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Celtic Civilisation  (CCJ1)

BA/BSc (NFQ Level 8) · Academic Year 2024/2025
School
School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore
Attendance
Full Time
Level
Undergraduate
NFQ Level
Award
Bachelor of Arts
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Programme Director
Dr Roisin McLaughlin
Overall Programme Credits:
Programme Credits:
Stage 1
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 1
Core/Option: 55 Electives: 5
Stage 2
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 3
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 3
Core/Option: 60 Electives: 0
Stage 4
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Major/Minor Core & Option Credits:
Stage 2: 25
Stage 3: 25
Stage 4: 25

Curricular information is subject to change.

The Celtic Civilisation course focuses on the cultures of the Celtic-speaking peoples in Ireland, Britain and beyond. It encompasses diverse elements in languages, literature, history to allow students to pursue particular fields of interest. This gives students the opportunity to acquire a broad overview of the cultures of the Celtic-speaking peoples and also to develop more specific areas of expertise.

The subject areas of Early and Middle Irish, Welsh and Celtic Civilisation offer separate but related opportunities to study aspects of the languages, literatures, history and civilisation of the Celtic peoples over a wide geographical and temporal span. Celtic Civilisationoffers a study of archaelogical, historical and literary topics (and can be studied to degree level) While the linguistic modules give students a guided introduction to the languages and a first-hand familiarity with some fascinating texts.



Early Irish



The aim of the study of Early Irish is to foster interest in and knowledge of Early and Middle Irish, and to teach students the rudiments of the language from a linguistic perspective and also in the context of Ireland’s early literature and traditions. Our modules are aimed at national and international students who are interested in early Ireland and who wish to gain knowledge of the language and its literature. We value Early and Middle Irish as an invaluable key to Ireland's early literature and traditions. We strive to give students an opportunity to begin learning Early Irish, and an appreciation of such topics as palaeography and textual editing. We value the opportunity to teach a subject available in only a few worldwide institutions but which possesses great national significance, which is also of interest to a wider international audience concerned with medieval civilisation. Reading and editing of medieval texts is a core research value of the course. Our learning environment consists of small group teaching. Electronic resources such as the online historical dictionary of Irish and digital images of manuscript are used. Assessment takes the form of in-term exercises and final assessments consisting of texts to translate and elucidate.



Welsh



The study of Modern Welsh provides national and international students with an opportunity to study a vibrant, neighbouring but largely unknown Celtic language, and to gain an insight into its literature, history and culture. Students are made aware of its vitality and how valuable it is from a comparative perspective, offering many correspondences with Irish and Ireland. Students can also choose to study medieval Welsh texts, both for their own intrinsic merit and as a source of Celtic affinities and parallels. Language classes are small to medium-sized and interaction through the target language is encouraged. Students carry out a range of collaborative tasks in class and are provided with guidance to facilitate self-directed exploration of a wealth of online material. They are assessed via oral presentations, peer collaborations, oral and written exercises, essays and final written examination.



Celtic Civilisation



Celtic Civilisation introduces students to the achievements and legacy of the Celtic-speaking peoples, from their preliterate roots on the European continent to the medieval societies of Ireland and Wales. Students will gain an overview of the rich, complex tapestry of Celtic culture, an acquaintance with a range of literary texts in translation, and an understanding of the variety of research approaches which can be applied to the material. Students are encouraged to reveal, contextualise and elucidate a range of cultural achievements from Ireland and the wider Celtic world which is often little known except by specialists. Class sizes vary widely: large ones are supported by weekly tutorials. Use is made of computer-aided presentations, UCD’s digital repository and guided visits to Dublin museums and other relevant initiatives such as the UCD Centre for Experimental Archaeology and Ancient Technologies. Assessment takes the form of participation, set essays, and final written exams.


1 - Demonstrate knowledge the cultures of the Celtic-speaking peoples across a wide chronological span, and an awareness of historical, literary and linguistic dimensions.
2 - Engage with research methods and sources in the study of literature, language, history and culture in the context of Celtic Civilisation.
3 - Critically evaluate a range of primary source material relating to Celtic cultures.
4 - Demonstrate a practical competence of at least one of the early or modern Celtic language and a mastery of the relevant terminology for linguistic analysis.
5 - Understand the compositional, cultural and historical elements of medieval texts, analyse the relevant critical approaches of close reading and use bibliographical and IT sources.
6 - Demonstrate competence in the planning and execution of essays and in the application of the skills of summary, synthesis and generalisation.
7 - Select areas of academic specialisation that are best suited to their strengths as postgraduate students, as research scholars and as professionals.

Students can apply to study abroad in third year at one of our international partner institutions.

This degree provides the skills that will allow you to follow a wide range of graduate studies and career opportunities in: • Heritage • Research • Media • Teaching • Business • Technology

Graduates are also prepared for further studies in a wide range of linguistic, historical and literary fields including taught Masters in the UCD School of Irish, Celtic Studies & Folklore: MA Irish Folklore & Ethnology and MA Irish Studies.

UCD School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore
p. +353 1 716 8166
e. roisin.mclaughlin@ucd.ie


Stage 2

Students must take ALL core modules and three option modules

Stage 3

Students must select ALL core modules and three option modules. Please note you are required to have 40 credits at level 3 in order to graduate. The level of the module is indicated by the first number of the module code.

Stage 4

Students must select ALL core modules and three option modules. Please note you are required to have 25 credits from this major at level 3 in order to graduate. The level of the module is indicated by the first number of the module code.

Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 2 Core Modules
 CCIV20130 Kings and Heroes of Early Ireland Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
 CCIV20120 Law & Society in Early Ireland Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - D) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules.
 CCIV30070 Introduction to Early Irish 1 Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - D) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules.
 EMIR10010 Introduction to Early Irish I Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - D) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules.
 IRFL20010 The Study of Folklore: Origins and Development Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - D) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules.
 IRFL20030 The Narrative Art Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - D) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules.
 IRST20010 Place, People & Identities Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - D) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules.
 CCIV20070 Poets, Power and Performance Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - D) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules.
 EMIR10020 Introduction to Early Irish II Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - D) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules.
 IR20010 Teanga na Gaeilge II B (Irish language II B) Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - D) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules.
 IRFL20090 Folklife & Ethnology Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - D) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules.
 IRFL20100 Oral history and tradition Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - D) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules.
 IRFL30020 Calendar Custom Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - D) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules.
 IRFL30100 Popular religion and belief Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - E) Min 0 of:
This a College of Arts and Humanities module, It is the equivalent of an elective. You can take it instead of taking one of your Stage 2 electives. Please make sure that you have selected the correct number of programme options from the list above. This is not one of your required options.
 HUM20010 Career Readiness for Arts Autumn  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
 CCIV30110 Early Irish Myths & Sagas Autumn  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
 EMIR30130 Literacy & Learning Early Irl Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules. Additional Modules can be taken in places of electives.
Students must ensure they have selected sufficient level 3 modules to meet minimum University requirements (minimum of 40 level 3 credits in total across both joint major subjects)
 CCIV30070 Introduction to Early Irish 1 Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules. Additional Modules can be taken in places of electives.
Students must ensure they have selected sufficient level 3 modules to meet minimum University requirements (minimum of 40 level 3 credits in total across both joint major subjects)
 EMIR10010 Introduction to Early Irish I Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules. Additional Modules can be taken in places of electives.
Students must ensure they have selected sufficient level 3 modules to meet minimum University requirements (minimum of 40 level 3 credits in total across both joint major subjects)
 IRFL20010 The Study of Folklore: Origins and Development Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules. Additional Modules can be taken in places of electives.
Students must ensure they have selected sufficient level 3 modules to meet minimum University requirements (minimum of 40 level 3 credits in total across both joint major subjects)
 IRFL20030 The Narrative Art Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules. Additional Modules can be taken in places of electives.
Students must ensure they have selected sufficient level 3 modules to meet minimum University requirements (minimum of 40 level 3 credits in total across both joint major subjects)
 IRST20010 Place, People & Identities Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules. Additional Modules can be taken in places of electives.
Students must ensure they have selected sufficient level 3 modules to meet minimum University requirements (minimum of 40 level 3 credits in total across both joint major subjects)
 CCIV30100 Introduction to Early Irish 2 Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules. Additional Modules can be taken in places of electives.
Students must ensure they have selected sufficient level 3 modules to meet minimum University requirements (minimum of 40 level 3 credits in total across both joint major subjects)
 IRFL20100 Oral history and tradition Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules. Additional Modules can be taken in places of electives.
Students must ensure they have selected sufficient level 3 modules to meet minimum University requirements (minimum of 40 level 3 credits in total across both joint major subjects)
 IRFL30020 Calendar Custom Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules. Additional Modules can be taken in places of electives.
Students must ensure they have selected sufficient level 3 modules to meet minimum University requirements (minimum of 40 level 3 credits in total across both joint major subjects)
 IRFL30100 Popular religion and belief Spring  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 CCIV30110 Early Irish Myths & Sagas Autumn  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 EMIR30130 Literacy & Learning Early Irl Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules. Additional Modules can be taken in places of electives.
Students must ensure they have selected sufficient level 3 modules to meet minimum University requirements (minimum of 40 level 3 credits in total across both joint major subjects)
 CCIV30070 Introduction to Early Irish 1 Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules. Additional Modules can be taken in places of electives.
Students must ensure they have selected sufficient level 3 modules to meet minimum University requirements (minimum of 40 level 3 credits in total across both joint major subjects)
 EMIR10010 Introduction to Early Irish I Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules. Additional Modules can be taken in places of electives.
Students must ensure they have selected sufficient level 3 modules to meet minimum University requirements (minimum of 40 level 3 credits in total across both joint major subjects)
 IRFL20010 The Study of Folklore: Origins and Development Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules. Additional Modules can be taken in places of electives.
Students must ensure they have selected sufficient level 3 modules to meet minimum University requirements (minimum of 40 level 3 credits in total across both joint major subjects)
 IRFL20030 The Narrative Art Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules. Additional Modules can be taken in places of electives.
Students must ensure they have selected sufficient level 3 modules to meet minimum University requirements (minimum of 40 level 3 credits in total across both joint major subjects)
 IRST20010 Place, People & Identities Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules. Additional Modules can be taken in places of electives.
Students must ensure they have selected sufficient level 3 modules to meet minimum University requirements (minimum of 40 level 3 credits in total across both joint major subjects)
 CCIV30100 Introduction to Early Irish 2 Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules. Additional Modules can be taken in places of electives.
Students must ensure they have selected sufficient level 3 modules to meet minimum University requirements (minimum of 40 level 3 credits in total across both joint major subjects)
 IRFL20100 Oral history and tradition Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules. Additional Modules can be taken in places of electives.
Students must ensure they have selected sufficient level 3 modules to meet minimum University requirements (minimum of 40 level 3 credits in total across both joint major subjects)
 IRFL30020 Calendar Custom Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of:
Please select three of the following modules. Additional Modules can be taken in places of electives.
Students must ensure they have selected sufficient level 3 modules to meet minimum University requirements (minimum of 40 level 3 credits in total across both joint major subjects)
 IRFL30100 Popular religion and belief Spring  5

See the UCD Assessment website for further details

Module Weighting Info
 
  Award GPA
Programme Module Weightings Rule Description Description >= <=
BHACS001 Stage 3 - 50.00%
Stage 2 - 50.00%
 Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20
Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67
Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07
Pass

2.00

2.47
BHACS023 Stage 3 - 70.00%
Stage 2 - 30.00%
 Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20
Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67
Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07
Pass

2.00

2.47
BHACS027 Stage 4 - 50.00%
Stage 3 - 30.00%
Stage 2 - 20.00%
 Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20
Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67
Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07
Pass

2.00

2.47
BHACS031 Stage 3 - 70.00%
Stage 2 - 30.00%
 Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20
Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67
Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07
Pass

2.00

2.47
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