College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences

Colleges in UCC College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences 11Schools Departments College of Business and Law College of Science, Engineering & Food Science College & Health of Medicine

Professor Caroline Fennell Head of College

College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences Bachelor of Arts (CK101) BA (International) (CK108) Social Science (CK102) B(Mus) (CK103) BA(Arts Music) (CK104) BA (Film & Screen Media) (CK105) BA (Applied Psychology) (CK106) BA (Geography & Archaeology) (CK107) New for 2014 BA Economics (through Transformational Learning) (CK117) NEW for 2014 BA (World Languages ) (CK110) BA (Drama & Theatre Studies)(CK112) BA (Early Years and Childhood Studies (CK111) B.Ed. (Sports Studies & Physical Education) (CK116) New for 2014 BA (Criminology) (CK113) NEW for 2014 BA (English ) (CK109)

CK101 BACHELOR OF ARTS 1.Asian Studies, Computer Science, History, Portuguese 2. Applied Mathematics, European Studies, Folklore, Greek & Roman Civilisation, Irish, History of Art, Studies in Psychology, 3. Archaeology, Chinese Studies, German, Latin, Mathematics, Mathematical Studies, Politics 4. French, Sociology 5. Economics, English, Greek, Bealoideas, Religions and Global Diversity 6. Geography, Italian, Celtic Civilisation, Philosophy, Spanish Irish, History of Art, Studies in Psychology

The College Strategy 1.Maintain values associated with Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences 2.Employability and Placement 3.First Year Student Experience 4.Technology Enhanced Learning 5.International Student Mobility

Skills for Success Analysis Critical Thinking Research CreativityVersatility

Graduate Attributes Research / Enquiry Information / Digital Literacy Personal / Intellectual Autonomy Communication Professional / Ethical Approach

DESTINATIONS WITH A BA DEGREE Masters/Postgraduate Diplomas Careers Digital Arts and Humanities Translation Studies Editing Journalism Economics/Business Museum Curating Education IT MPlan Criminology Management & Marketing Arts Subjects Teaching/Lecturing Finance/Banking Publishing Theatre TV/Radio Public Affairs Arts Management Archaeologist (conservation/under water/ forensic) Researcher Information Sciences Interpreter

Careers with Arts BA English & History Editor Postgraduate Diploma in Editing Donna Condon Commissioning Editor Little Brown Books Careers with Arts

CAREERS WITH ARTS BA History & Archaeology Conservation MA Officer Archaeology Mona Hallinan Cork County Council

CK113 - BA(Criminology) 3 or 4 year degree First undergraduate BA in Criminology in Ireland Analyses the causes of crime Core: Law, Applied Psychology, Politics, Social Policy, and Sociology. Options: Language, History and Media modules (language compulsory in year 1) Wide range of options – students to forge their own distinct pathways Option to study abroad

Career Opportunities Gardai Prison Work Social Work Probation Service Journalism Community Development Social Administration Law

CK109- BA (English) 3 or 4 year degree New modules on Creative Writing Literature from across the ages and genres including: Irish and American literature, Film, Digital Humanities Engage with Critical and Theoretical debates in the field of English Opportunity to study a further Humanities subject which will enhance your degree Skills of independent and critical thinking and a clear and effective writing style Small-group teaching

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Writer Teacher/Lecturer Journalist Arts Manager/Director Public Servant Public Relations Editor Publishing Researcher IT

CK 110 – BA World Languages Four year specialist language programme Third year spent studying at a partner university abroad Or combination of study and work placement abroad Some of the areas of study include Language structures Translation theory Translation practice Digital Skills TEFL

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates with a good command of modern languages are sought after for numerous roles in a variety of organisations and sectors Translator Interpreter Teacher Diplomatic Corps Logistics and Distribution Travel Industry

CK 117 – BA Economics (Through Transformational Learning) Novel programme, teaching approach is based on Transformational Learning, which means working with students. Study modules across a wide and interesting range of courses including: Firms and Innovation, Behavioural Economics, Recessions and Booms, Economics of Creativity and many more. This degree offers you a distinct advantage in a very competitive jobs market as skills such as analytical skills, communication and presentation skills, IT skills, group work/leadership skills are specifically targeted to improve employability.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Economist Financial Services/Banking Marketing and Management Journalism Risk Analyst Accountancy Actuary Health Economist Investment Analyst

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