Ireland is an island to the north-west of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth. To its east is the larger island of Great Britain, from which it is separated by the Irish Sea.

A Bachelor of Arts degree is an educational prerequisite for certain careers in the arts and humanities as well as in social sciences, such as economics, politics, and psychology. Earning a BA may take three to four years, depending on student achievement.