都柏林大学

Why is this course for me?

Are you interested in pursuing research or a career in culture, the arts, or heritage? This unique interdisciplinary programme covers all of these areas, ranging across Celtic Studies, Art History and History. The core of this programme will see students examine the history, literature, language and culture of the Celts across the centuries. It will challenge students and will develop their critical thinking and evaluation skills, as well as providing an appreciation of the complexities of ideas, societies, cultures, languages and art.

International Study Opportunities

Opportunities for study abroad include those at universities in:

• Iceland
• Norway
• France
• Wales
• Scotland
• Austria
• Germany
• Italy
• Poland
• Spain
• Switzerland
• America
• Australia.

Career & Graduate Study Opportunities

Students on this programme will gain the transferable skills highly valued by employers in the cultural and heritage sector, education, archives, media, journalism, public service, museums and art galleries, research, and a wide range of private sector employment opportunities that require interdisciplinary competences. In addition to MLitt and PhD programmes in Art History, Celtic Studies and History, this programme prepares students for graduate study in many areas, including:

• Celtic Studies
• Art History
• History
• Film
• Drama
• Media Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Education
• Archives
• Cultural Policy & Arts Management.

What Will I Study

In this programme, the study of the history of the Celts will be placed in a European and global context, allowing for a deep understanding of Celtic civilisation from antiquity to the present day. Students will also engage with the aesthetic, stylistic, historical and critical elements of the visual arts: painting, sculpture, architecture, the decorative arts and modern visual art forms, including photography, video and performance. The diversity of choice in the modules that are available – from Early Irish and Welsh to Medieval Art and Architecture, and folklore and migration – draws together Celtic Studies, Art History and History.