BA (Hons) Arts - Italian

The Department of Italian is one of the smallest units in UCC, which means that you get the individual attention needed to help you progress from beginners’ level to degree standard.

Key facts

• Doorway to rich European cultural heritage
• Language and culture complements subjects such as History of Art, Music and English
• Opportunities to spend Year 3 studying at an Italian partner university
• Language of a G8 country

Placement or Study Abroad Information

Study abroad

Various pathways through the BA International, Arts-Music (European Pathway), Drama & Theatre Studies (International Pathway) provide the opportunity to spend Year 3 studying at one of our partner universities in Italy or, where appropriate, in the country of your other language or subject. Students taking these courses may opt into the study-abroad pathway at the end of Year 1.

Currently, our partner universities in Italy for the BA include Venice, Florence, Rome 3, and Bologna, as well as other universities in smaller cities.

Work placement

If you study Italian through the BA or the BA International, you will have the opportunity to avail of a work placement in Year 2. You can find out more here.