Overview of the BA degrees
BA Local History, Cultural Heritage and Environment
This degree combines the expertise of Irelands leading history department for the study of local history, with one of the most well regarded geography departments in the country; study folk traditions, Gaelic Literature and Culture with modules from the Centre for Irish Cultural Heritage and Ancient Classics, Anthropology and Sociology.
| College | Maynooth University |
| Course ID | 195624 |
| Course Location | EU |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Ordinary Bachelor Degree |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| Awarding Body Details | BA Local History, Cultural Heritage and Environment |
| Course Start Date | 14th September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 14th March 2031 |
| Course Duration | 4.5 years |
| Course Time | • Tuesday evenings • Wednesday evenings • 6:00pm – 10:00pm |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants must be 21 years or older on 1 January of the year of entry. Application through the CAO. Selected candidates are invited for interview. See our website for details (link in Contact us). |
| Career Path | After Graduation BA Local History, Cultural Heritage and Environment > Develop research, writing, communication, critical thinking, analysis and interpretation skills to the highest level. Some of our graduates have published their research. > Higher education, tourism, hospitality and leisure industries. > Postgraduate study in fields such as history, geography, archaeology and folklore. >Progression to the HDip. in Further Education and Training or the MA in Local History (incorporating Historic Irish Houses and Local History). |
| Course Code | MH804 |

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