Tourism Course of the Month: AU525 Heritage Studies at ATU Galway / Mayo

Heritage Studies at ATU Galway / Mayo is a 3 year full time CAO course and aims to equip students provide you a broad knowledge of the built, cultural and natural heritages of Ireland and Europe. It will also provide you with an understanding the importance of heritage resource management and its role in the safeguarding of national monuments, architecture, artefacts, archives, cultural landscapes, habitats, flora and fauna.

The historic environment supports 40,000 jobs in Ireland brings in €1.5 billion in revenue annually.

Field trips are an essential and important elements of the course.

Modules of study include:

-        Ireland's Linguistic Traditions

-        Cultural Studies: Ireland

-        Rural Field Studies

-        Gaeilge Language and Culture 1

-        Modern Irish History & Memory

-        European History Field Studies

-        Archaeology & Built Heritage of Rural Ireland

-        Ecology and Environmental Sustainability

-        Irish Local History & Genealogy

There are number of language options available with the study of this programme: French Elective, German Elective, Irish Elective and Spanish Elective.

See full list of modules here.

Entry Requirements:

As of 2022, the points required for this course were 255. Applicants will need a

F2/O6/H7 IN Irish or a O6/H7 inEnglish F2/O6/H7 in Maths.

This course will accept ANY QQI Level 5 or 6 Major Award as an entry requirement. Click here to view the courses that are eligible.

Essential Module Requirements for AU525.

Career Progression:

Employment opportunities are available in just some of the following:

Heritage agencies & centres

• Hospitality

• Journalism

• Leisure

• Libraries

• Local authorities

• Museums

• National parks

• Technology companies

• Tourism

See more here.

Sample Careers Include:

-        Interpreter

-        Tour Guide

-        Museum Educator

Read more about the course here on the university website.