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BA INTERNATIONAL DEGREE

College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences

BA (INTERNATIONAL) UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK, IRELAND

Course Code: CK108Duration: 4 years

What will I be studying?

Students select four subjects in first year from the following, selecting no more than one from each group.

Group 1 Asian Studies, Computer Science; History; Portuguese

Group 2 Applied Mathematics; European Studies; Folklore; Gaeilge/Irish; Greek & Roman Civilisation;

History of Art; Studies in Psychology

Group 3 Archaeology; Chinese Studies; German; Latin; Mathematics; Mathematical Studies; Politics

Group 4 French; Sociology

Group 5 Economics; English; Greek; An Léann Duchais; Religions and Global Diversity

Group 6 Geography; Italian

Group 6b Celtic Civilisation; Philosophy; Spanish

For specific details of subject combinations, see the College Calendar:

http://www.ucc.ie/calendar/arts/index.html

In second year, students continue with two of their

four subjects from first year. Students also have the

option of dividing the courses (modules) evenly or

taking more courses in one subject and less in the

other.

In third year, students continue with their two

subjects from second year at one of our partner

Universities abroad. There is a range of

universities to choose from in various countries in

Europe, Asia, the USA, Canada and South America.

Students return to UCC for fourth year to finish

their degree.

What is BA (International)?

This is a four-year honours BA degree which

includes a year abroad studying at one of our

partner universities in Europe, Asia, the USA,

Canada or South America. Student will have the

opportunity to enhance their learning experience

and increase their cultural awareness by living and

studying in another country. Students who select a

language and opt to spend third year in the country

of that language will also be able to demonstrate

increased linguistic ability to prospective employers.

Students will receive a lot of support in preparing

for their year abroad as well as support from staff in

their host university and staff in UCC while they are

abroad.

Placement

Students spend one full academic year (September

to May) as a registered full-time student at

a University abroad. They partake fully in all

lectures, coursework and assignments. They take

examinations at that University and their results will

be forwarded to UCC.

Career Opportunities

Adjusting to life in another country and its university

system is a crucial formative experience for

anyone. It enhances independence and maturity

and demonstrates commitment and adaptability

to future employers. Students who spend time

in another country also have greater cultural

awareness. As with all BA degrees, employers are

more interested in academic results and transferrable

skills than which particular subjects were studied.

Funding

Students studying in Europe receive Erasmus

funding during their year abroad while the College

of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences offers a

number of International Scholarships to students

studying outside of Europe.

BA INTERNATIONAL DEGREE

For information please contact: Programme Co-ordinator:

Dr. Martin HowardCollege of Arts, Celtic Studies

& Social Sciences

Tel: +353 (0)21 490 2520 / 2773email: bainternational@arts.ucc.ie

www.ucc.ie/en/cacsss/bainternational