BA (Hons) in Arts

Do you aspire to be a primary or secondary school teacher? An archaeologist? An archivist or librarian? A political activist? A journalist? An arts manager? Then the Level 8 BA (Hons) in Arts could be the starting point you need!

This three-year arts degree programme offered at DkIT is a unique programme in Ireland. It offers a traditional arts education in History, English, Archaeology and Politics and Society, alongside three years of digital humanities training. This innovative, new development in arts education will provide you with critical and practical skills to meet the demands of a rapidly changing digital environment.

The degree programme creates Honours-level Arts Graduates that are also skilled users and creators of information in digital media, an increasingly important area in education and publishing. As a graduate you will be able to integrate these new digital media with traditional scholarly activity in the Arts.

As a graduate of this degree, you will be Academically Qualified in Two of the core Arts disciplines: History; English; Archaeology; Politics & Society; whilst also becoming a sophisticated Creator and User in Digital Humanities.

Students who choose either French or Spanish for their degree can transfer to the BA (Hons) in Arts International, which is a four-year course, including a dedicated year studying abroad. This year takes place after year 2. Students then return to DkIT in the following academic year to complete their final year of studies. Students who choose not to go abroad can continue to study their language, as part of their BA (Hons) in Arts.

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements:

Six Grades at O6 or H7 in Leaving Certificate

INCLUDING At least two H5 Grades

AND English Grade O2 or H5

AND Minimum Points Score of 300.

Northern Ireland/UK Entry Requirements:

Applicants must meet the matriculation requirement of 6 different subjects which must include:

English at:

GCSE (Grade A)

OR AS Level: Grade C

OR A Level Grade D

Two subjects at either:

A Level' (Grade A* - C)

AND/OR Applied A-Level (Grade A* - C)

AND/OR BTEC National Level 3 (National Award, Subsidiary Diploma, Extended Certificate, 90-Credit Diploma, Foundation Diploma) (Grade Merit or Distinction).

AND/OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 (Introductory Diploma, Extended Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Foundation Diploma, 90-Credit Diploma) (Grade Merit or Distinction)

OR BTEC National Level 3 Diploma (Grade min: MM)

OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma (Grade min: MM)

OR BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma (Grade min: MMP)

The remaining subjects must be different from that presented above and may be drawn from recognised subjects at:

GCSE (Grade A* - C)

AND/OR AS Level' (Grades A - E)

AND/OR A-level' (Grades A* - E)

AND/OR Applied A-level' (Grade A* - E)

AND/OR BTEC National Level 3 (National Award, Subsidiary Diploma, Extended Certificate, 90-Credit Diploma, Foundation Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma*) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).

AND/OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 (Introductory Diploma, Extended Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Foundation Diploma, 90-Credit Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma*) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).

And a minimum score of 300 points

If you are interested in studying in DkIT, you need to meet the entry requirements for the program for which you want to apply. Each application must be accompanied by certified evidence of all relevant qualifications held to date including evidence of proficiency in English.

Graduates may work in structural, water, public health, renewables, transportation and geotechnical branches of the civil engineering industry. As well as developing knowledge in structural, geotechnical and environmental engineering, The course will develop management and employability skills for employment in the private industry sector or in the public service.

This course places emphasis on broad civil engineering design and development enabling students to focus their specific interests during the final year.

Non-EU applicants applying for one of the courses at DkIT, please apply online via the link below. Simply choose your course of interest and hit apply, please provide the following documents with your application:

• • Academic transcripts
  • Degree certificate (if applicable)
  • IELTS (or equivalent) transcripts
  • Passport copy

Apply Online

If your application is successful, you will receive an initial letter of offer either directly or through the offices of the agency.

You must then pay the fees for the first year of the programme in full and and provide evidence of a health insurance policy. Once your fees have been lodged in full to the DKIT account, a final letter of offer will be issued. You will need this letter in order to apply for a student visa. Visa applications are made to your local Irish Embassy or Consulate or to the Department of Justice in Ireland. If your visa application is refused, you can apply to the Institute regarding a refund.