Higher Certificate in Arts in History and Geography
Overview
Studying History & Geography in ATU Mayo will allow you to:
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Develop professional skills valued by employers
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Prepare for a career in the fields of history and geography
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Acquire transferable skills in digital media and communications
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Gain employment in the public or private sector
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Become self-employed
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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.
See the History and Geography brochure here.
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Work placement
Why Study this course?
Further Study
Students who successfully complete the Level 6 programme, will be eligible to progress to the Level 7, Bachelor of Arts in Culture & Environment and the Level 8, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in History & Geography at GMIT Mayo
Field Trips
Students undertake a range of fieldtrips in Mayo and around Ireland. There are also optional study trips abroad
Industry Ties
We have close ties to local and national employers and this can often lead to employment upon graduation