The best advice I ever got concerning what to do with my life, what I should study and where should I go was when my dad turned to me and simply said:
“Do something you're passionate about”
It’s something that seems simple and obvious, but at the time it did not cross my mind, that one sentence for me was better than any careers advice I ever received. Before that “pearl of wisdom” I had been talked into considering studying a course that combined Economics, Computers and Mathematics – all subjects I was capable of doing but had no real interest in.
I could not have been happier with my decision as I ultimately would develop such a passion in my subjects that I wanted to study them further (and still do!).
When I began my studies in 07/08 I studied the following three subjects in my first year.
History was the only subject I truly enjoyed whilst attending secondary school. After a tough decision between English and Politics I coupled History with Politics. I had only decided what to do when the last CAO change your mind form arrived, so I wouldn't worry if you’re unsure of what you want to do just yet.
I've never looked back since!! [History class of 2010]
“Explore your Options” & “Broaden your Horizons”:
When you commence your BA degree you will have the choice between studying additional subjects in first year as well as your CAO choices. I chose Information and Social Computing.
You’ll probably hear it a lot, but studying Arts at UCD gives you access to Ireland’s broadest range of arts and humanities subjects.
If you are interested in studying a B.A. Joint Honours Degree this is how you will study your degree:
Whether you decide to try an entirely new subject that you might be interested in or a subject you have previously studied at second level it’s a nice way to explore other options.
UCD gives you ample opportunities to adapt the curriculum to
your individual interests and needs; it also allows you to broaden your
knowledge in new areas through electives.
The beauty of UCD
Horizons is that you can have more of a choice regarding how your degree is
structured in terms of your modules. To put it very simply, there are modules
you must do as part of your degree and then you get to pick whatever other ones
you want to do
I personally spent my Second & Third year studying only History & Politics, but I had friends in my class do all sorts of other things ranging from Geography classes to 'Introduction to Massage'!
A
little explanation of University
terminology:
terminology:
(Feel free to skip to the next page)
Modules: Modules are self-contained units of teaching, learning and assessment which usually run for one semester. Modules are worth a fixed amount of credit, so if you pass the module you gain the appropriate number of credits which then count towards your degree. The modular degree system at the University greatly adds to the flexibility of undergraduate study. (The aim is to accumulate 120 credits a year, usually 60 credits a semester)
Core Modules: Modules you have to complete during your degree.
Electives: Two classes out of 12 each year can be spent in any subject across all programme areas. So if you’re studying Arts and have an interest in sport you can spend two classes a year studying sports modules and so on. Alternatively you may want to invest the time back in your main subject choices to study more areas.
Option Modules: These are modules that you have to choose yourself. Option modules are relevant to your degree.
Erasmus: There’s also an International Study Abroad opportunity which enables you to spend an extra year studying at another university in Europe. If you study in Europe this is termed an Erasmus year and you even get a grant from the EU to help fund living abroad!
Now that you know the basics why don’t you have a look at
what our Bachelor of Arts Degree offers?
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