Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is a college that places teaching and research at its core. ATU aims to provide students with a transformative university experience that prepares them to make significant contributions to society. With a focus on applied learning, teaching, and research that reflects the needs of businesses and professions in the region, ATU strives to be a preferred partner for research and innovation. The university seeks to attract and support students and staff from around the globe, enabling them to reach their full potential.

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Studying History & Geography in ATU Mayo will allow you to: Develop professional skills valued by employers Prepare for a career in the fields of history and geography Acquire transferable skills in digital media and communications Gain employment in the public or private sector Become self-employed Progress to study at Level 7 and Level 8 and then to masters and doctoral level The cultural industries and the green economy are key growth sectors in Ireland and internationally. You will learn in many different ways in the classroom, in our customised lab and through fieldtrips, local, national, and international. Our students are actively involved in the Green Campus initiative and contributed to the Mayo Campus being the first IT campus in Ireland to be awarded the Green Flag. We were also the first third level college in Ireland to be awarded the Green Flag for biodiversity. Show less

Course Details

Year 1
PC Applications for Heritage
5 credits

Folklore, Folklife and Oral History 1
5 credits

History 1: Aspects Of Irish History 1780-1891
5 credits

Introduction to Marketing
5 credits

Earth Science
10 credits

Folklore, Folklife and Oral History 2
5 credits

History 2: Aspects of Irish History 1891-1972
5 credits

Society and Environment
10 credits

Management
5 credits

French Language and Culture 1
10 credits

German Language and Culture 1
10 credits

Spanish Language and Culture 1
10 credits

Gaeilge Language and Culture 1
10 credits

Year 2
The Natural Environment 1
5 credits

Introduction to Digital Media
5 credits

Local History
5 credits

Archaeology 1: Prehistoric Ireland and Europe, An Introduction
5 credits

Genealogy
5 credits

Marketing Practice
5 credits

The Natural Environment 2
5 credits

Archaeology 2: Medieval Art and Architecture
5 credits

Work Experience
5 credits

Geographies of Rural Development
10 credits

Introduction to HRM
5 credits

Business PC Applications
5 credits

Introduction to Accounting
5 credits

French Language and Culture 2
10 credits

German Language and Culture 2
10 credits

Spanish Language and Culture 2
10 credits

Gaeilge Language and Culture 2
10 credits

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