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The BSc Landscapes and Society provides a unique interdisciplinary combination of natural and cultural perspectives on the formation, cultural significance and management of the landscape. Students will bring together the disciplinary skills of archaeology, geography and history whilst developing their understandings of how the landscape shapes humans at the same time as humans shape the landscape. The programme is based in the classroom, field, laboratory and archives, and combines the archival strengths of history, the spatialexpertise of geography, and the material analytical approaches of archaeology. The programme will utilise Irish case studies in international perspective. The BSc in Landscapes and Society has clear links to the rapidly expanding Heritage sector and students will be trained in a range of scientific, social scientific and humanities methodologies.
This is an innovative and relevant degree programme that aims to challenge students to grow as independent learners and researchers. Across our schools, we provide a learning environment that supports and encourages the development of a range of knowledges, skills and attitudes. We encourage students to be engaged, analytical and reflective through the use of independent reading, critical thinking, real-world examples, case studies, fieldwork and practical projects.
Graduates from these fields will be well placed for employment in the varied and expanding Heritage Sector, including cultural and natural heritage. Other likely pathways include: secondary school teaching, the archaeological profession, the museum sector, Geographic Information Systems, surveying or cartography and archive or library work.
Students are required to take at least four option modules in Stage 2. Please ensure you select a minimum of one Geography option, a minimum of one History option, and a minimum of two Archaeology options.
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 50 credits in total of Archaeology, Geography and History modules. You must register to a minimum of 15 credits in EACH subject area. The remaining 5 credits can be in either Archaeology, Geography and History. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non-EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.
The Research Project module (15 credit) and Research Project Preparation module (5 credit) are core modules. You must choose a minimum of 30 further credits from the options listed below by selecting a minimum of 10 credits in EACH of the three subject areas. Please note that there are 5 and 10 credit modules available. You may select additional options in place of elective credits if you wish.
Award | GPA | ||||
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Programme | Module Weightings | Rule Description | Description | ||
BHSOC010 | 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 |
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Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
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Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |