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Celtic Civilization Joint Major (CCJ1)

Undergraduate (Level 8 NFQ, Credits )
Academic Year 2024/2025
Study Abroad
Duration:
3 Year(s)
Next Intake:
2024/2025 September
Country Specific Entry Requirements:
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Curricular information is subject to change.

Celtic Civilization enables students to form an overview of the history, literature, language and culture of the Celts over the centuries. No knowledge of the Celtic languages is required, but students, if they choose, may get an introduction to Early Irish, Medieval Welsh, Welsh and Breton.

Many of the Celtic Civilization modules are popular choices for electives for those interested in the Celts in Ireland and beyond.

About this Course

Celtic Civilization
The Celtic Civilization programme includes a choice of specifically designed Celtic modules and a choice of relevant modules from other subjects. This gives an opportunity to get a broad overview of Celtic culture but also explore specific aspects of interest.

Welsh
Welsh is the most widely spoken of the modern Celtic languages, and ideal for students wanting to learn a new language at university level. Students gain a working knowledge of the language and can combine this with Celtic Civilization courses on the culture and literature.

Early Irish
You will have the opportunity to study Early Irish at a basic level in order to become familiar with the main features of the language. You will also read examples of texts, both prose and poetry, thereby gaining an insight into the riches of the language and literature of early medieval Ireland. No previous knowledge of Irish is required.

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 ID Module Title Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Options
     
CCIV10010 Introduction to Celtic Civilization Autumn

5

CCIV10040 Vikings in the Celtic World Autumn

5

CCIV10020 Early Ireland: Continuity & Change Spring

5

CCIV10030 The British Celts Spring

5

Stage 1 Options
     
Stage 2 Core Modules
     
CCIV20130 Kings and Heroes of Early Ireland Autumn

5

CCIV20120 Law & Society in Early Ireland Spring

5

Stage 2 Core Modules
     
Stage 2 Options
     
CCIV30070 Introduction to Early Irish 1 Autumn

5

EMIR10010 Introduction to Early Irish I Autumn

5

HUM20010 Career Readiness for Arts Autumn

5

IRFL20010 The Study of Folklore: Origins and Development Autumn

5

IRFL20030 The Narrative Art Autumn

5

IRST20010 Place, People & Identities Autumn

5

CCIV20070 Poets, Power and Performance Spring

5

IR20010 Teanga na Gaeilge II B (Irish language II B) Spring

5

IRFL20090 Folklife & Ethnology Spring

5

IRFL20100 Oral history and tradition Spring

5

IRFL30020 Calendar Custom Spring

5

IRFL30080 Textual Analysis of the Irish Oral Tradition Spring

5

IRFL30100 Popular religion and belief Spring

5

Stage 2 Options
     
Stage 3 Core Modules
     
CCIV30110 Early Irish Myths & Sagas Autumn

5

EMIR30130 Literacy & Learning Early Irl Spring

5

Stage 3 Core Modules
     
Stage 3 Options
     
CCIV30070 Introduction to Early Irish 1 Autumn

5

EMIR10010 Introduction to Early Irish I Autumn

5

IRFL20010 The Study of Folklore: Origins and Development Autumn

5

IRFL20030 The Narrative Art Autumn

5

IRST20010 Place, People & Identities Autumn

5

CCIV30100 Introduction to Early Irish 2 Spring

5

IRFL20100 Oral history and tradition Spring

5

IRFL30020 Calendar Custom Spring

5

IRFL30080 Textual Analysis of the Irish Oral Tradition Spring

5

IRFL30100 Popular religion and belief Spring

5

Stage 3 Options
     
Stage 4 Core Modules
     
CCIV30110 Early Irish Myths & Sagas Autumn

5

EMIR30130 Literacy & Learning Early Irl Spring

5

Stage 4 Core Modules
     
Stage 4 Options
     
CCIV30070 Introduction to Early Irish 1 Autumn

5

EMIR10010 Introduction to Early Irish I Autumn

5

IRFL20010 The Study of Folklore: Origins and Development Autumn

5

IRFL20030 The Narrative Art Autumn

5

IRST20010 Place, People & Identities Autumn

5

CCIV30100 Introduction to Early Irish 2 Spring

5

IRFL20100 Oral history and tradition Spring

5

IRFL30020 Calendar Custom Spring

5

IRFL30080 Textual Analysis of the Irish Oral Tradition Spring

5

IRFL30100 Popular religion and belief Spring

5

Celtic Civilization has links with several universities, which allows students to take an Erasmus year abroad in a range of European universities and destinations, including:

  • Oslo, Norway
  • Aberystwyth, Wales
  • Bangor, Wales
  • This degree provides the skills that will allow you to follow a wide range of graduate studies as well as career opportunities in:

  • Heritage
  • Research
  • The media
  • Teaching
  • Business

    Early Irish also prepares students for graduate studies and offers career opportunities dealing with manuscript and lexicography.
  • The following advice is for Non-EU applicants. For Irish/EU/UK students, please apply via MyUCD.

    The following entry route(s) are available:
     
    BA Arts (BAU5)
    Undergraduate Degree (Non EU)
    Entry in Sep 2024
    Full Time - 3 Year(s) Apply from Oct 2023 Apply
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    Celtic Civilization Joint Major (CCJ1)

    Undergraduate (Level 8 NFQ, Credits )