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Degree combinations

Whether you want to do a major or a minor in Irish Studies, or combine it with one or two other fields of study, we offer many options to suit your needs.

Major options

The Major in Irish Studies is a 42-credit program that gives students a broad understanding of the history, culture, and experience of Ireland and the Irish Diaspora.

90-credit programs

Degree options Credit breakdown
Stand-alone Major
  • BA Major in Irish Studies: 42 credits
  • Electives: 42 credits, at least 24 credits outside of Irish Studies
  • General education electives: 6 credits

Double Major

One in Irish Studies, one in another subject

  • BA Major in Irish Studies: 42 credits
  • BA Major 2 in another subject: 36+ credits
  • General education electives: 6 credits

Major and Minor

A Major in Irish Studies with a Minor in another subject

  • BA Major in Irish Studies: 42 credits
  • BA Minor in another subject: 24 credits
  • Electives: 18 credits
  • General education electives: 6 credits

120-credit programs

Degree options Credit breakdown

Stand-alone Major

  • BA Major in Irish Studies: 42 credits
  • Electives: 72 credits, at least 24 credits outside of Irish Studies
  • General education electives: 6 credits
Double Major
  • BA Major in Irish Studies: 42 credits
  • BA Major 2 in another subject: 36+ credits
  • Electives: 36+ credits
  • General education electives: 6 credits

Major plus Honours/Specialization

A Major in Irish Studies with an Honours or Specialization in Another Subject

  • BA Major in Irish Studies: 42 credits
  • BA Honours or Specialization in another subject: 60+ credits
  • Electives: 12 credits
  • General education electives: 6 credits

Double Major and Minor

A Double Major (one in Irish Studies, one in another subject) and a Minor in another subject

  • BA Major in Irish Studies: 42 credits
  • BA Major 2 in another subject: 36+ credits
  • Minor in another subject: 24 credits
  • Electives: 12 credits
  • General education electives: 6 credits

Major and double Minor

A Major in Irish Studies, and a Double Minor in other Subjects

  • BA Major in Irish Studies: 42 credits
  • BA Minor in another subject: 24 credits
  • BA Minor 2 in another subject: 24 credits
  • Electives: 24 credits
  • General education electives: 6 credits

Minor options

90-credit programs

Degree options Credit breakdown

Minor with Major

A Minor in Irish Studies with a Major in another subject

  • A Minor in Irish Studies: 24 credits
  • BA Major in another subject: 36+ credits
  • Electives: 18 credits
  • General education electives: 6 credits

Double Minor

A Minor in Irish Studies with another Minor and a Major in other subjects

  • BA Minor in Irish Studies: 24 credits
  • BA Minor 2 in another subject: 24 credits
  • BA Major in another subject: 36+ credits

Minor plus Honours/Specialization

A Minor in Irish Studies with an Honours or Specialization in another subject

  • BA Minor in Irish Studies: 24 credits
  • BA Honours or Specialization in another subject: 60+ credits
  • General education electives: 6 credits

120-credit programs

Degree options Credit breakdown

Minor plus Honours/Specialization and Major

  • BA Minor in Irish Studies: 24 credits
  • BA Honours or Specialization in another subject: 60+ credits
  • Major in another subject: 36+ credits

Double Minor

A Minor in Irish Studies with another Minor and a Major in other subjects

  • A Minor in Irish Studies: 24 credits
  • BA Minor in another subject: 24 credits
  • Major in another subject: 36+ credits
  • General education electives: 6 credits

Minor with double Major

A Minor in Irish Studies, and a double Major in other subjects

  • BA Minor in Irish Studies: 24 credits
  • BA Major 1 in another subject: 36+ credits
  • BA Major 2 in another subject: 36+ credits
  • Electives: 18 credits
  • General education electives: 6 credits

Minor with double Major

A Minor in Irish Studies with a Major in another subject

  • A Minor in Irish Studies: 24 credits
  • BA Major in another subject: 36+ credits
  • Electives: 54 credits
  • General education electives: 6 credits
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