Students will read English and one of the modern languages: French, Spanish, Italian or German. You will study a wide range of modules, encompassing a wealth of geographical, chronological and generic diversity from the Renaissance to the contemporary period; from Ireland, England and continental Europe to Africa, the Americas, Australia and Asia; from poetry, prose and drama to history of ideas and cinema – hence developing your ability to analyse critically the ways in which language, literature and ideas interact, and how they inflect and shape the societies in which we live. In addition to these literature and culture modules, you will take language modules in your chosen European language, since cultural engagement can only be achieved through an advanced level of linguistic competence. All European language modules focus on the texts written in the original language. UCD is the leading centre for Arts & Humanities in Ireland. We are home to a worldrenowned community of more than 200 academics and researchers who will help you acquire expertise in your subjects of choice. We provide a first-class education across 27 different subjects, which can be studied through three distinct BA degree courses: Joint Honours, Humanities and Modern Languages. We are ranked 49th in the world for English Language and Literature, and in the top 100 universities for History (QS World Rankings 2019). Our students develop a rich variety of portable skills and in-depth knowledge to become experts in research, critical thinking, evaluation, problem solving and decision making. Our alumni play a vital role in Irish intellectual, cultural and business life, and work in senior roles across a full spectrum of industries including education, media, government, the arts, and, increasingly, in Dublin’s thriving global technology and financial sectors.

Cambridge A Level: At least three subjects at A Level Grade C and three other subjects at GCSE Level Grade C. International Baccalaureate: 24 or more total points and the award of the IB Diploma. If you are presenting the Irish school leaving certificate you are required to have attained a H7/O6 in English. If you are studying in another education system you are required to show equivalent competency in English either through your school leaving examination or matriculation examination or by achieving the minimum standard in a recognised English language test.