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Explore career opportunities by developing and mastering the art of interpretation with this free online course. Widespread cultural and language barriers necessitate the need for interpreters. Professionals who offer top-notch interpreting services are beneficial in all circumstances when cross-cultural communication […]

Global integration is not only a fact of modern life, but modern history writing. The interconnectedness of societies and states, and the powers forcing social, cultural and economic interaction have prompted significant scholarly assessment. This lecture-only module investigates some of […]

This course is designed for people who wish to work in the area of intellectual Disability, employers in the intellectual disability area would favour job candidates with this module completed. The course will also be of particular interest to family […]

Programme Overview  The Community Leadership programme will explore the role of leadership in the community sector. Learners will investigate a model of grassroots community leadership in practice, nationally and globally. Learners will also examine the concept of leadership within the context […]

Clinical supervision is considered the ‘signature pedagogy’ of the counselling and psychotherapy profession internationally. The role of ‘gatekeeper of the profession’ comes with a heavy burden of responsibility for supervisors in contemporary practice. Further, clinical supervision is emerging as a […]

This lecture-only module offers a survey of Western architecture from around 1520. It provides an introduction to the critical analysis of building types. The module considers such matters as issues of style, the functions architecture, as well as the range […]

This lecture-only module offers a survey of Western painting and sculpture from around 1520. It provides an introduction to the critical analysis of artworks and considers matters such as the iconography of major religious and mythological subjects, issues of style, […]

This module offers an introductory survey of the development and major artistic and artistic achievements of Greek architecture, sculpture and painting from the Greek Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period. The module places art and architecture in its social, political […]

This course, led by Dr. Shane Wallace, provides an introductory survey of the history of the Greek world, from the Greek Archaic age to the Hellenistic period. The main trends and issues of this period will be explored through themes […]

This evening course will run subject to sufficient numbers applying. Family History isn’t just about the past: learning about our origins allows people to get down to the granular details of our ancestors’ lives. It enables people to construct their […]

Learn the basics of medical terminology to speak medical vernacular fluently with this free online healthcare course. Medicine has a very distinct and highly specialised language. This course helps you to develop a working medical vocabulary. We introduce you to […]

This course is suitable for individuals who wish to develop an understanding of the basic concepts of Psychology and aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills and capacity to understand psychological processes.

This course is suitable for individuals who wish to develop an understanding of the basic concepts of Psychology and aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills and capacity to understand psychological processes.

This lecture-only module is an introductory survey of the development and major artistic and technical achievements of Roman architecture, sculpture, and painting. The course places art and architecture in its social, political and cultural context. It explores themes such as […]

This lecture-only module, led by Dr Rebecca Usherwood, provides an introductory survey of the history of the Greek and Roman world, from the Greek Archaic age (around 700 BC) to the death of Augustus in 14 AD. The main trends […]

his module offers a survey of architecture up to the end of seventeenth century, with a focus primarily, although not exclusively, on the Western world. It introduces the critical analysis of buildings and the spaces that they occupy considering issues […]

This module offers a survey of art up to the end of seventeenth century, with a focus primarily, although not exclusively, on the Western world. It provides an introduction to the critical analysis of artworks, including painting, mosaic, fine metalwork, […]

This course provides an introduction to those interested in the study of the philosophy of Religion. COURSE DESCRIPTION • What is Religion & What is the Philosophy of Religion • ISMs and ISTs – ideologies and beliefs. • Origins & […]

Learn about the major religious traditions and approaches to theology inquiry and ethics in this free online course. From as long as 3500 to 3000 BC, religious beliefs have brought about a sense of belonging and hope. This course provides […]

This module examines political, social and cultural developments in Ireland during the early modern period within a narrative and thematic framework, starting with Tudor political reform and continuing through to the Act of Union in 1800. The principal issues dealt […]

“The greatest danger to Ireland comes not from the anglicisation of Ireland but the Los Angelisation of Ireland”  (James Montgomery) The aim of this 12 week course is to provide students with an overview of the history of cinema in […]

You must have completed the introduction module (Introduction to Irish Family History) to enroll in this course. Building on the theoretical foundations of the first year, participants move into experiential learning with the option of project work. We explore the […]

The course will explore the fascinating world of Irish Folklore. This course is delivered in English. Learners will be introduced to various genres of folklore, such as traditional music, vernacular native architecture, festivals and storytelling, which are to be found […]

IRISH GENEALOGY Course Description: HOW TO RESEARCH YOUR FAMILY HISTORY Researching your family tree is a growing hobby. This class teaches you where to begin with Irish sources like the census, birth, death and marriage certificates, then progresses to parish […]

Participants will learn about events in Irish History from Medieval times to the 21st century. The course is unique in Donegal in particular, at present there is none of its kind in the county. It enables the participant to look […]

Discover Ireland’s Landscape and the Stories That Shaped It Ireland, famously known as the ‘Emerald Isle’ and the ‘Land of Saints and Scholars,’ boasts a rich history intertwined with its rolling hills, lush midlands, and mild climate. The bond between […]

MKCW:  Plunkett to Rooney – Spaces & Places (Irish Literature Online Course) This new course is designed to bring readers through the spaces and places of a series of fine works of Irish literature. We begin with the  claustrophobic bar […]

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In this specially designed course we consider several important works of Irish literature through the lens of Time. How does the time application  of the story affect the content? What is the difference between story-time and real-time? How do characters […]

IRISH LITERATURE – POETS & POETRY This exciting new course investigates a series of poets and poetry starting early in the 20th century and working our way up to the present day. Poets featured in this program are George William Russell/AE, Denis […]