Bachelor of Arts (Global Experience)

University of Galway

The BA (Global Experience) is a unique four-year degree combining the flexibility of a joint honours degree with an exciting study abroad year at a partner university. Experience new cultures, gain independence, and build skills that employers value. If you want to study two dynamic subjects and spend a year abroad, this is the perfect degree for you. The Bachelor of Arts (Global Experience) is the flagship international undergraduate programme in the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies at University of Galway. This highly flexible, subject-based degree is designed for students who want to explore their academic interests and shape a degree that suits their goals whilst also gaining a global experience. Each individual subject in the BA (Global Experience) will be assessed separately. Assessments vary from module to module, but you can expect to have a mix of essays and written assignments, in-class presentations and group assignments, as well as some written examinations. At the beginning of each module, you will receive a module outline which will detail the learning outcomes, the assessment methods and even the recommended study hours so that you know what to expect from each subject. The Year Abroad in Year 3 is assessed entirely on a Pass/Fail basis. Students are generally expected to attain 40-45 ECTS between their two subjects while studying abroad.