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The Maynooth Bachelor of Arts Degree - MH101

MH101: one of the varied degree programmes offered by the MU Faculty of Arts and Humanities. 

With almost 1,800 undergraduate students enrolled in 2024 - 25, the MU Faculty of Arts and Humanities reflects a thriving global academic community. The Faculty is proud to be ranked in the Top 500 worldwide for Arts & Humanities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025 - a testament to excellence in teaching, learning, and research. 

MH101 students enjoy a wide and flexible Bachelor of Arts degree, which includes over 30 subjects, allowing for personalised and interdisciplinary study paths. Whether you're passionate about literature, music, languages, philosophy, or culture, the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Maynooth University is a dynamic place to begin your academic journey.

• 32 MH101 subjects are timetabled in 6 groups and you can choose 2, 3 or 4 subjects in 1st year - maximum 1 subject per group. 
• Choose MH101 on your CAO application. Choose your MH101 subjects (2, 3 or 4) when you register in MU in September 2026. You will have up to four weeks to change your mind on your subjects. 
• Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7 and O6/H7 in Irish, English, 3rd language.
• Most BA subjects require no prior knowledge. Some BA subjects require specific Leaving Certificate grades. These extra requirements are not checked by the CAO but are checked by the University when it comes to subject registration in September. 
• Flexible second year pathways and lots of choice are also part of what makes the MH101 degree so appealing to our applicants. 
• Erasmus/Study Abroad option after 2nd year.

Select the Course Structure tab for MH101 subject details and links to more information about the subject groups/pathways after 1st year.
Select the How to Apply tab for details about specific BA subject requirements.