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Shape the future with a deep understanding of humanities, education, society and human behaviour.

With a focus on critical thinking, research and applied knowledge, students are empowered through innovative teaching practices, social leadership and community development.

Social Science at ATU is all about understanding people, communities, and the world we live in. Our courses give you the skills to explore big questions about society, culture, and behaviour. You’ll learn through real projects, work with others, and discover how social science can make a difference. If you’re curious about people and want to create positive change, this is the place to start.

Learn beyond the classroom with work placements & field trips
Build essential skills for various industries
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Courses by Campus Location

All Education, Social Science and Humanities Courses

Discover the wide range of full-time undergraduate education, humanities and social science courses available across ATU’s campuses in Galway, Mayo, Donegal and Sligo.

Applied Social Care

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | Mayo

Bachelor of Arts | Mayo

Communications and Media

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | Galway City, Wellpark Road

Communications with English

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | Donegal Letterkenny

Early Childhood Education and Care

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | Mayo

Early Education and Care

Bachelor of Education (Honours) | Sligo

English and Psychology

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | Sligo

Geography and Outdoor Education

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | Mayo

Health and Social Care

Bachelor of Science (Honours) | Donegal Letterkenny

History and Geography

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | Mayo

Outdoor and Environmental Education (Common Entry)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | Mayo

Psychology

Bachelor of Science (Honours) | Mayo

Social Care Practice

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | Sligo

Sociology and Politics

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | Sligo

Writing and Literature

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | Sligo

Education, Social Science and Humanities Courses by Campus Location

Galway City, Wellpark Road

Discover the wide range of full-time undergraduate education, social science and humanities courses available at ATU’s Galway City, Wellpark Road campus.

Communications and Media

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | Galway City, Wellpark Road

Mayo

Discover the wide range of full-time undergraduate education, social science and humanities courses available at ATU’s Mayo campus.

Applied Social Care

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | Mayo

Bachelor of Arts | Mayo

Early Childhood Education and Care

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | Mayo

Geography and Outdoor Education

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | Mayo

History and Geography

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | Mayo

Outdoor and Environmental Education (Common Entry)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | Mayo

Psychology

Bachelor of Science (Honours) | Mayo

Donegal Letterkenny

Discover the wide range of full-time undergraduate education, social science and humanities courses available at ATU’s Donegal Letterkenny campus.

Communications with English

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | Donegal Letterkenny

Health and Social Care

Bachelor of Science (Honours) | Donegal Letterkenny

Sligo

Discover the wide range of full-time undergraduate education, social science and humanities courses available at ATU’s Sligo campus.

Early Education and Care

Bachelor of Education (Honours) | Sligo

English and Psychology

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | Sligo

Social Care Practice

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | Sligo

Sociology and Politics

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | Sligo

Writing and Literature

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) | Sligo