Courses
Social Science and Humanities
Welcome to Social Science and Humanities at ATU
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.
Why Choose Social Science and Humanities at ATU?
Courses Spotlight
We’ve selected a few our courses to give you an overview of the wide range of opportunities across our campuses. You can view a full list of our Social Science and Humanities courses below – searching by campus or by subject.
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Check out our Student & Graduate Stories
Rhona Kavanagh, Applied Social Care
Mayo Campus
Rhona chose ATU for its supportive community and practical learning. She loves the hands-on experience and the opportunities that help her grow in her career.
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Emma McManus, Sociology and Politics
Sligo Campus
Emma loves learning about different cultures and enjoys the practical, assessment-based approach with no exams. He values the vibrant campus life in Sligo and plans to pursue a master’s in Irish Studies and a career in social policy.
Adam Burr, History and Geography
Mayo Campus
Adam, a third-year History and Geography student, loves the close connection with lecturers and the supportive learning environment at ATU. He enjoys life in Castlebar and plans to pursue a Master of Education to become a teacher.
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Find Your Social Science and Humanities Course
Explore your course options by campus. If you don’t see the course you are looking for here you can contact our team to discuss your options or visit our CAO Hub to learn more about other programme opportunities at ATU – Your Future is Here.
All Social Science Courses
We have a huge range of Social Science courses, you can view all our courses here or filter by campus using the menu above. We have lots more courses available through our CAO Hub.