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BA Local History, Cultural Heritage and Environment

Kildare
4.5 years
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Overview of the BA degrees

  • These three BA programmes are part-time, evening (with some daytime options available), interdisciplinary degrees for mature applicants (21 years or older on 1 January in year of application). Applicants choose one of three degree options at the point of registration:
    • BA Local History, Cultural Heritage and Environment
    • BA Equality and Community Studies
    • BA Adult, Community and Further Education

BA Local History, Cultural Heritage and Environment
This degree combines the expertise of Ireland’s 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.

  • MH804 is a 4.5 year programme, with defined core modules and the option to register for optional modules at the beginning of each year, from year 2 onwards.
  • New students of these degrees may have been out of the education system for some time. We therefore dedicate time across all 4.5 years to study skills and student support.
  • In some cases, applicants can use previous learning towards the degree award (after year 1) through the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning system.

Course Details

CollegeMaynooth University
Course ID195624
Course LocationEU
Course TypeClassroom Based
Course QualificationOrdinary Bachelor Degree
Awarding BodyNational University of Ireland
Awarding Body DetailsBA Local History, Cultural Heritage and Environment
Course Start Date14th September 2026
Course End Date14th March 2031
Course Duration4.5 years
Course Time• Tuesday evenings • Wednesday evenings • 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Entry RequirementsApplicants 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 PathAfter 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 CodeMH804

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Maynooth University

1 Floor School of Education, North Campus Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Maynooth, Kildare, Republic of Ireland

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