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CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Arts (Global Experience)

University of Galway - UG (formerly NUIG)
University of Galway - UG (formerly NUIG)
Course Code
GY129
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
4 Years
Attendence
Full Time
CAO Points 2022
452
Points Change

Course Summary

The Bachelor of Arts (Global Experience). Entry has subject groupings.  Students of GY129, Bachelor of Arts (Global Experience), study 3 subjects in their first year, from a selection of 21 subjects. A subject belongs to one of 7 groups, and you cannot select more than one subject from a group. On progression to second year, you continue to study two of the subjects to degree level.

College Link

College Link > GY129 - Arts (Global Experience)

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)


Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

Language options with this course

The following language options are available to study as part of this programme:

Languages
Award Type
Includes time abroad*
Notes
French
Major
Students may spend a semester or a year abroad studying through the medium of their target language
German
Major
Students may spend a semester or a year abroad studying through the medium of their target language
Irish
Major
Students may have the opportunity to spend an academic year studying Irish in the Gaeltacht and on work placement in an Irish medium setting.
Italian
Major
Students may spend a semester or a year abroad studying through the medium of their target language
Spanish
Major
Students may spend a semester or a year abroad studying through the medium of their target language

* Time abroad utilising this language

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.

Entry Requirements

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - If this is a course you are considering applying for you should check on the Colleges' website to ensure you have the latest entry requirements information.

To view Mature Entry requirements, or alternative requirements, please visit Qualifax or the Colleges' website

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QQI / FET Links

PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.

Search for PLC Courses offering these awards
(Click on the Codes)

Note: Information for 2025 Entry
Award Code Award Title
5M2073 Language and European Studies
5M2154 Cultural and Heritage Studies
5M2181 Applied Social Studies
5M2464 Journalism
5M3114 General Studies
6M3674 Community Development

Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
Details of the QQI scoring system and a points calculator can be found  HERE

The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

Career Progression

Arts graduates, and in particular language graduates, are in demand. Career destinations represent a broad range of opportunities from hospitality through to the creative industries, in addition to careers in media and communications. In studying abroad graduates develop skills identified as desirable from across multiple employment sectors.

After completing your BA International, there are many diverse postgraduate programmes offered by the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies.

Further Research

College Link > GY129 - Arts (Global Experience)

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

Qualifax
Qualifax Course Page

Qualifax is the National Learners Database. (Note: Link not always available)

DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

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