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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Diploma

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    HDAGR

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines11-Sep-2023
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    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    EUR 16,700  / year
    Next Intake 11-Sep-2023

    Greek and Roman Civilisation (HDip in Arts)

    About

    Why Choose This Course

    This course will prepare you for postgraduate study so that you will be able to teach Greek and Roman Civilisation at a variety of levels. It may also suit you should you wish to pursue a career in the tourism or heritage sectors.

    Skills and Careers Information

    The purpose of this qualification is to prepare you for postgraduate study in Greek and Roman Civilisation, so that you will be able to teach this subject at a variety of levels. Alternatively, the course may suit you if you are interested in pursuing a career in the tourism and heritage sectors.

    Requirements

    It is intended for those who already have a 3 or 4 year primary degree, preferably in the area of Arts or the Sciences, and who wish to study the subject Greek and Roman Civilisation intensively over one academic year.  The Higher Diploma in Arts is a conversion programme and applicants would not normally have studied the relevant subject to Honours Degree level previously.

    English Language Requirements

    Applicants that are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university-approved English language requirements. Please visit our PG English Language Requirements page for more information.

    For applicants with qualifications completed outside of Ireland

    Applicants must meet the required entry academic grade, equivalent to Irish requirements. For more information see our Qualification Comparison page.

    International/Non-EU Applicants

    For full details of the non-EU application procedure visit our how to apply pages for international students.

    • In UCC, we use the term programme and course interchangeably to describe what a person has registered to study in UCC and its constituent colleges, schools, and departments.
    • Note that not all courses are open to international/non-EU applicants, please check the fact file above. For more information contact the International Office.

    Fees and Costs

    The EU fee for this course is €6,130; €3,130 (Year 1 Part-time); €3,130 (Year 2 Part-time).

    The Non-EU fee for this course is €16,700.

    Deposits

    If your course required a deposit, that figure will be deducted from your second semester fee payment in January.

    EU student fee payment

    Fees for EU students are payable in two equal instalments. First payment at registration in August and the second in January.

    International student fee payment

    International Students can pay in two equal instalments once they have paid the appropriate deposit. The initial payment is due on registration and the balance usually by the end of January.

    How can I pay?

    You can pay by Credit/Debit card online or by credit transfer.

    Questions?

    If you have any questions on fee payment please email our Fees Office at [email protected].

    How Do I Apply

    1. Check Dates: Check the opening and closing dates for the application process in the fact file boxes at the top of the page.

    • For Irish and EU applicants we operate a rounds system and you can check the rounds closing dates here.
    • Note that not all our programmes are subject to the rounds system so check the opening and closing dates for your specific programme in the fact file boxes above.

    2. Gather Documents: Scanned copies of supporting documents have to be uploaded to the UCC online application portal and include:

    • Original qualification documents listed on your application including transcripts of results from institutions other than UCC;
    • Any supplementary items requested for your course if required.

    3. Apply Online: Apply online via the UCC online application portal. Note the majority of our courses have a non-refundable €50 application fee.

    Any questions? Use our web enquiry form to contact us.

    Additional Requirements (All Applicants)

    Please note you will be required to provide additional information as part of the online application process for this programme. This will include the following questions:

    • You may enter the details of professional or voluntary positions held. We strongly encourage you to complete this section with all relevant work experiences that will support your application.

    • In addition to your previously declared qualifications, please outline any additional academic courses, self-learning and professional training relevant to this programme.

    • Please describe your motivation and readiness for this programme.

    • Please detail your computing/technical/IT skills.
     
     

    The closing date for non-EU applications is 30 June 2023

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    The Higher Diploma in Arts Greek and Roman Civilisation is ideal for you if you already have a degree and you wish to study Greek and Roman Civilisation intensively.

    The course will introduce you to the cultures of the Greeks and Romans, and you will learn how these cultures oversaw the birth and development of the western world, including Christianity.

    The study of Greek and Roman literary, philosophical and artistic heritage has hugely influenced Western culture, making this course a really important adjunct to the study of all the European literatures, English, history, philosophy, and the history of art.

    You will take 60 credits worth of modules from a broad range of topics taken by undergraduate students in Greek and Roman Civilisation.

    These may include modules in ancient Greek or Latin appropriate to your existing level of knowledge, if you so wish.

    The range of available modules may vary a little from year to year, but normally has a strong emphasis on Greek and Roman history.

    Modules will include such topics as:

    • Alexander the Great
    • The Julio-Claudian Dynasty
    • The Roman Army
    • The Late Roman Empire
    • The Rise of Christianity.

    Disciplines

    Arts

    Celtic Studies and Social Sciences

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Recognised Qualification

    Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) PLUS 1 Year at Bachelor degree level from a recognised university with competitive grades in specific relevant subjects

    Band 2 Programmes

    Minimum Entry Requirements

    Minimum average of 90% in Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) PLUS competitive grades in year 1 at Bachelor degree level.

    International Baccalaureate   

  • English Program Requirements

    English Language Requirements (for Non-Irish EU applicants)

    Teaching in Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) is normally through the medium of English; therefore all applicants are required to demonstrate a high level of competence in the English Language.

    Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of equivalent competence in English Language through their school leaving examination or matriculation examination or by achieving the minimum standard (there may be higher levels for matriculation and/or particular programmes in individual institutions) in a recognised English language test, as specified below (note applicants are assessed on the results of a single sitting only):

    UCC Language Centre Pre-sessional Programmes

    These programmes are available to assist students who:

    • Have not achieved their required level of English for acceptance onto their undergraduate or postgraduate programme
    • Feel they do not have the academic or general English language skills necessary to succeed at the University

     Find out more about the Language Centre's Pre-Sessional Programmes.

    Career

    Lectures are by day Monday to Friday for full-time and part-time students. You will have, on average, 12 hours of lectures per week full-time.

    Assessment

    The modules are usually tested by end-of-year examination. Approximately half of the modules also include an essay requirement of 1,500 words, excluding notes.

    Who teaches this course

    The Roman history modules, and some Latin modules if so chosen, will be taught by the Head of Department Dr David Woods. 

    Other modules will be taught by a variety of staff according to availability.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    EUR 16,700  / year

    How to Apply

    1. Check Dates: Check the opening and closing dates for the application process in the fact file boxes at the top of the page.

    • For Irish and EU applicants we operate a rounds system and you can check the rounds closing dates here.
    • Note that not all our programmes are subject to the rounds system so check the opening and closing dates for your specific programme in the fact file boxes above.

    2. Gather Documents: Scanned copies of supporting documents have to be uploaded to the UCC online application portal and include:

    • Original qualification documents listed on your application including transcripts of results from institutions other than UCC;
    • Any supplementary items requested for your course if required.

    3. Apply Online: Apply online via the UCC online application portal. Note the majority of our courses have a non-refundable €50 application fee.

    Any questions? Use our web enquiry form to contact us.

    Please note you will be required to provide additional information as part of the online application process for this programme. This will include the following questions:

    • You may enter the details of professional or voluntary positions held. We strongly encourage you to complete this section with all relevant work experiences that will support your application.

    • In addition to your previously declared qualifications, please outline any additional academic courses, self-learning and professional training relevant to this programme.

    • Please describe your motivation and readiness for this programme.

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