Arts: Joint Honours (Humanities)

At registration, choose two from the following list of subjects: Up to two permitted from English and Gaeilge Only one permitted from Human Development | Philosophy Only one permitted from History | Music Only one permitted from Geography | World Religions and Theology English You’ll engage with a wide range of literature and become familiar with the vital characteristics and contexts of drama, poetry, film and fiction. Gaeilge/Irish You’ll learn about Irish culture and tradition as well as developing your practical language skills. Human Development You’ll develop an understanding of human needs and capacities at crucial stages of the development process through your studies of Psychology, Sociology and Philosophy. History You’ll explore how human beings behave grounded on a close examination of how they have behaved in the past in all spheres of the world but with a particular emphasis on Ireland. Music You'll develop your musicality and deepen your understanding of music including classical, traditional, popular and other music styles drawing on a range of practical, analytical and critical approaches. Geography You’ll examine human activity, human-environment relations and physical environments at a variety of scales, from the local through to the global. Philosophy You will critically engage with a range of questions about issues such as truth, beauty, value, knowledge, and the nature of reality. In doing so, you will develop enhanced skills in clear analysis and rigorous argumentation. World Religions and Theology You'll critically engage with the big questions about life in order to understand the historical and contemporary significance of religious faith agus contemporary ethical dilemmas.