Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History and Geography
This programme provides top quality teaching and will appeal to those with an interest in history, geography, archaeology, or wildlife. The course provides graduates with a range of transferable skills in digital media, mapping and communications that are valued by employers.
You will learn in many ways in the classroom, in our customised lab, through practical sessions and field trips with a particular focus on history and geography throughout. You will also have the opportunity to undertake work experience with a relevant host organisation.
Studying History & Geography in ATU Mayo will allow you to:
Acquire key professional skills valued by employers
Progress to the Professional Masters in Education
Prepare for a career in the fields of history and geography
Acquire transferable skills in digital media and communications
Gain employment in the public or private sector
Become self-employed
Progress to study at Masters and Doctoral levels
Campus Information
Mayo
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The Careers and Employability Centre offers a modern service to all our students and recent graduates. We are committed to the employability of our students and we work closely with all employers. We are dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and personal attributes to achieve their career goals. We use the most up to date IT systems to support our work with students in terms of their employability.
We have developed an Institute Employability Statement and framework highlighting our approach to employability for our students and graduates. This is available to view below
The Careers and Employability Centre
The Careers and Employability Centre at ATU is available to all students and recent graduates and are the conjugate between academics, work placement coordinators, students, and employers.
We have the most up to date online resources and facilitate the transition from education to employment, engaging in the recruitment process and ensuring our students are ready for placement/employability through ‘The Next Step Online Employability Toolkit’.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Course Code: AU694
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
42000 EUR
Average Cost of Living: 10500 EUR /year
Application Fee: N/A
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