Course Details
Brief Description
This programme is delivered via Blended Learning to mature students wishing to take these subjects to degree level outside of the traditional daytime mode. As a result, students will be able to take a programme that will more closely meet their educational and lifestyle choices. The programme offers the option of a diploma after two years or an honours degree after successful completion of four years.
This programme is delivered via Blended Learning to mature students wishing to take these subjects to degree level outside of the traditional daytime mode. As a result, students will be able to take a programme that will more closely meet their educational and lifestyle choices. The programme offers the option of a diploma after two years or an honours degree after successful completion of four years.
Orientation in information technology, word processing, note-taking, study skills, and in how to use library and information resources, is provided by way of support to students.
The academic aims of the programme are to encourage evaluation of Irish society in a wider European context including historical development and perspectives, political institutions and ideology, sociological perspectives on socio-economic change and social reality. The programme will also develop critical skills in the reading of modern literature and an understanding of English literature; it will enhance research skills and the acquisition of analytical tools in the collection and analysis of qualitative information and quantitative data. On successful completion of this programme, it is expected that students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the main principles underpinning at least three of the five subjects available through the programme: Politics and International Relations; History; Law; Sociology; English Literature.
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Applicants to this degree programmes are welcome from all backgrounds. UL encourages applications from adults who may not have completed second level education. Selection for places on the course is based on the individual’s ability to commit to, complete and benefit from the course as demonstrated by application and interview. riteria such as life and work experience, evidence of prior academic experience, and the range of the applicant’s interests are taken into account. It may not be possible to offer places to applicants in any one year as there is a minimum number of students required to run the course.
What to Include with your Application
Delays in receiving these documents will affect the progress of your application.
- Photo or Scanned original copy of your transcripts for all years of study. (Graduates of UL need only provide us with their Student ID number.)
- Photo or Scanned copy of passport to verify ID and full legal name.
- A copy of your most recent CV.
- Applicants who do not have English as their first language may satisfy English Language requirements:
- If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
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If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
• English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
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• English language competency certificateFor more information Click Here
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Graduate Testimonial
Dr. Margaret Kennedy, Evening BA 2004-2008 - Prior to learning about UL's Evening BA, I believed there were few if any opportunities available to me to pursue further education. I was working full-time while raising 2 young boys and would not have been able to give up my work to return to education. The structure of the Evening BA, however, allowed me to continue working full-time. Attending college as a mature student also allowed me the opportunity to pursue a degree program that I would not have been accepted on based on my previous academic record.
I studied Politics, History, and Sociology. The small class size, coupled with dedicated tutors and engaged classmates resulted in a great learning experience. It was only later working as a lecturer where I taught larger classes that I fully appreciated the opportunity we had in our small class. Our tutors were always accessible and went above and beyond to support each student.
While studying sociology, I developed a deep interest in culture and the reproduction of social inequality, which led me to pursue a Master's degree in Social Research Methods and a PhD in Sociology all at the University of Limerick. Indeed, the high number of my classmates that chose to undertake postgraduate degrees bears testament to the quality of the Evening BA.
I lectured in UL's Sociology department from 2011 to 2016. In 2017, leveraging the skills and competencies acquired in my studies in UL, I started a consultancy business and now work with a portfolio of global clients on culture development and organisational design.
To anyone who is interested in returning to education, I would not hesitate in recommending the University of Limerick's Evening BA Course.