You will study the work of a wide range of writers, focusing on how they create their works. You will learn about form and genre. You will explore a range of narrating voices by reading texts selected to illustrate this range. In a similar way, you will learn how characters are constructed, how to handle dialogue, how to manage time and sequencing and many other elements of the craft of writing, which will be generally helpful and occasionally inspiring in your own writing. You will be introduced to contemporary developments in literature by considering the work of a number of Irish writers, who will address the class and provide valuable insight into the writing process. 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.