- Duration:
- 4 Years
- Attendance:
- Full Time
- Delivery:
- On Campus
- NFQ Level:
- 8 (240 credits)
- Level:
- Undergraduate
- Award:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Next Intake:
- September
- General Entry Requirements (A-Level)
DDD
- General Entry Requirements (IB)
24
- CAO Points 2025
462
- Typical Class Size
- Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements
O6/H7 in English, Irish, a third language and three other recognised subjects.
- Country Specific Entry Requirements:
- Visit the UCD Global Undergraduate Entry Requirements webpage.
- Other School Leaving Requirements:
- See www.ucd.ie/admissions
This course is available through the following application route(s)
Are you an enthusiastic reader and writer who wants to immerse yourself in literature ranging from Old English to new writing being published today? Do you want to explore the radical potential of novels, plays and poems to change lives? Would you like to analyse literary concepts and forms deeply, to creatively connect ideas across a wide range of cultures, periods, genres and media, and to develop your critical thinking and analytical skills to an advanced level? Would you like to study with world-class researchers and teachers, and develop your own unique research project? If so, the BA Humanities in English Literature is for you.
About This Course
Are you an enthusiastic reader and writer who wants to immerse yourself in literature ranging from Old English to new writing being published today? Do you want to explore the radical potential of novels, plays and poems to change lives? Would you like to analyse literary concepts and forms deeply, to creatively connect ideas across a wide range of cultures, periods, genres and media, and to develop your critical thinking and analytical skills to an advanced level? Would you like to study with world-class researchers and teachers, and develop your own unique research project? If so, the BA Humanities in English is for you.
You will study texts ranging from the Old English, medieval and early modern periods to the nineteenth and through to the twenty-first century – writing which extends across national boundaries and regions, from British to Irish to American to World Literature, and covering multiple genres. You will explore literary production, value and impact – how fiction, poetry and drama are inspired, shaped, released and received in particular historical and cultural contexts – learning how the meanings of literary texts change and renew across time and space.
First Year
Modules include: Reading World Literature • Literature & Crisis • Contemporary Irish Writing • Literary Genre • How to Read Poetry • Comics & Fantasy
Second Year
You will take an interdisciplinary core module based in UCD Special Collections archives and choose from other modules including: Critical Theory • Reading Medieval Literature • Reading Old English • Irish Literature in English • Modern American Literature • Renaissance Literature • Romanticism • Victorian to Modern Literature • Modern Drama
Third Year
You will choose from a range of options that will broaden your horizons and enrich your academic experience: • Apply for a competitive internship in an area that interests you and/or relates to your area of study. • Study abroad for a trimester/year to develop your language skills and immerse yourself in a new culture. • Deepen your knowledge by studying a dedicated range of English Literature modules in different literary fields, including: Literature & Science • Architecture & Narrative • Yeats & the Arts • Theatres of Change • Global Science Fiction • Masculinities & Manhood • Contemporary Irish Women’s Poetry • Global Eco-Literature • Making Shakespeare • and others
Fourth Year
Modules include: Dissertation • World Literature in English • Advanced Medieval Literature • Plus specialised option modules on: Austen • Shakespeare • Joyce • McDonagh • Heaney • Chaucer • Synge • McPherson • Talking Animals • the Crime Novel • Post- War US Theatre • Canadian Fiction • and many others
We offer a number of Erasmus and Study Abroad opportunities, including at: Albert- Ludwigs-Universität, Frieburg, Germany; Université Sorbonne (Paris IV), France; University of Turin, Italy; University of Verona, Italy; University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands; University of Coimbra, Portugal; and many more.
Our English graduates have found employment in: Journalism, Arts Management, Public Relations, Business and Finance, Publishing, Law, Politics, Policymaking, Teaching, Heritage, Management Consultancy, Tourism, Marketing, Humanities Research, and many other areas.
Graduates are prepared for the wide range of MA Programmes in the UCD School of English, Drama and Film, as well as opportunities for MPhil and PhD study.
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.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Core Modules |
ENG10120 | How to Read Poetry | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
ENG10130 | Contemporary Irish Writing | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
ENG10230 | Reading World Literature | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
ENG10030 | Literary Genre: the Art of Criticism and the Craft of Writing | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
ENG10220 | Literature and Crisis | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
ENG10280 | Introduction to the Novel | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 3 of: Option Modules: Choose a minimum of 3 modules from the following list. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. Stage 1 elective modules are chosen and taken in the Spring trimester. |
CRWT10010 | The Craft of Creative Writing 1 | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 3 of: Option Modules: Choose a minimum of 3 modules from the following list. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. Stage 1 elective modules are chosen and taken in the Spring trimester. |
ENG10020 | Children's Literature | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 3 of: Option Modules: Choose a minimum of 3 modules from the following list. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. Stage 1 elective modules are chosen and taken in the Spring trimester. |
ENG10180 | Comics and Fantasy | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 3 of: Option Modules: Choose a minimum of 3 modules from the following list. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. Stage 1 elective modules are chosen and taken in the Spring trimester. |
ENG10250 | Horror Literature | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 3 of: Option Modules: Choose a minimum of 3 modules from the following list. All students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. Stage 1 elective modules are chosen and taken in the Spring trimester. |
CRWT10020 | The Craft of Creative Writing 2 | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Elective Substitution Options: Students may choose to take academic skills modules with their elective credits. |
HUM10040 | Academic Writing in Practice | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - Subject/Streams |
ELCB | Spanish | ||
Stage 1 Options - Subject/Streams |
ELCC | Spanish | ||
Stage 1 Options - Subject/Streams |
FMD2 | Film Studies | ||
Stage 1 Options - Subject/Streams |
FRC7 | French | ||
Stage 1 Options - Subject/Streams |
GCC2 | Greek & Roman Civilization | ||
Stage 1 Options - Subject/Streams |
GRCD | German | ||
Stage 1 Options - Subject/Streams |
GRCE | German | ||
Stage 1 Options - Subject/Streams |
HSC4 | History | ||
Stage 1 Options - Subject/Streams |
ISC2 | Irish Studies | ||
Stage 1 Options - Subject/Streams |
MCC2 | Music (BA Humanities) | ||
Stage 1 Options - Subject/Streams |
RDD2 | Drama Studies | ||
Stage 2 Core Modules |
ENG20230 | Reading Old English I | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
ENG20450 | Writing and Performance in the Age of Shakespeare: Renaissance Literature | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
ENG20780 | Critical Theory | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
ENG20410 | Reading Medieval Literature | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
ENG20810 | Shakespeare | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 4 of: Option Modules: Students must choose a minimum of 4 option modules from this list. Students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2), including your 10 credits of electives.Students may choose additional option modules from the list below in place of electives. |
ENG20490 | Romanticism | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 4 of: Option Modules: Students must choose a minimum of 4 option modules from this list. Students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2), including your 10 credits of electives.Students may choose additional option modules from the list below in place of electives. |
ENG20430 | Modern American Literature | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 4 of: Option Modules: Students must choose a minimum of 4 option modules from this list. Students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2), including your 10 credits of electives.Students may choose additional option modules from the list below in place of electives. |
ENG20440 | Reading the story of Ireland: Irish Literature in English | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 4 of: Option Modules: Students must choose a minimum of 4 option modules from this list. Students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2), including your 10 credits of electives.Students may choose additional option modules from the list below in place of electives. |
ENG20790 | Global 19th C. Literature | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 4 of: Option Modules: Students must choose a minimum of 4 option modules from this list. Students are strongly advised to balance their workload evenly across both trimesters. This means you should pick 30 credits in Autumn (Trimester 1) and 30 credits in Spring (Trimester 2), including your 10 credits of electives.Students may choose additional option modules from the list below in place of electives. |
ENG20800 | Global Eco-Literature | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - C) Min 0 of: Elective Substitution Options: These College of Arts and Humanities modules are the equivalent of electives. You can take them with your Stage 2 elective credits. One of the Career Readiness modules is recommended in particular if you are considering applying for an internship option next year.HUM10040 supports your academic writing. |
HUM20010 | Career Readiness for Arts | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - C) Min 0 of: Elective Substitution Options: These College of Arts and Humanities modules are the equivalent of electives. You can take them with your Stage 2 elective credits. One of the Career Readiness modules is recommended in particular if you are considering applying for an internship option next year.HUM10040 supports your academic writing. |
HUM10040 | Academic Writing in Practice | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 1 of: 5-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 2 x 5 credit Level 3 option modules from this list, 1 in the Autumn trimester and 1 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least one 5 credit English module for one trimester. Students may choose additional option modules from the list below in place of electives. |
ENG31780 | Contemporary European Crime Fiction | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 1 of: 5-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 2 x 5 credit Level 3 option modules from this list, 1 in the Autumn trimester and 1 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least one 5 credit English module for one trimester. Students may choose additional option modules from the list below in place of electives. |
ENG32510 | Writing Dublin | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 1 of: 5-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 2 x 5 credit Level 3 option modules from this list, 1 in the Autumn trimester and 1 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least one 5 credit English module for one trimester. Students may choose additional option modules from the list below in place of electives. |
ENG32520 | Ugly Feelings | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 1 of: 5-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 2 x 5 credit Level 3 option modules from this list, 1 in the Autumn trimester and 1 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least one 5 credit English module for one trimester. Students may choose additional option modules from the list below in place of electives. |
ENG32880 | The 'Madwoman' in Literature | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 1 of: 5-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 2 x 5 credit Level 3 option modules from this list, 1 in the Autumn trimester and 1 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least one 5 credit English module for one trimester. Students may choose additional option modules from the list below in place of electives. |
ENG32890 | Repair: Lit of Reuse & Renewal | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
CCI30050 | Sustainability and Culture | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG31930 | Irish Fiction After 2010 | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG31950 | Architecture and Narrative | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG31960 | Apocalypse Then: Old Eng. Lit. | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32030 | Theatre of Martin McDonagh | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32050 | Reading Joyce | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32070 | Medieval Celluloid | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32090 | Masculinities and Manhood in Irish Writing and Culture | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32100 | Fin-de-Siecle | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32240 | Chaucer in Context | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32560 | Writing Black: African American Literature and Racial Consciousness | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32580 | Staging Conflict and Human Rights | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32670 | Dark Romanticism | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32680 | Global Renaissance | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32760 | Life Writing: Text and Self | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32780 | Presenting Tennessee Williams | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32820 | Reading South Africa | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32850 | Contemporary Irish Historical Fiction | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG31940 | Global Science Fiction | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG31980 | Women and the Novel in Romantic-era Britain | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32020 | Detecting Fictions: the Crime Novel in America, Britain and Ireland | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32080 | Social Networks in Fiction: from Jane Austen to Conan Doyle | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32110 | Literature and Science | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32180 | Poetry in Performance | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32600 | Creative Non-Fiction | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32690 | Writing Habits | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32870 | The Modernist Novel | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG31990 | Reading Gender and Sexuality | Spring | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32130 | Irish Gothic | Spring | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32200 | Sexuality & American Modernism | Spring | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32220 | Popular Fiction in Britain | Spring | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32290 | Reading Ulysses | Spring | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32380 | Sexuality and the State in Irish Drama and Culture | Spring | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32590 | Memory and Testimony in Performance | Spring | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32790 | Shakespeare in Film&Television | Spring | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32800 | Wasted Wor(l)ds | Spring | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32900 | Women Poets, Embodied Subjects | Spring | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32910 | Reading the Energy Humanities | Spring | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 2 of: 10-credit modules: Students who remain in UCD for the full year in stage 3 should choose 4 x 10 credit option modules, 2 in the Autumn trimester and 2 in the Spring trimester. Any students on a trimester exchange or internship in stage 3 should choose at least two 10 credit English modules for one trimester. |
ENG32920 | Making Comics | Spring | 10 |
Stage 3 Options - D1) Min 0 of: Internship Option: Students who have been offered a College sourced internship, or self-sourced their own internship with approval from the Programme Board should register to the internship module in the appropriate trimester. |
HUM30020 | Internship-Autumn (Humanities) | Autumn | 30 |
Stage 3 Options - D1) Min 0 of: Internship Option: Students who have been offered a College sourced internship, or self-sourced their own internship with approval from the Programme Board should register to the internship module in the appropriate trimester. |
HUM30030 | Internship- Spring (Humanities) | Spring | 30 |
Stage 4 Options - *A) Min 0 of: Dissertation options: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation then you must register for BOTH ENG30970 AND ENG32460. You will have to first register to ENG30970 in the autumn in order to be able to register ENG32460 in the spring. |
ENG30970 | Dissertation Research Methods | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - *A) Min 0 of: Dissertation options: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation then you must register for BOTH ENG30970 AND ENG32460. You will have to first register to ENG30970 in the autumn in order to be able to register ENG32460 in the spring. |
ENG32460 | Dissertation | Spring | 15 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG31930 | Irish Fiction After 2010 | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG31950 | Architecture and Narrative | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG31960 | Apocalypse Then: Old Eng. Lit. | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32030 | Theatre of Martin McDonagh | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32050 | Reading Joyce | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32070 | Medieval Celluloid | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32090 | Masculinities and Manhood in Irish Writing and Culture | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32100 | Fin-de-Siecle | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32240 | Chaucer in Context | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32560 | Writing Black: African American Literature and Racial Consciousness | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32580 | Staging Conflict and Human Rights | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32670 | Dark Romanticism | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32680 | Global Renaissance | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32760 | Life Writing: Text and Self | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32780 | Presenting Tennessee Williams | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32820 | Reading South Africa | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32850 | Contemporary Irish Historical Fiction | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG31940 | Global Science Fiction | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG31980 | Women and the Novel in Romantic-era Britain | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32020 | Detecting Fictions: the Crime Novel in America, Britain and Ireland | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32080 | Social Networks in Fiction: from Jane Austen to Conan Doyle | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32110 | Literature and Science | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32180 | Poetry in Performance | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32600 | Creative Non-Fiction | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32690 | Writing Habits | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32870 | The Modernist Novel | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG31990 | Reading Gender and Sexuality | Spring | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32130 | Irish Gothic | Spring | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32200 | Sexuality & American Modernism | Spring | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32220 | Popular Fiction in Britain | Spring | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32290 | Reading Ulysses | Spring | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32380 | Sexuality and the State in Irish Drama and Culture | Spring | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32590 | Memory and Testimony in Performance | Spring | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32790 | Shakespeare in Film&Television | Spring | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32800 | Wasted Wor(l)ds | Spring | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32900 | Women Poets, Embodied Subjects | Spring | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32910 | Reading the Energy Humanities | Spring | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 3 of: 10-credit modules: If you *ARE* taking the dissertation, you must also choose a minimum of 30 credits (and a maximum of 40 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring, which means taking more modules in the autumn (when you are planning your dissertation) than in the spring (when you are working on your dissertation in earnest). If you *ARE NOT* taking the dissertation, you should choose a minimum of 50 credits (and a maximum of 60 credits if you want to take option modules in place of electives). You should aim to spread your credit load evenly across the autumn and spring. |
ENG32920 | Making Comics | Spring | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0 of: Elective substitution options: Students may choose to take additional modules with their elective credits. |
ENG31780 | Contemporary European Crime Fiction | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0 of: Elective substitution options: Students may choose to take additional modules with their elective credits. |
ENG32510 | Writing Dublin | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0 of: Elective substitution options: Students may choose to take additional modules with their elective credits. |
ENG32520 | Ugly Feelings | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0 of: Elective substitution options: Students may choose to take additional modules with their elective credits. |
ENG32880 | The 'Madwoman' in Literature | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0 of: Elective substitution options: Students may choose to take additional modules with their elective credits. |
ENG32890 | Repair: Lit of Reuse & Renewal | Spring | 5 |
By joining the UCD College of Arts and Humanities you will be part of a vibrant community of students and faculty who are committed to creating a more sustainable, just and equitable future. Our courses are designed to equip students with the best education in their chosen arts and humanities subjects. Our research and teaching and learning connect with many of the SDGs, most notably:
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SDG 4: Quality Education -Promotes inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all.
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SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals - Encourages global partnerships and collaboration by fostering international understanding and dialogue.
Our programmes equip students with critical thinking, empathy, and cultural awareness, essential for addressing complex global challenges.
Aside from the general fun to be had in college, the inherent value of literature is what drew me to this course. It forces you to use your own imagination, in conjunction with someone else’s to create real beauty and feelings out of thin air. I now have new ideas and ways to think about literature which is about life and learning to think and write about human beings and the things they deal with. Everyone irrespective of their future career will be enriched by this course. The skills I am acquiring make me a better worker and person.
Harry Melessanakis, Student
“Studying English Literature at UCD has been an extremely rewarding experience. Getting to engage with classic literature in all of its forms has truly broadened my worldview and improved my critical thinking and writing skills. It has also enabled me to learn about history, philosophy and culture through a literary lens. Studying English Literature is perfect for those students who wish to engage with passionate staff members in a great mixture of both small group learning and large lectures. This course also gives you the opportunity to apply for an internship. I thoroughly enjoyed a trimester working as a producer in an experimental theatre company in my third year. “
Peyton Tuomi, Student
Non-EU Undergraduate Fee information can be found here.
UCD offers a number of competitive undergraduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD undergraduate degree programme. For information on Undergraduate Scholarships, please see the UCD International Scholarships webpage.
How to Apply
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to English Literature:
| ROWCLASS | Apply to |
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| showAudience-audienceInt | ENS5 English Literature Bachelor of Arts Full-Time Commencing September 2026 Undergraduate Degree (Non EU) Non EU Undergraduates |
| showAudience-audienceEU | DN530 English Literature Bachelor of Arts Full-Time Commencing September 2026 Application through CAO |
Additional special entry route(s) to English Literature:
These options have additional eligibility requirements to cater for specific applicant cohorts. You should not apply via these routes before consulting the requirements or contacting the responsible UCD office.
| ROWCLASS | Apply to |
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| showAudience-audienceInt | ENS5 English Literature Bachelor of Arts Full-Time Commencing September 2026 Access Progression Pathway Access Progression Pathway Application to this Non-EU Access Progression Pathway is by invitation only. If you are not currently enrolled on an Access programme at UCD, your application will be marked as invalid. If you are not a current Access student, but you are a non-EU applicant seeking admission to an undergraduate degree, please submit an application via the "Undergraduate Degree (Non-EU)" course type. |





