Overview
What you will learn
Learn about the pivotal figures that shaped Ireland’s history, the influence of the Irish diaspora on the world, and the rise and fall of the Celtic Tiger.
By the end of this Ireland Course - The Celts to the Celtic Tiger course offered by University of Sydney , you should be able to:
- demonstrate a general understanding of the history and geography of Ireland
- discuss the geo-political landscape of Ireland
- discuss the unique Irish view of life, both past and present
- recognise the unique beauty of the Irish language and its culture.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Mesolithic and Neolithic Ireland
- Celts and St Patrick
- The Vikings and the Normans
- The flight of the Earls
- Wolf Tone
- The Act of Union & Daniel O'Connell
- Catholic emancipation and the famine
- The Fenians and home rule
- The 1916 rising
- The War of Independence
- The Civil War and the Treaty
- Fianna Fail and Fianna Gael
- 1937 Constitution
- Neutrality during WW2
- 1960's - Civil Rights Movement and "The Troubles"
- The Celtic Tiger, 2012 and beyond
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
History View 7 other Short Courses in History in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS Number: 0026A
- Anyone interested in the history and culture of Ireland, both for those of Irish ancestry, or those intending to visit the Emerald Isle.
Tuition Fee
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International
190 AUD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 190 AUD for the full programme during 1 days. -
National
190 AUD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 190 AUD for the full programme during 1 days.
Living costs for Sydney
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.