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Information Evening on Heritage Studies, GMIT Mayo Campus
7, Jan 2014 - 20:10

On Thursday 9^th January there will be an information evening in GMIT Mayo Campus for those interested in applying for the B.A. in Heritage Studies from 7-9pm.  Leaving Certificate applicants and their parents, and mature students are very welcome.

Heritage students on Earth Science fieldwork

The B.A. in Heritage Studies is a three year programme with the option of a one-year add-on Honours degree (Level 8).  Students study a range of modules including:

• History
• Archaeology
• Folklore
• Genealogy
• Local History
• Rural Development
• Natural Environment
• Literature
• Built Environment
• Earth Science

In addition, students also undertake work experience as part of the programme.  They have the option of studying a language (Spanish, German, French or Gaeilge) or a business and entrepreneurship stream.

The programme is delivered using a combination of lectures, tutorials, lab classes and fieldtrips.  Fieldtrips have been taken to a variety of locations in Mayo and around Ireland, in addition to overseas trips to cities including Rome, Florence and Berlin.

Applications for the programme may be made through the CAO, code GA872.

For further details, please contact Fiona White (Fiona.white@gmit.ie 094 904 3216) or Dr Yvonne McDermott (Yvonne.mcdermott@gmit.ie 094 904 3176).

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Heritage students visiting St Peter's Basilica in Rome.