As a student of English, you will learn about different literary forms, the conditions that shape writing, from history and geography to questions of gender, race, and class. You will also learn how literary texts enable us to understand our own complex world, along with Different approaches to and theories of literature, and much more.

Over the course of your degree programme, you will receive an excellent grounding in all aspects of French language through core modules in French Grammar, Writing in French, and Translation, while in your second and final years you may choose from a range of optional modules, such as Francophone Politics and Ideas, Womens Writing in French, Introduction to French Cinema and Breton.

Geography involves the study of subjects such as the impact of societies on the quality of the environment; geographical approaches to the study of world population; the relationship between culture, landscape transformation and politics. No prior knowledge of geography is assumed.

As part of an Arts degree, this subject is taken with two other subjects in your first year. You continue to study two of your first year subjects in second and third years. It may also be possible to specialize in one subject after first year.

As a student of German, you will have a twin focus on language and culture. Through language classes and with supporting material such as film, television and outings to cultural events, you will aim to become a fluent speaker and writer of German. If you’re a beginner, you can take intensive language classes.

All students of German have the opportunity to spend the third year of their undergraduate studies living in a German-speaking country and to graduate with a BA International.

You will investigate the foundations of western civilisation in the history, literature, philosophy and culture of the ancient Greeks and Romans, encountering figures such as Homer, Plato, Cicero and Caesar, whose works and achievements have inspired writers, artists, thinkers and politicians down to the present day. In first year Greek and Roman Civilization you will be introduced to the ancient world through the myths of the ancient Greeks and the fall of the Roman Republic.

History explores the complex processes of social and economic change, the choice of one set of political or ethical values over another, the context in which new ideas arise, and much more. We provide a solid grounding in the practice of history and boast expertise in a wide range of specialist topics such as life in medieval Ireland, the intersection of American and world history, the First World War, gender and sexual politics.

Students of the Modern Irish course will study the language (spoken and written) and aspects of literature and culture. There is a wide range of courses, some of which are compulsory and others which are optional. Amongst the courses we offer are Modern Poetry, Prose, Drama, Early Modern Irish, the Fenian Cycle, Early Irish Storytelling, Dialectology, Phonetics, Scottish Gaelic, Folklore, Placenames and Personal Names.

This degree explores history, archaeology, languages, literature as well as all aspects of Medieval Celtic Studies. The diverse range of topics encompasses heroic literature and pre-historic archaeology, Otherworld tales and mythology, and gender and sexuality in medieval Celtic societies. The links between Ireland and the wider Celtic world are explored through literature and archaeology. 

The study of mathematical physics covers the entire physical world, from the microscopic quantum realm to the astrophysics of the universe. You will learn how to analyse and explain complex issues, to identify problems, work out solutions and to enter into the unknown with an open, critical inquiring mind. As well as being introduced to the major ideas and developments in theoretical physics.

In this course you will gain a firm grounding in the key areas of mathematics, while developing the ability to invent, criticise and perfect mathematics for yourself. You will learn to think rigorously about questions and to solve problems – invaluable skills that can be transferred to any area of life and any job you hold in future.

A degree in Statistics will provide you with tools to address problems of critical importance to humans such as climate change, developing cancer drugs or managing traffic flows.

We offer Statistics as a Double Major subject which can be combined with most other academic subjects in the Bachelor of Arts degree. This flexibility means you can combine your interest in aspects of society with knowledge of the statistical tools needed to understand data from those fields.

The course offers a wide variety of choice from performance, to computer programming, ancient traditions to contemporary experience, from high art to heavy metal. Performance, composition, music history (musicology) and the music of other cultures (ethnomusicology) are just a selection of different aspects of music you will study in the Music programme. Students participate in ensembles such as the Chamber Choir, Maynooth University Orchestra and Traditional Music Ensemble.

Philosophy at Maynooth Philosophy explores approaches to questions both historically and systematically. Thinking philosophically requires knowledge of what those who have come before us have thought; but it also requires the ability to evaluate these positions critically. 

Psychological Studies in is a flexible degree option, ideal if you would like to learn about human behaviour in combination with another subject in the BA Arts Double Major pathway. This degree will help you develop key transferable skills and learn to think psychologically about the world around you.

In this Sociology degree we seek to equip you with the necessary resources and skills – intellectual, methodological, communicative and active citizenship – to meet the challenges of our fast-changing contemporary society and to contribute productively to social transformation.

In this programme you will study core subjects such as contract, criminal, and constitutional law. Many modules on the programmes are run in partnership with leading law firms and civil society organisations and the Department has a strong career focus.

Management is about taking ideas and converting them into action: designing, making, and delivering products and services that customers and citizens want or need. Essentially, it is about organising to get things done. Our degree in Business Management will equip you with the tools necessary to achieve this.

 As a student of Spanish, you will have a twin focus on language and culture. Through language classes and with supporting material such as film, literature and cultural events, you will aim to become a fluent speaker and writer of Spanish. If you’re a beginner, you can take intensive language classes.

Finance is taught as an application of Economics. It examines the role of government and international organisations in the management and regulation of financial markets. Finance is the study of investment risk and reward.

This degree in Accounting will help you gain financial literacy skills, a life skill, to help you make informed financial decisions. you will Learn how to deal with the world of business and to pursue rewarding career opportunities. The option of transferring in to one of our designated degree programmes and the end of first year.

Through Arts you can combine the study of Accounting with a wide range of other subjects to suit your interests.

As a student of International Development in the Bachelor of Arts degree you will explore issues such as globalisation, climate change, food security, poverty, conflict, disasters and other humanitarian emergencies, human rights, health, education, gender, inequality and empowerment, from an international development perspective.

In this course you will explore Irish and international politics, including a focus on Europe, and Latin America. You will also have an opportunity to carry out research into political life, developing analytical, communication and presentation skills.

You will gain a firm grounding in the key areas of mathematics, while developing the ability to invent, criticise and perfect mathematics for yourself. You will learn to think rigorously about questions and to solve problems – invaluable skills that can be transferred to any area of life and any job you hold in future

Our approach to Marketing provides students with a deep understanding of the marketing function, as well as wider management and business processes so you can deliver value to customers and your organisation. Options are available which allow you to specialise your degree according to your strengths and interests in the topic areas you enjoy most.