideologies of empire; people and elites; women and gender; friendship, sexuality, and norms of beauty; ideas of justice, law, happiness, and the holy.
• All material is studied in English translation. No previous knowledge of the subject is required or expected. Options exist for students to take modules in Greek and/or Latin languages as part of the programme in Greek & Roman Civilization

Tradition and influence. Study of Greek and Roman civilizations goes back to the foundation of Maynooth as a college in 1795. All the “greats” have studied Greece and Rome in some form, including (but not limited to) Karl Marx, W.B. Yeats, Seamus Heaney and J.K. Rowling.

The Department enjoys an excellent reputation for both teaching and research. Staff are friendly, and relatively small class sizes allow students to get individual attention and feel at home.

Interdisciplinary. Few other degrees offer as much, from heroic epic and lyric songs to philosophical systems to imperial politics. An all-round education that complements many other courses, laying the foundation for success in many careers and walks of life.

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• 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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		GOD & HEROES: INTRODUCTION TO GREEK CIVILIZATION	GC151	7.5	1
		MAKING ROME: CULTURE, POLITICS AND SOCIETY IN THE ROMAN REPUBLIC	GC152	7.5	2

Mathematical physics, or theoretical physics, is the study of the fundamental laws of nature that govern our existence; from the interactions of quarks and gluons through the properties of metals and the aerodynamics of flight, to the evolution of stars and galaxies.

• Many of the technologies we now take for granted have their origins in fundamental physics research, including PET scanners, lasers, Wi-Fi and the world wide web.
• Theoretical physics challenges our deeply held notions of what the world is like, and has led to developments in thinking from philosophy to genetics and neuroscience.
• The study of Mathematical Physics at Maynooth University has a long and distinguished tradition, of over 200 years. Modern theoretical physics and applied mathematics are exciting and dynamic fields, and this excitement is reflected in the research projects which are pursued in the Department.
• As well as being introduced to the major ideas and developments in theoretical physics and applied mathematics, you will be equipped with the tools to meet current and future developments in science, engineering, finance and other technologies of the future.
• Maynooth offers the unique possibility of combining Mathematical Physics with subjects such as Music, Philosophy or Geography.

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• 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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		MECHANICS 1 & SPECIAL RELATIVITY	MP110	7.5	1
		MECHANICS 2 & MODERN PHYSICS	MP112	7.5	2

By studying Media & Cultural Studies, you’ll get to explore the ways that film, television, social media, print media and radio shape your lived experience.

• You’ll have the opportunity to research and analyse media genres like advertising and documentary, media subcultures and fandoms, and media technologies and platforms like video streaming and TikTok.
• You’ll develop your employability and professionalism through your exploration of media and cultural industries and working lives.
• This subject is focused on critical dimensions of media and culture. To develop your skills in digital and audio-visual practice, you should apply to MH109 Media Studies
• Develop understanding of how media shapes our ways of being in the world
• Build knowledge of the key practices and processes of the ever growing and ever changing media and cultural industries
• Learn how to engage effectively and critically with an increasingly mediated world

MD1F15 - MEDIA & CULTURAL STUDIES

Credits: 15 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA AND CULTURAL STUDIES I	MD160	7.5	1
		INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA AND CULTURAL STUDIES II	MD161	7.5	2

Anyone with an interest in history, archaeology, languages or literature will be captivated by the topics on offer in this subject: from Cú Chulainn to Clonmacnoise, all aspects of Medieval Celtic Studies are explored.

The diverse range of topics encompasses heroic literature and pre-historic archaeology, Otherworld tales and mythology, and gender and sexuality in medieval Celtic societies. The links between Ireland and the wider Celtic world are explored through literature and archaeology. You can study texts through English translations, and gain insights into the society of medieval Ireland: a world of power struggles, cattle raids, love triangles, infidelity, warfare, kingship and much more.

Along the way, students discover that certain fundamental human experiences and anxieties were the same in the early Middle Ages as they are in the twenty-first century. There is an option to study modules in both the Old Irish Language and Middle Welsh.

Why choose this subject?

• A world-leading centre for the study of Medieval Irish and Celtic Studies, the Department of Early Irish engages in teaching and research in the history, culture, language and literature of medieval Ireland and related societies. Our special strengths lie in the study of medieval Irish literature, in its growth and development and in its relationship to contemporary European culture, as well as in the study of the Early Irish language.
• A diverse and friendly Department, we offer a vibrant and stimulating experience for students. On the research front, the Department has in recent years received several prestigious grants, including a European Research Council grant to support research in the area of Early Medieval Irish literature and language, as well as two Irish Research Council Laureate Awards for frontier research on the history of medicine in medieval Ireland. The Department has also been at the forefront of several major collaborative projects in the area of Digital Humanities.

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SG1F15 - MEDIEVAL CELTIC STUDIES

Credits: 15 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		CELTIC CIVILIZATION 1 - POWER AND STATUS IN THE CELTIC WORLD	SG151	7.5	1
		CELTIC CIVILIZATION 2 - GENDER AND SEXUALITY IN THE CELTIC WORLD	SG152	7.5	2

In the Politics programme you will explore the way politics shapes our lives, the different forms that politics can take, and how politics is organised in different countries. The degree combines the traditional study of political institutions (parties, parliaments, elections, policy-making and more), political ideologies (such as liberalism and socialism) and ideas (such as justice and freedom) with political sociology (examining the relationship between politics and society and how they shape each other).

• Politics students do a placement with a focus on active citizenship, which provides “real world” experience of the issues raised in the teaching programme.
• You will explore Irish and international politics, including a focus on Europe, and Latin America. You will also have an opportunity to carry out research into political life, developing analytical, communication and presentation skills.
• We also offer the opportunity to study three Arts subjects to degree level - Philosophy, Politics and Economics. This 2nd and final year pathway is ideal for students who wish to gain a rich, empirically-based understanding of the challenges posed by globalisation and a globalised economy, political volatility and democracy.
• Politics students have the opportunity to spend a year abroad, to go on staff-led field trips and to become actively involved in the Sociology and Politics Society in the MSU (Maynooth Students’ Union).
• The Network on Power, Politics and Society (PPS) and the Maynooth University Centre for European and Eurasian Studies (MUCEES) are both important parts of the MU Politics programme.

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• 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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL IDEAS	PO151	7.5	2
		INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS	PO152	7.5	1

Psychological Studies in MH101 is a flexible degree option, ideal if you would like to learn about human behaviour in combination with another subject in the BA Arts Double Major pathway.

• Unlike MH106 and MH209, Psychological Studies in MH101 will not lead to a professionally accredited degree, however Psychological Studies graduates may be eligible to apply for consideration to entry to a one-year postgraduate programme to achieve a professionally-accredited qualification in psychology (on a competitive basis - limited numbers).
• Flexibility that allows you to study key aspects of Psychology alongside other subjects of interest. For example, you may wish to combine Psychological Studies with subjects like Criminology, Business, Sociology or Geography.
• Teaching will be delivered by leading researchers in Psychology involved in the cutting-edge of the discipline.
• You will develop key transferable skills and learn to think psychologically about the world around you.

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• 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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY I: RESEARCH FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY, BIOLOGICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY	PS150	7.5	1
		INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY II: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES	PS151	7.5	2

Statistics deals with the collection, analysis and interpretation of data. You will learn how to use statistical models and visualisation methods to unlock valuable information and hidden patterns in large volumes of data.

• A degree in Statistics will provide you with tools to address problems of critical importance to humans such as climate change, developing cancer drugs or managing traffic flows.
• We offer Statistics as a Double Major subject which can be combined with most other academic subjects in the Bachelor of Arts degree. This flexibility means you can combine your interest in aspects of society with knowledge of the statistical tools needed to understand data from those fields.
• Data recording is happening at unprecedented levels on local, national and global scales. The ability to transform data into usable knowledge is a highly sought after and desirable skill in today’s workforce, be it in business, science, health or social sciences. This subject will strongly enhance your employability.

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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:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE 1	DS151	7.5	1
		INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE 2	DS152	7.5	2

We explore environment, place, and space. We ask questions such as: How much climate change are we causing and how quickly? What sorts of attachments to home do people form and what happens when these are disrupted by migration? How is Ireland, and its regions, affected by economic globalisation?

• Through Geography, you will get to the heart of contemporary issues such as climate and environmental change, geopolitics, the transformation of modern societies and cultures, global health and social inequality, and how cities are evolving.
• Geography education at Maynooth includes field trips, both in Ireland and overseas.
• Students can choose 15 or 30 credits of Geography in first year and progress into a Single Major degree from second year.
• In your third year, you may opt for an industry placement module (subject to availability) to experience what it’s like to work with an organisation outside the University.
• You will learn to think critically, analysing how and why our world changes. Geography paves the way for active citizenship and lifelong learning.
• Our students develop a special way of thinking ‘spatially’, with space and place at the forefront of their analysis, and learn a range of skills which appeal to employers.
• Our students are taught by international experts in the fields of environment, place and space.

GY2DM - GEOGRAPHY

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		BIOGEOGRAPHY	GY217	5	2
		CLIMATOLOGY	GY213	5	1
		ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY	GY221	5	1
		GEOGRAPHIES OF JUSTICE	GY249	5	2
		GEOGRAPHY FIELD TRIP (IRELAND)	GY205	5	2
		GEOGRAPHY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT	GY223	5	1
		GEOMORPHOLOGY	GY214	5	1
		GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE - 1	GY260	5	1
		GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE - 2	GY261	5	2
		HAZARDS AND SOCIETY	GY216	5	2
		HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES	GY212	5	2
		METHODS OF GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS 1	GY201	5	1
		METHODS OF GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS 2	GY202	5	2
		POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY	GY227	5	1
		SOCIAL AND CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY	GY234	5	1
		URBAN GEOGRAPHY	GY222	5	2

German currently tops the list of the 5 most in-demand foreign languages in Ireland among employers (cpl.com). As the native language to almost 100 million people around the world, German is a critical language for business, science and culture.

• Studying German at MU equips you with excellent language, communication, research, intercultural and analytical skills that help you stand out from the crowd.
• We have a wide range of exciting modules taught by international and local experts. Our students have opportunities to focus on linguistics, translation, history, politics, and the literary, visual and business cultures connected to German, alongside the language itself.
• If you’re a beginner, you can fast-track your progress by taking German as a double subject.

Why choose this subject?

• Language AND culture: discover how people live, think and interact in German-speaking countries. Our programme is specially designed to allow you to develop advanced competence and fluency in all
• key language areas, while expanding your cultural understanding, intercultural awareness, and your critical thinking and evaluative abilities.
• Small classes taught by experts: our language, linguistics and culture modules are generally taught in small class groups - an environment in which students thrive. Our staff are keen researchers, and this is integrated into our teaching and approach.
• Year Abroad: every student is encouraged to spend a year in a German-speaking country. You can study at a German-speaking university – we have links with over 20 universities in Germany and Austria - or work as a language teacher or be an Erasmus intern (subject to availability).
• Employability: 1,200 positions are currently open to graduates with strong German proficiency and intercultural skills.

Every student will have the opportunity to spend a year in a German-speaking country as an Erasmus student, Language assistant or Erasmus intern (subject to availability). German at MU Erasmus links include:

• large cities including Berlin, Munich and Vienna;
• smaller cities such as Graz, Potsdam, Leipzig and Bonn;
• towns like Bielefeld, Marburg and Tübingen.

Interested in teaching German? The Teaching Council of Ireland require all registered teachers of German to have spent a minimum of two months living in a German-speaking country. The Maynooth University School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures advise at least a three-month residency.

GN2DM - GERMAN

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		CROSSING BOUNDARIES: PREPARATION FOR THE YEAR ABROAD	ML220	5	1
		DUTCH FOR BEGINNERS	GN213A	5	1
		DUTCH FOR IMPROVERS	GN223A	5	2
		ENGAGING WITH GERMAN-LANGUAGE CULTURE 2A	GN211B	5	1
		ENGAGING WITH GERMAN-LANGUAGE CULTURE 2B	GN221B	5	2
		ENGAGING WITH GERMAN-LANGUAGE FILM	GN218A	5	2
		GERMAN FOR PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS PURPOSES	GN247	5	2
		INTERMEDIATE GERMAN: GRUNDKURS SPRACHE 3	GN281	5	1
		INTERMEDIATE GERMAN: GRUNDKURS SPRACHE 4	GN282	5	2
		LANGUAGE AWARENESS IN GERMAN	GN217A	5	1

Choosing Law is ideal for people who want to experience it in their first year as part of a Bachelor of Arts degree and enjoy flexibility in their second and final year progression options.

• Flexibility and choice: students who successfully complete their first year law modules have the option of transferring to one of our specialised Law degrees (MH502 BCL or MH501 LLB). Tailor your degree to your interests while developing a broad skill set which is highly valued by employers
• Law can be taken as a single or double subject in first year allowing students to combine the study of core law subjects with options from up to 31 subject areas.
• At the end of second year, students of the BCL and LLB degrees (having moved from the BA degree) may apply to complete a work placement year in law firm (subject to availability).
• All Law students - BA, BCL and LLB - may apply to complete a year studying abroad at one of our partner institutions.
• Get involved in our numerous student societies: the student Law Society, European Law Students’ Association or Student FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centre) Society.

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Registration notes (please read carefully):

LW259

• Students who have passed LW152 Contract Law in Year 1 cannot take LW259 Contract Law.
• Students who only took 15 credits of Law in Year 1 and who did not take LW152 must take LW259.

LW253

• Students who have passed LW158 Constitutional Law in Year 1 cannot take LW253 Constitutional Law.
• Students who only took either 15 or 22.5 credits of Law in Year 1 must take LW253. 

LW2ADM - LAW

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		ADMINISTRATIVE LAW IN IRELAND	LW295	5	2
		COMMERCIAL LAW	LW268	5	2
		COMPANY LAW	LW263	10	1
		CONSTITUTIONAL LAW	LW253	5	2
		CONTRACT LAW	LW259	5	1
		EU LAW & POLICY I	LW291W	5	1
		EU LAW&POLICY II – INTERNAL MARKET	LW291X	5	2
		FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS IN IRELAND	LW267	5	1
		INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW	LW290	5	2
		INTERNATIONAL LAW	LW257	5	1
		LAW OF OBLIGATIONS	LW223	5	1

Mathematics is the logical and abstract study of pattern. It involves an interplay between the concrete and the abstract: the ever-changing world around us is one of the key inspirations for the invention and investigation of abstract mathematics, and the discoveries of abstract mathematics have important and unexpected applications in the world around us.

The Department offers multiple programmes to suit a range of Mathematical backgrounds, from the intensive Pure Mathematics programmes, which are aimed at students with a strong interest in abstract mathematics and a flair for analytical reasoning, to the more applied programmes which appeal to students who enjoy the more concrete areas of the subject.

• Students concentrate on Mathematics (Pure) - learning how to think hard and rigorously about Mathematical questions;
• In the final two years, central areas of Mathematics such as Complex Analysis, Topology and Group Theory are studied in depth;
• Select from a range of courses in rapidly growing areas such as: Differential Geometry, Numerical Analysis, Probability, Statistics and Graph Theory;
• Develop the ability to invent, criticise and perfect new Mathematics for yourself and to solve new problems;
• Take Mathematics topics related to key developments in technology, software, economics and other applications.
• See CAREER OPTIONS tab for more details about the range of Mathematics options at MU.

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Admission to 2nd Mathematics (Pure) (MT2DM) is conditional on students obtaining a mark of 50% or better in the 1st year Mathematics (Pure) (MT1F30/MT1DM/MT1TDM) Examination.

MT2DM - MATHEMATICS (PURE)

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		COMPLEX ANALYSIS 1	MT333P	5	2
		GROUP THEORY 1	MT342P	5	1
		METRIC SPACES (REAL ANALYSIS 2)	MT332P	5	2
		REAL ANALYSIS 1	MT331P	5	1
		RINGS & FIELDS 1	MT341P	5	1
		RINGS & FIELDS 2	MT344P	5	2

'Philosophy' is an ancient Greek word that means ‘love of wisdom’. The wisdom philosophy seeks is concerned with the big questions that everyone will eventually encounter in his or her life: What is happiness? What is love? Is there a god? What is the meaning of it all?

Philosophy approaches these questions both historically and systematically. Thinking philosophically requires knowledge of what those who have come before us have thought; but it also requires the ability to evaluate these positions critically.

Philosophy explores the foundations of all of reality and of all knowledge. To mention a few examples, there is a philosophy of language and a philosophy of music; political philosophy; ethics; a philosophy of science and a philosophy of religion. There is nothing that cannot be questioned philosophically, and there is no interest that cannot be combined with philosophy.

Philosophy is not the most practical of subjects. Yet every society needs philosophers—people who do not just live, love, work, raise children, etc., but who seek answers to the question “why”. This is the case particularly in the world today, which is changing so rapidly that one needs a solid grounding in order not to get lost.

Why choose this subject?

• A philosophy degree is not a qualification for any particular career; rather, one studies philosophy to lead an 'examined life', as Socrates put it. Studying philosophy is an investment in one’s life.
• This having been said, the expertise gained in philosophy is of great value in many different areas. Philosophy graduates are valued for their quick intelligence, ability to reason deeply, clearly and independently, and for their ability to take an overview on the problem or situation confronting them.
• At Maynooth, philosophy can also be studied in conjunction with mathematics and computer science (BSc in Computational Thinking). This degree pathway brings philosophy to bear on some of the cutting-edge issues of contemporary society.

PH2DM - PHILOSOPHY

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		DIGITAL ETHICS	PH221	5	2
		EPISTEMOLOGY	PH206	5	1
		FUNDAMENTALS OF LOGIC FOR COMPUTATIONAL THINKING	CS125	5	2
		INTRODUCTION TO GREEK PHILOSOPHY	GC230	5	1
		MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY	PH204	5	2
		MORAL PHILOSOPHY IN A GLOBALISED SOCIETY	PH202	5	1
		PHILOSOPHIES OF THE DIGITAL AGE	PH215B	5	1
		STUDYING WOMEN PHILOSOPHERS	PH216	5	2
		UNIQUE ANIMALS? ANTHROPOLOGICAL CONCEPTS IN PHILOSOPHY	PH205	5	2

This option will suit students interested in taking a language with Business (International).

• International Business is about conducting business in different countries and managing people and organisations in an increasingly globalised world.
• To effectively compete in this changing business landscape, organisations must offer goods and services across nations, regions, and continents outside of their home market and must also manage increasingly diverse workforces as nations, cultures, and markets converge.
• International Business provides the strategies, insights, and skills to respond to these challenges, enabling organisations to manage diverse people and operations and to compete for customers across the world.
• Business (International) can be taken with any subject not in Group 2 e.g. a language, Anthropology, Geography amongst others. Languages available include Chinese Studies, French, German, Nua-Ghaeilge and Spanish.
• Our International Business degree is ideal for students with a global outlook who wish to work either in local firms competing abroad or in subsidiaries of foreign multinationals, located either here or abroad.
• International Business students at Maynooth are offered a wide variety of choice. We offer modules that will develop both core business management knowledge as well as modules that provide a more specialist understanding of the international aspects of business.
• International Business students also have the option of taking a four year degree with a study year abroad, thus combining what they learn in university with insights into another culture.

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International Business is about conducting business in different countries and managing people and organisations in an increasingly globalised world. To effectively compete in this changing business landscape, organisations must offer goods and services across nations, regions, and continents outside of their home market and must also manage increasingly diverse workforces as nations, cultures, and markets converge. International Business provides the strategies, insights, and skills to respond to these challenges, enabling organisations to manage diverse people and operations and to compete for customers across the world.

If you are considering possibly pursuing a career as a second level teacher (after the required postgraduate degree in teaching), you MUST choose Business (Management) as a Double Major or Major subject. The Business (International Business) and the Business (Marketing) in Arts pathways will NOT guarantee the credits in Business disciplines required by the Teaching Council of Ireland (see the Teaching Council website for details).

 

 

MN2IDM - BUSINESS (INTERNATIONAL)

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		DATA MANAGEMENT SKILLS FOR BUSINESS	AC208	2.5	1
		ENTREPRENEURSHIP THEORY, PROCESSES AND PRACTICES	MN217	5	2
		HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT	MN220	5	1
		INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS	MN215	5	1
		INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT	MN224	5	2
		INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS	MN204	5	2
		MACROECONOMICS FOR BUSINESS	EC204M	2.5	1
		MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING FOR NON-ACCOUNTANTS	AC211	5	2
		MARKETING MANAGEMENT	MN203	5	2
		OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT	MN212	5	1

Management is about taking ideas and converting them into action: designing, making, and delivering products and services that customers and citizens want or need. Essentially, it is about organising to get things done.

• Managers are generalists and organisers; they need to know the fundamentals of all major aspects of business, from thinking about the business as a whole and its strategic direction, to organising the workforce, managing the effective use of information technology, managing supply chains locally and globally, and effectively managing costs and revenues.
• Managers are at the heart of how these complex functions are seamlessly combined to make the world look simple to customers. Our degree in Business Management (MH404) will equip you with the tools necessary to achieve this.
• Our faculty are a blend of international and local industry experts who bring profound insights into the practicality and complexity of Management.
• Management students also have the option of taking a four year degree with a study year abroad, thus combining what you learn in university with insights into another culture.
• If you are interested in a career as a second level teacher of business, Business (Management) is the subject to choose from the three business subjects available in MH101.
• Management students at Maynooth are offered unparalleled choice and flexibility. This degree offers you insights into all of the major functions of business, as well as the opportunity to undertake specialist options in the subjects you most enjoy so that you can shape your degree based on your own strengths and interests.

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Management is about taking ideas and converting them into action: designing, making, and delivering products and services that customers and citizens want or need. Essentially, it is about organising to get things done. Managers are generalists and organisers; they need to know the fundamentals of all major aspects of business, from thinking about the business as a whole and its strategic direction, to organising the workforce, managing the effective use of information technology, managing supply chains locally and globally, and effectively managing costs and revenues. Managers are at the heart of how these complex functions are seamlessly combined to make the world look simple to customers.

If you are considering possibly pursuing a career as a second level teacher (after the required postgraduate degree in teaching), you MUST choose Business (Management) as a Double Major or Major subject. The Business (International Business) and the Business (Marketing) in Arts pathways will NOT guarantee the credits in Business disciplines required by the Teaching Council of Ireland (see the Teaching Council website for details).

 

MN2MDM - BUSINESS (MANAGEMENT)

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		DATA MANAGEMENT SKILLS FOR BUSINESS	AC208	2.5	1
		ENTREPRENEURSHIP THEORY, PROCESSES AND PRACTICES	MN217	5	2
		HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT	MN220	5	1
		INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS	MN215	5	1
		INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT	MN224	5	2
		INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS	MN204	5	2
		MACROECONOMICS FOR BUSINESS	EC204M	2.5	1
		MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING FOR NON-ACCOUNTANTS	AC211	5	2
		MARKETING MANAGEMENT	MN203	5	2
		OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT	MN212	5	1

• Marketing is all about customers, understanding their needs, how they behave and why they buy, so that businesses can build long term relationships with them. Creating and managing customers are central themes to what we teach and research at the Maynooth University School of Business.
• Marketing is a wide and varied discipline, connecting a firm to its customers in the marketplace. It is fast-paced and dynamic, interlinking with every other area of business to understand how value is created and captured for the company and its customers.
• Marketing is critical to the growth of a business – a key challenge from small local businesses to large global corporations. Using both traditional and digital tools, marketers must understand customer needs in order to create innovative products and service to meet those needs.

Marketing is both profoundly local and global, selling to one individual customer or to a large international market. Our faculty bring a rich and diverse expertise from both local and international markets across a broad range of topic areas, including digital marketing, online retailing, branding, communications and consumer behaviour. Together we offer students deep insights into the practicalities and applications of marketing, from what makes customers tick to how to make the best of market opportunities.

Our approach to Marketing provides students with a deep understanding of the marketing function, as well as wider management and business processes so you can deliver value to customers and your organisation. Options are available which allow you to specialise your degree according to your strengths and interests in the topic areas you enjoy most.

Marketing students also have the option of taking a four-year degree with a study year abroad,
thus combining what you learn in university with insights into another culture.

Business (Marketing) can be taken with any subject not in Group 2 e.g. Psychological Studies, Geography, Law, Anthropology, a language amongst others.

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Creating a customer is central to Marketing. Effective marketing requires an understanding of the business as a whole and of the managerial value creation and capture process. Marketing is critical for the organic growth of a business – a key challenge for small to medium enterprises in Ireland and worldwide, as well as multinational organisations located in Ireland. It helps organisations to create value and profits by enabling them to better understand the needs of customers in order to provide them with innovative products and services.

If you are considering possibly pursuing a career as a second level teacher (after the required postgraduate degree in teaching), you MUST choose Business (Management) as a Double Major or Major subject. The Business (International Business) and the Business (Marketing) in Arts pathways will NOT guarantee the credits in Business disciplines required by the Teaching Council of Ireland (see the Teaching Council website for details).

 

MN2KDM - BUSINESS (MARKETING)

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		BRAND MANAGEMENT	MN228	5	1
		DATA MANAGEMENT SKILLS FOR BUSINESS	AC208	2.5	1
		DIGITAL MARKETING	MN229	5	2
		ENTREPRENEURSHIP THEORY, PROCESSES AND PRACTICES	MN217	5	2
		HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT	MN220	5	1
		INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS	MN227	5	2
		INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS	MN215	5	1
		INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS	MN204	5	2
		MACROECONOMICS FOR BUSINESS	EC204M	2.5	1
		MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING FOR NON-ACCOUNTANTS	AC211	5	2
		MARKETING MANAGEMENT	MN203	5	2
		OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT	MN212	5	1

Criminology is the study of crime, criminal behaviour and the criminal justice system. 

• At Maynooth, we offer a unique opportunity to study Criminology as part of a broad based Arts degree.
• You can choose Criminology in combination with other Arts subjects (including Law, Psychological Studies etc.) in first year, and then choose to continue with Criminology in second and third year.
• Maynooth University is the only University in the Republic of Ireland offering the opportunity to study Criminology as part of an Arts programme, and one of the few to offer a Law and Criminology degree (if you move from MH101 to MH502 in second year).
• Unique interdisciplinary programme with perspectives from sociology, psychology and economics as well as law.
• Flexibility and choice, including options to transfer into law.

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This subject is for students taking Criminology and Politics within MH101 (ARTS)

Notes re. LW157 (Criminal Law I)

• Students should not take LW292 (Advanced Criminal Law) unless you have already successfully completed LW157.
• Students should not take LW271 if you have previously successfully completed LW157.

LW2CPDM - CRIMINOLOGY

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		A WAY OUT? DESISTANCE FROM CRIME	LW225	5	2
		ADVANCED CRIMINAL LAW	LW292	5	1
		CRIMINAL LAW	LW271	5	1
		CRIMINOLOGICAL THEORY	LW224	5	1
		ETHNICITY, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT	LW297	5	1
		ETHNOGRAPHIES OF CRIME AND POLICING	AN205	5	1
		GENDER, CRIME AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE	LW272	5	2
		MEDIA, CULTURE AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF CRIME	SO240	5	2
		MENTAL HEALTH AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM	LW273	5	2
		POLICING	LW269	5	1
		SENTENCING AND NON-CUSTODIAL ALTERNATIVES	LW270	5	1

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Notes re. LW157 (Criminal Law I)

• You cannot take LW292 (Advanced Criminal Law) unless you have already successfully completed LW157.
• Students should not take LW271 if you have previously successfully completed LW157.

LW2CDM - CRIMINOLOGY

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		A WAY OUT? DESISTANCE FROM CRIME	LW225	5	2
		ADVANCED CRIMINAL LAW	LW292	5	1
		CRIMINAL LAW	LW271	5	1
		CRIMINOLOGICAL THEORY	LW224	5	1
		DEMOCRACY AND CITIZENSHIP	PO205	5	1
		ETHNICITY, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT	LW297	5	1
		ETHNOGRAPHIES OF CRIME AND POLICING	AN205	5	1
		GENDER, CRIME AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE	LW272	5	2
		MEDIA, CULTURE AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF CRIME	SO240	5	2
		MENTAL HEALTH AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM	LW273	5	2
		POLICING	LW269	5	1
		RESEARCHING CRIMINOLOGY	PO224	5	2
		SENTENCING AND NON-CUSTODIAL ALTERNATIVES	LW270	5	1
		SOCIETY AND STATE	PO304	5	2

History is the systematic examination of human experience over time. It attempts to explain the origins and evolution of the societies we live in, from as many points of view as possible.

• History explores the complex processes of social and economic change, the choice of one set of political or ethical values over another, the context in which new ideas arise, and much more. The written word is one way of gathering information about the past, but new technologies and research methods allow for the study of history to take place through other mediums.
• The Department’s long-standing reputation for excellence and leadership in historical scholarship both in Ireland and internationally is one reason for the popularity of History at Maynooth. We have also kept our discipline vibrant, engaging and of practical value to students. We provide a solid grounding in the practice of history and boast expertise in a wide range of specialist topics such as life in medieval Ireland, the intersection of American and world history, the First World War, and gender and sexual politics.

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Semester 1. Students must take one only from the following group: HY218, HY240, HY293
Semester 2. Students must take one only from the following group: HY219, HY241, HY294

HY2DM - HISTORY

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		A HISTORY OF SPORT IN MODERN IRELAND	HY2007	5	2
		A HISTORY OF ULSTER, 1886-1972	HY2004	5	1
		AMERICAN HISTORY SPECIAL TOPIC (A)	HY240	5	1
		AMERICAN HISTORY SPECIAL TOPIC (B)	HY241	5	2
		EARLY MODERN EUROPE - CULTURE	HY283	5	2
		EUROPE 1911-1945	HY293	5	1
		EUROPE IN THE EARLY MODERN WORLD	HY212	5	2
		EUROPE POST 1945	HY294	5	2
		HISTORY 1 - EARLY IRELAND, FROM ST PATRICK TO THE BATTLE OF CLONTARF	SG253	5	1
		HISTORY 2 - LAW, SOCIETY AND LEARNED CLASSES IN EARLY IRELAND	SG254	5	2
		HISTORY OF HEALTH AND MEDICINE (A)	HY230	5	2
		INTRODUCTION TO MILITARY HISTORY AND WAR STUDIES	HY2001	5	2
		IRELAND IN PREHISTORY	HY292	5	1
		IRELAND IN THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY	HY205	5	1
		IRELAND IN THE MODERN WORLD: THE NINETEENTH CENTURY	HY218	5	1
		IRELAND IN THE MODERN WORLD: THE TWENTIETH CENTURY	HY219	5	2
		MODERN BRITISH ELECTIVE	HY272	5	1
		MODERN EUROPE ELECTIVE	HY281	5	1
		MULTICULTURALISM IN BRITAIN AND IRELAND, 1900-PRESENT	HY2003	5	2
		PICTURING THE RENAISSANCE	HY233	5	1
		POVERTY AND WELFARE IN PRE-FAMINE IRELAND, 1800-1845	HY299	5	1
		POWER AND THE PEOPLE IN IMPERIAL ROME	GC217	5	1
		SEARCHING FOR PEACE DURING THE COLD WAR	HY2009	5	1
		SETTLEMENT AND SOCIETY IN IRELAND	HY224	5	2
		THE GAELIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION AND NATIONALISM	HY2006	5	2
		THE HISTORY OF SUICIDE: A GLOBAL OUTLOOK	HY249	5	2
		UNDERSTANDING THUCYDIDES: THE FLOWERING OF GREEK HISTORIOGRAPHY	GC224	5	2

Beginning with words on a page, English is a world-facing subject: it takes you across historical periods, cultures, locations and genres, from poetry and drama to the novel, film, and creative writing too.

As a student of English, you will learn about:

• Different literary forms from poetry and drama to the novel and film, as well as creative writing.
• The conditions that shape literature from history and geography to questions of gender, race, and class.
• How literary texts enable us to understand our own complex world.
• Different approaches to and theories of literature.
• How different schools of critical thought or areas have shaped and reshaped the subject of English literary studies.

Engaging in critical debate about the meaning and value of literature will help you to:

• Foster your critical and creative abilities.
• Develop awareness of the multi-dimensional nature of human situations.
• Approach problems with an open and enquiring mind.
• Gain analytical skills, finely-honed writing skills and develop critical thinking – skills which appeal greatly to future employers. Maynooth University Department of English boasts notable expertise in a wide range of literature from the early modern to the present day, and from Irish literature to American, African, Arab and global literatures. Our lecturers’ research expertise informs their teaching and provides you as a student with current critical thinking in the broad field of English studies. Our degree reflects the changing, global nature of English language literature while also providing you with a thorough understanding of established literary traditions.

EN2DM - ENGLISH

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		FILM AND SCREEN STUDIES	EN241	5	1
		IMAGINED WORLDS	EN244	5	2
		INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN LITERATURE	EN242	5	1
		LITERARY FORMS	EN203	5	2
		LITERATURE IN HISTORY	EN202	5	1
		LITERATURES OF PLACE	EN204	5	2
		MODERNISM	EN243	5	2
		POSTCOLONIAL LITERATURE	EN247	5	2
		ROMANTICISM	EN246	5	1
		THEORISING LITERATURE	EN201	5	1
		WRITING IRELAND	EN245	5	2

International development looks at the development challenges and opportunities confronting people and societies living in the Global South (including Africa, Asia and Latin America), while addressing the myriad of global challenges associated with sustainable development for the planet as a whole. As a student of International Development in the Bachelor of Arts degree you will explore issues such as globalisation, climate change, food security, poverty, conflict, disasters and other humanitarian emergencies, human rights, health, education, gender, inequality and empowerment, from an international development perspective.

• Gain an understanding of development activism and how development can be planned, organised and managed to meet the needs of all, especially the most marginalised communities around the world.
• We will focus on the roles and effectiveness of international and national development actors (UN, Governments, NGO’s and Civil Society groups) and market actors in meeting development challenges, and in providing a better world for all.

KD2DM - INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT: THEORIES AND PRACTICES	KD202	5	1
		GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT	KD214	5	2
		GLOBAL MOVEMENTS AND SOCIAL CHANGE	KD213	5	1
		GLOBALISATION, THE ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT	KD201	5	2
		INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITARIAN ACTION	KD210	5	1
		LEADERSHIP AND PARTICIPATORY DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE	KD212	5	1
		PLANNING FOR DEVELOPMENT	KD206	5	2

Mathematics is the logical and abstract study of pattern. It involves an interplay between the concrete and the abstract: the ever-changing world around us is one of the key inspirations for the invention and investigation of abstract mathematics, and the discoveries of abstract mathematics have important and unexpected applications in the world around us.

• Our Mathematics degrees aim to bridge the gap between school Mathematics and current frontiers of knowledge. You will learn to think hard and rigorously about questions and to solve new problems – invaluable skills that can be transferred to any area of life and any job you hold in future.
• A degree in a Mathematical discipline opens the door to jobs in a variety of fields such as finance, trading, insurance, information technology, education, data analysis, scientific research and development.
• The Department offers multiple programmes to suit a range of Mathematical backgrounds, from the intensive Pure Mathematics programmes which are aimed at students with a strong interest in abstract mathematics and a flair for analytical reasoning to the more applied programmes which appeal to students who enjoy the more concrete areas of the subject. 
• The academic staff in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics have a diverse range of research interests in areas including algebra, analysis, data analysis, dynamics, geometry, number theory, statistical modelling and topology.
• See CAREER OPTIONS tab for more details about the range of Mathematics options at MU.

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1. MS2DM students can progress to MS3SM, MS3MJ or MS3DM.

 

MS2DM - MATHEMATICAL STUDIES

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		CALCULUS 3 (A)	MT201A	5	1
		CALCULUS 4 (A)	MT202A	5	2
		ELEMENTARY NUMBER THEORY	MT311S	5	1
		INTRODUCTION TO INTEGRAL CALCULUS	MT204A	5	1
		LINEAR ALGEBRA 2 (A)	MT212A	5	2
		ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS	MT301C	5	2

Mathematics is the logical and abstract study of pattern. It involves an interplay between the concrete and the abstract: the ever-changing world around us is one of the key inspirations for the invention and investigation of abstract mathematics, and the discoveries of abstract mathematics have important and unexpected applications in the world around us.

The Department offers multiple programmes to suit a range of Mathematical backgrounds, from the intensive Pure Mathematics programmes, which are aimed at students with a strong interest in abstract mathematics and a flair for analytical reasoning, to the more applied programmes which appeal to students who enjoy the more concrete areas of the subject.

• Students concentrate on Mathematics (Pure) - learning how to think hard and rigorously about Mathematical questions;
• In the final two years, central areas of Mathematics such as Complex Analysis, Topology and Group Theory are studied in depth;
• Select from a range of courses in rapidly growing areas such as: Differential Geometry, Numerical Analysis, Probability, Statistics and Graph Theory;
• Develop the ability to invent, criticise and perfect new Mathematics for yourself and to solve new problems;
• Take Mathematics topics related to key developments in technology, software, economics and other applications.
• See CAREER OPTIONS tab for more details about the range of Mathematics options at MU.

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Admission to 2nd Mathematics (Pure) (MT2DM) is conditional on students obtaining a mark of 50% or better in the 1st year Mathematics (Pure) (MT1F30/MT1DM/MT1TDM) Examination.

MT2DM - MATHEMATICS (PURE)

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		COMPLEX ANALYSIS 1	MT333P	5	2
		GROUP THEORY 1	MT342P	5	1
		METRIC SPACES (REAL ANALYSIS 2)	MT332P	5	2
		REAL ANALYSIS 1	MT331P	5	1
		RINGS & FIELDS 1	MT341P	5	1
		RINGS & FIELDS 2	MT344P	5	2

Anthropology is the comparative study of human society and culture. By closely observing and analyzing different ways of life around the world, from tribal villages to Wall Street offices, anthropologists create new knowledge about human nature and what it means to be human today.

• You will learn how to research cultural practices and social institutions such as: religion and ritual, kinship and family, economy and the market, politics and government, language and performance, science and technology, traditional healing and biomedicine, and much more.
• You can also study forensic anthropology, which applies skeletal analysis and archaeological techniques to solve criminal cases.
• You will engage in practical, experiential learning, including ethnographic fieldwork projects.
• Anthropology fosters creativity and imagination by helping us to think beyond our own pre-conceived world views. By cultivating better understanding across cultures, anthropologists also confront forms of prejudice, injustice and inequality.

AN2DM - ANTHROPOLOGY

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		AFFLICTION AND HEALING: MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY	AN213	5	1
		ANTHROPOLOGICAL ENCOUNTERS WITH SUSTAINABILITY	AN242	5	2
		ANTI-RACISM 1	AN215	5	1
		ANTI-RACISM 2	AN216	5	2
		ETHNOGRAPHIC READING AND WRITING	AN217	5	2
		ETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH METHODS	AN210	5	1
		ETHNOGRAPHIES OF CRIME AND POLICING	AN205	5	1
		LANGUAGE, CULTURE, AND MEDIATION: LINGUISTIC ANTHROPOLOGY	AN212	5	2
		MATERIAL CULTURES	AN228	5	1
		SELF, PERSON, IDENTITY: PSYCHOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY	AN240	5	2

Economics is a social science that helps us to understand the behaviour of decision makers such as consumers, firms, workers, governments, investors, central banks, policy makers.

• Economists are not defined by the subject matter that they study but rather by the way they approach a given topic. Economics provides a framework for understanding problems and learning how to solve them.
• There is a misconception about economics. People tend to think that economics is all about money and profits, but economics is much more than that. It is about understanding the past, predicting the future, and making evidence-based policy recommendations.
• Economists aim to find feasible solutions to help improve people's lives. This involves tackling important societal problems such as: how to reduce gender in equality and racial discrimination, how to create international cooperation to protect the environment, how to break the poverty trap in less-developed countries, how to reduce crime.
• Economists use game theory to analyse strategic interaction to answer questions such as: What is the optimal pricing and advertisement strategy for a firm? How should we set political campaign financing rules to improve the quality of our democracy? How should patents be designed to foster innovation but not curtail competition?
• Economists use statistical techniques to understand the market and how people respond to incentives. By determining causal relationships, economists can make evidence-based policy recommendations at the firm and state level.

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Note

The optional module FN205 is a prerequisite for FN307 which is an optional module in the third year of the course. If students do not opt to take FN205 in Year 2 , they can do so in Year 3 but will then not be able to take FN307 as both modules are offered in semester 1. 

EC2DM - ECONOMICS

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		CORPORATE FINANCE	FN205	5	1
		ECONOMETRICS (STATISTICAL METHODS FOR ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS)	EC206	5	2
		ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY	GY221	5	1
		FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR NON-ACCOUNTANTS	AC210	5	1
		FINANCIAL MODELLING	FN212	5	2
		HEALTH ECONOMICS AND POLICY	EC229	5	1
		HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT	EC216	5	1
		INFORMATION ECONOMICS	EC230	5	2
		INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS	EC202A	5	2
		INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS	EC201	5	1
		INTERMEDIATE QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS FOR ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS	EC205	5	1
		MONEY & BANKING	EC211	5	2
		PUBLIC ECONOMICS	EC214	5	2

Finance is taught as an application of Economics. It examines the role of government and international organisations in the management and regulation of financial markets. Finance is the study of investment risk and reward.

You don’t need to have any previous knowledge of Finance, only an interest in how the financial sector and the economy works and a desire to know more. The ability to work in a second language is an advantage for Finance graduates. As an Arts student, you may combine Finance with Chinese, French, German, or Spanish – all are available at beginner/non-beginner level (except Chinese - only beginner level).

The Department is made up of an accomplished group of academics with an international reputation for excellence in research and teaching.

FN2DM - FINANCE

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		CORPORATE FINANCE	FN205	5	1
		CORPORATE FINANCE (FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT)	FN206	5	2
		ECONOMETRICS (STATISTICAL METHODS FOR ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS)	EC206	5	2
		FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR NON-ACCOUNTANTS	AC210	5	1
		FINANCIAL MODELLING	FN212	5	2
		INFORMATION ECONOMICS	EC230	5	2
		INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS	EC202A	5	2
		INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS	EC201	5	1
		INTERMEDIATE QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS FOR ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS	EC205	5	1
		MONEY & BANKING	EC211	5	2

Music Technology is a unique opportunity to combine Music Technology with Music, Computer Science and a wide range of other disciplines.

• Strikes a balance between practice and theory. You gain hands-on experience of the practical skills involved in music technology while learning about essential concepts.
• Wide in scope, including recording and sound engineering, computer music programming, sound design, composition, acoustics and psychoacoustics.
• Studying Music Technology offers an opportunity to develop and combine your creative and technical abilities. Facilities include a recording studio; a live room; a 5.1 mastering studio; Mac laboratories utilising Pro Tools software; field recording resources.
• Our programme is designed to ensure a broad and firm grounding in practical and theoretical work, with expanded opportunities to specialise in the areas that interest you the most in your final year. Final year students oversee significant recording and composition projects, or work towards instrument and software development.

MU2TDM - MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		COMPUTER MUSIC LANGUAGES	MU298	5	2
		ELECTRONIC MUSIC COMPOSITION	MU224	5	2
		INTERACTIVE STORYTELLING	MD233	5	1
		INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE AUDIO CODING	MU205	5	1
		INTRODUCTION TO USER EXPERIENCE (UX), USER INTERFACE (UI) AND INTERACTION DESIGN	CS280	5	2
		MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY	CS261	5	2
		MUSIC PROGRAMMING 1	CS321	5	1
		RECORDING ENGINEERING	MU251	10	Year-Long
		SOUND DESIGN	MU299	5	1

Students of the Modern Irish course study the language (spoken and written) and aspects of literature and culture.

• Our students learn about the diversity and rich heritage of the Irish language, and also acquire skills which will be advantageous to them throughout their lives, irrespective of which career they choose. They will accomplish this in a friendly, open Department that has a strong commitment to Irish and to learning.
• Spoken and written Irish are obviously central to our course and students are given every encouragement and support to improve their oral and written skills. To this end, students normally spend a period of residence in the Gaeltacht.
• Our modules allow students to gain a deep appreciation of contemporary Irish literature - poetry, prose and drama. Modules are also offered on earlier periods of Irish literature, including Bardic Poetry, the Fenian Cycle and poetry of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. There also are optional modules on Scottish Gaelic, on Irish personal and place names, on the sean-nós singing tradition, and on Irish-language oral traditions and performing arts. In addition to practical workshops and tutorials on written and spoken Irish, we also offer modules on the sociolinguistics of Irish and on the phonology and dialectology of the modern language.

Many aspects of Irish studies are researched in the Department, both language and literature, old and new, as well as other related areas of study. Among the courses offered are Linguistics, Folklore, Literary Criticism, Scottish Gaelic, Early
Modern Irish, Irish Place and Personal Names, the sean-nós singing tradition, and Irish-language/ Gaeltacht performing arts. Irish is studied both as a living language and as a valuable part of Irish and European cultural heritage.

All lectures, tutorials and workshops are through the medium of the Irish language, as is all communication with the Department, and while the first-year course places significant emphasis on the written language (i.e. grammar), no prior knowledge of grammar is necessary.

There is an Irish language support centre, An Droichead, which provides assistance to students, first year students in particular, who are struggling with the language. This works on a peer-tutoring basis, with second and third year students tutoring groups of no more than five students – allowing students to ask questions, to practice structures, etc

Déanann mic léinn na Nua-Ghaeilge staidéar ar an teanga (labhartha agus scríofa) agus ar ghnéithe den litríocht agus den chultúr.

• Foghlaimíonn ár mic léinn faoin ilghnéitheacht agus faoin oidhreacht shaibhir atá ag an nGaeilge, chomh maith le scileanna a bheidh úsáideach dóibh le linn a saoil, is cuma cén ghairm a roghnóidh siad. Baineann siad an méid sin amach i Roinn atá cairdiúil agus oscailte agus atá tiomanta don Ghaeilge agus don fhoghlaim.
• Tá ról lárnach ag an nGaeilge scríofa agus labhartha inár gcúrsa agus tugtar gach spreagadh do mhic léinn a scileanna labhartha agus scríofa a fheabhsú. Chuige sin, caitheann mic léinn tréimhse chónaithe sa Ghaeltacht de ghnáth.
• Tugtar modúil ar an litríocht chomhaimseartha ionas gur féidir le mic léinn eolas grinn a chur ar fhilíocht, ar phrós agus ar dhrámaíocht na Gaeilge. Cuirtear modúil ar fáil fosta ar an
• litríocht a bhaineann le tréimhsí níos luaithe, ina measc sin, filíocht na mBard, an Fhiannaíocht, filíocht an 17ú haois, an 18ú haois agus an 19ú haois. Tá modúil roghnacha ar fáil ar Ghaeilge na hAlban, ar ainmneacha pearsanta agus logainmneacha na hÉireann, agus thraidisiún
• na hamhránaíochta, agus ar thaibhealaíona na Gaeilge agus na Gaeltachta. Mar aon le ceardlanna praiticiúla agus ranganna teagaisc ar an nGaeilge scríofa agus labhartha, cuirimid modúl ar shochtheangeolaíocht na Gaeilge agus ar chanúineolaíocht na nuatheanga ar fáil.
• Is iomaí gné de léann na Gaeilge a ndéantar taighde uirthi sa Roinn, idir theanga agus litríocht, idir shean agus nua, chomh maith le réimsí léinn atá gaolmhar don teanga. Orthu sin tá, mar shampla, an Teangeolaíocht, an Béaloideas,
• An Chritic Liteartha, Gaeilge na hAlban, an Nua-Ghaeilge Mhoch, Logainmneacha agus Ainmneacha Pearsanta na Gaeilge, Traidisiún na hAmhránaíochta, Taibhealaíona na Gaeilge agus na Gaeltachta, agus an Cleachtas Cruthaitheach. Pléitear leis an nGaeilge mar theanga bheo agus mar chuid luachmhar d’oidhreacht chultúrtha na hÉireann agus na hEorpa.
• Trí mheán na Gaeilge a bhíonn na léachtaí, na ranganna teagaisc agus na ceardlanna ar fad, agus déantar gach cumarsáid leis an Roinn trí mheán na Gaeilge. Cé go gcuireann cúrsa na chéad bhliana béim shuntasach ar an teanga scríofa (i.e gramadach), ní theastaíonn réamheolas ar an ngramadach uait.
• Tá ionad tacaíochta Gaeilge, An Droichead, ar fáil a chuireann cabhair ar fáil do mhic léinn, mic léinn na chéad bhliana go háirithe, atá ag streachailt leis an teanga. Piartheagasc atá i gceist, agus mic léinn na dara agus na tríú bliana i mbun grúpaí beaga a stiúradh. Ní bhíonn níos mó ná cúigear mac léinn i ngach grúpa agus bíonn deis ag mic léinn ceisteanna a chur, cleachtadh a dhéanamh ar struchtúir, srl.

NG2DM - NUA-GHAEILGE

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		AN AINMEOLAÍOCHT AGUS AN FHIANNAÍOCHT	NG263	5	1
		AN FHOGHRAÍOCHT 1	NG224	5	1
		AN GHAEILGE SCRÍOFA & LABHARTHA	NG211	5	2
		AN GHAEILGE SCRÍOFA & LABHARTHA 1	NG201	5	1
		AN NUA-GHAEILGE IARCHLASAICEACH	NG262	5	2
		AN NUA-GHAEILGE MHOCH	NG253	5	2
		AN NUA-LITRÍOCHT	NG254	5	1
		DRÁMAÍOCHT AGUS PRÓSLITRÍOCHT	NG259	5	2
		LANGUAGE 1 - OLD IRISH 1	SG207	5	1
		LANGUAGE 2 - OLD IRISH 2	SG208	5	2
		LITRÍOCHT NA SEAN-GHAEILGE	NG257	5	1
		TRAIDISIÚN AMHRÁNAÍOCHTA NA GAEILGE	NG260	5	2