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CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Arts and Humanities

Carlow College
Carlow College
Course Code
PC410
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
3 Years
Attendence
Full Time
CAO Points 2022
226
Points Change

Course Summary

The B.A. (Honours) in Arts and Humanities is a 4 Year Level 8 Programme. It is one of our flagship courses and gives students a valuable insight in the major ideas, events and cultural heritage that have influenced western conceptions of humanity and society. Students can choose modules from a wide range of interesting disciplines, including English, Creative Arts, Media Studies, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Theology and Teacher Placement.

Students on this programme can choose modules from the following five areas of study in a variety of combinations: English, Creative Arts and Media; History; Philosophy; Psychology; and Theology. The programme is designed so that students can concentrate their studies on a broad range of areas or to narrow their focus down to the subjects which they want to pursue.

Students are expected to achieve a minimum 260 CAO points to be successful on this course.

College Link

College Link > PC410 - Arts and Humanities

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

* 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
5M0528 Media Production
5M1997 Office Administration
5M2009 Early Childhood Care and Education
5M2069 Marketing
5M2073 Language and European Studies
5M2110 Security Studies
5M2154 Cultural and Heritage Studies
5M2181 Applied Social Studies
5M2464 Journalism
5M2468 Business Administration
5M2786 Community Care
5M3050 Community Development
5M3114 General Studies
5M3635 Education and Training
5M3789 Legal Studies
5M4468 Community Health Services
5M4732 Youth Work
5M5011 Tourism with Business
5M5048 Creative Media
6M2007 Early Childhood Care and Education
6M2218 Social and Vocational Integration
6M2263 Inclusive Education and Training
6M3115 Information, Advice and Advocacy
6M3566 Drama
6M3618 Arts Administration
6M3674 Community Development
6M4029 Art
6M4587 Management
6M4985 Business
6M5012 Tourism with Business
6M5013 Administration

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

This degree fulfills Teaching Council requirements for English, History, Theology/Religios Education.

Graduates of this programme find employment in many different fields such as media, marketing, tourism, banking, pastoral care and the civil service. Graduates can also go onto further postgraduate study. For students interested in teaching, the programme has primary teaching placement options for those who concentrate a portion of their studies on Theology.

Further Research

College Link > PC410 - Arts and Humanities

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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