| | History and another subject to degree level as part of a Double Major, Single Major, Major/Minor or as a Minor. 1st year - Either 15 (group 2) or 30 (group 2 & 7) credits of History
- Choose up to 3 other subjects, which may include Critical Skills, from the groups available – max 1 per group. Subject Groups.
2nd & 3rd year - Continue with History and 1 other 1st year subject
- Students who pass either 15 or 30 credits of 1st year History (and pass their other subjects) may take History as part of a Double Major, a Major/Minor or a Minor from 2nd year
- Students who achieve 50% or more in either the 15 or 30 credits of 1st year history may transfer to the Single Major in History from 2nd year (at least 50 credits of History in each of 2nd and 3rd year)
- Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year
Students may apply to study overseas after 2nd year (on Erasmus or Study Abroad) and graduate with a BA (International) after 4 years. See the International Studies website for details. Duration: 3 years (BA) or 4 years (BA International)  Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.  | Year 1 | | | Subject Overview
>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 abroad is key to the popularity of History at Maynooth. We have 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 European and world history, military history, country houses and estates, and gender and sexual politics.
- 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).
- In addition to compulsory module HY121 in semester 1, students must also take one of the following three modules in semester 2: HY124, HY126, HY128.
| HY1V30 - HISTORY | Credits: 30 Not compulsory:  | | | | Year 2 | | | Subject Overview
>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 abroad is key to the popularity of History at Maynooth. We have 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 European and world history, military history, country houses and estates, and gender and sexual politics.
Semester 1. Students must take one only from the following group: HY218, HY241, HY294
Semester 2. Students must take one only from the following group: HY219, HY2010, HY2022 | HY2DM - HISTORY | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | Subject Overview
>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 abroad is key to the popularity of History at Maynooth. We have 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 European and world history, military history, country houses and estates, and gender and sexual politics.
1. Semester 1. Students must take one only from the following group: HY218, HY241, HY294
Semester 2. Students must take one only from the following group: HY219, HY2010, HY2022 2. Students are strongly encouraged to register for GC234 if their timetable permits it. | HY2MJ - HISTORY | Credits: 40 Not compulsory: | Subject Overview
>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 abroad is key to the popularity of History at Maynooth. We have 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 European and world history, military history, country houses and estates, and gender and sexual politics.
Semester 1. Students must take one only from the following group: HY218, HY241, HY294
Semester 2. Students must take one only from the following group: HY219, HY2010, HY2022 | HY2SM - HISTORY | Credits: 60 Not compulsory: | Subject Overview
>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 abroad is key to the popularity of History at Maynooth. We have 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 European and world history, military history, country houses and estates, and gender and sexual politics.
Semester 1. Students must take one only from the following group: HY218, HY241, HY294
Semester 2. Students must take one only from the following group: HY219, HY2010, HY2022 | HY2MI - HISTORY | Credits: 20 Not compulsory: | | | | Year 3 | | | Subject Overview
>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 abroad is key to the popularity of History at Maynooth. We have 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 European and world history, military history, country houses and estates, and gender and sexual politics.
1. Semester 1. Students must take one only from the following group: HY320, HY384, HY3023
Semester 2. Students must take one only from the following group: HY387, HY3011, HY3024 2. HY301 (Dissertation): students may only take this module if they achieved a minimum of 650 in Year 2 History. Eligible students who choose HY301 must also select one of the special topics in each semester, i.e. one from HY320, HY384 and HY3023 (semester one) and one from HY387, HY3011 and HY3024 (semester two). | HY3DM - HISTORY | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | Subject Overview
>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 abroad is key to the popularity of History at Maynooth. We have 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 European and world history, military history, country houses and estates, and gender and sexual politics.
1. Semester 1. Students must take one only from the following group: HY320, HY384, HY3023
Semester 2. Students must take one only from the following group: HY387, HY3011, HY3024 2. HY301 (Dissertation): students may only take this module if they achieved a minimum of 650 in Year 2 History. Eligible students who choose HY301 must also select one of the special topics in each semester, i.e. one from HY320, HY384 and HY3023 (semester one) and one from HY387, HY3011 and HY3024 (semester two). | HY3MJ - HISTORY | Credits: 40 Not compulsory: | Subject Overview
>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 abroad is key to the popularity of History at Maynooth. We have 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 European and world history, military history, country houses and estates, and gender and sexual politics.
1. Semester 1. Students must take one only from the following group: HY320, HY384, HY3023
Semester 2. Students must take one only from the following group: HY387, HY3011, HY3024 2. HY301 (Dissertation): students may only take this module if they achieved a minimum of 650 in Year 2 History. Eligible students who choose HY301 must also select one of the special topics in each semester, i.e. one from HY320, HY384 and HY3023 (semester one) and one from HY387, HY3011 and HY3024 (semester two). | HY3SM - HISTORY | Credits: 60 Not compulsory: | Subject Overview
>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 abroad is key to the popularity of History at Maynooth. We have 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 European and world history, military history, country houses and estates, and gender and sexual politics.
Semester 1. Students must take one only from the following group: HY320, HY384, HY3023
Semester 2. Students must take one only from the following group: HY387, HY3011, HY3024 | HY3MI - HISTORY | Credits: 20 Not compulsory: | | |
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