Course Code: GA272
Apply direct to Institute
NQAI level: 7, Places: 50 NQAI level: 7, Places: 35
Course Duration: Three years. Course Duration: One year.
Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts (honours)
in Heritage Studies in Heritage Studies
Why study Heritage?
Heritage Studies at GMIT seeks to create an awareness of the variety and
richness of our past - natural, built, oral and literary - and how this impacts on
the overall consciousness of modern individuals, communities and societies. The
heritage studies programme will provide you with a broad-based knowledge of
natural and human heritage through modules of study on archaeology, folklore,
genealogy, geography, geology, history, literature, music and natural history.
While the focus is on Ireland, the programme is set within the broader
framework of European culture and history, hence the language options that
allow for one year’s study abroad.
Course Modules
Irish, European and International History, Local History & Genealogy, Natural
Heritage & Geography, Language & Literature, Folklore, Archaeology, Urban &
Rural Field Courses, Tourism, Irish Musical Tradition, Communications, IT,
Languages, (French, German, Spanish, Gaeilge)
Main Areas of Study
Dissertation; Imagining Ireland; Environment & Planning; Theory, Practice &
Career Opportunities
Method in Archaeology; Information Management & Multimedia; and one of:
Significant employment opportunities exist in the heritage industry
Project & Financial Management; Gaeilge; Spanish; French or German.
(archaeological excavations, museums, archives, heritage centres &
organisations, tourism agencies & enterprises, genealogy, environmental
Other Essential Information
consultancy, national parks, etc.), teaching, urban & regional planning, rural
This programme has been accepted by the Registration Council of Secondary
development, research and libraries. Employment opportunities also exist within
Teachers for the purposes of teaching history.
the public sector (local authorities, government departments and bodies and in
other fields). Opportunities also exist in other fields (the media, journalism,
Post-graduate Studies
public relations, administration, marketing, banking, insurance, leisure,
GMIT Honours (Level 8) Qualifications are recognised world wide for
hospitality and management).
postgraduate entry. Graduates of this programme may proceed to the Higher
Diploma in Education in other institutions. Graduates may apply for entry to
Other Essential Information
GMIT’s Level 9 Degree of Master of Arts (MA by Research) with a minimum of a
Teaching methodology is based on practical learning, developing presentation
2nd Class Honours in their Level 8 award. Progression to a Level 10 Doctoral
skills (word processing, information technology) event organization and group
Degree is also possible. Graduates are also eligible to apply for a range of
work, as well as having an emphasis on offsite teaching (field classes, and trips,
postgraduate courses in areas such as History, Archaeology, Geography, Museum
visits to museums and interpretative centers).
Studies, Urban & Regional Planning, Rural Development, Archival Studies,
Librarianship and Languages.
Follow-on Studies
Graduates many proceed to GMIT’s Level 8 Bachelor of Arts (honours) in
Heritage Studies or to similar programmes in other higher education institutions.
Contact: John Tunney, Programme Co-ordinator Contact: Mark McCarthy, Programme Co-ordinator
Tel: (091) 742102 Email:
john.tunney@gmit.ie Tel: (091) 742411 Email:
mark.mccarthy@gmit.ie
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