Arts – Celtic Civilisation

This course provides a general introduction to Celtic Civilisation, enabling students to acquire a broad perspective on early Irish culture. Requiring no previous knowledge or language skills, the subject reveals Irelands early European inheritance as well as its links with other Celtic regions. Celtic Civilisation opens up a rich world of myth, legend, poetry, history and traditions, providing an understanding of the past which enriches our view of the present. Students acquire comprehensive cultural knowledge and perspective as well as a range of transferable, analytical and critical skills. At the end of the course, each student will be in a strong position to gain further knowledge of Celtic Civilisation, through independent study or by participation in the BA degree programme at UCC. Students who complete this Certificate will be entitled to a full exemption in First Arts Celtic Civilisation in University College Cork.