The University of Tir Righ (TUTR) was formally created in November of 2007 during the reign of Thegn Ulf Bloodfoot Fallgrson and Viscountess Caoimhinn ingen Domnaille. TUTR is an institution of learning created to serve the growing needs of all individuals, independent of location, within the Principality of Tir Righ. Through TUTR you can take classes in what interests you, earn a variety of different degrees and, if you're devoted to a single area of study, you can further specialize in our upper graduate programs. TUTR was conceived to give everyone in Tir Righ a safe place to learn and be included.
Earn a Degree or a Diploma
You can earn a degree by taking classes and completing sixty (60) credit hours. You can earn the Newcomers’ Diploma by taking a group of ten “core” classes to get you started in the SCA. Transfer credits from classes taken with the University of Ithra, or at specially designated events such as Estrella War and Pennsic War are encouraged. Please speak to a Dean or the Governor about how you can transfer your credit. Please note that credits will only be given in subjects that pre-date 1650 or on SCA-related topics.
Event Stewards, Teachers and Students of Tir Righ
New students and teachers, are always welcome!
To learn more about what's happening in your area, or for more information on:
- holding a TUTR seekend session, or
- becoming a Dean, or
- teaching or holding TUTR classes at an upcoming event
please contact the Governor who can direct you to a friendly University Dean in your area.
TUTR Newcomers' Diploma
The Newcomers' Diploma is the only TUTR program with a list of required courses.
This diploma is designed to be taught and achieved over one or two "newcomers' weekends" as an introduction to the SCA. "Newcomers' weekends" also help you discover everything you need to know to get started in your new life in the SCA.
- Basic Heraldry
- Persona Development
- Basic Research and Documentation
- Introduction to Calligraphy
- Introduction to Dance
- Diploma Introduction to Garb
- Introduction to Fabric Choices
- SCA Combat Forms
- The SCA Structure
- Chivalry and Etiquette
TUTR Arts and Sciences Degrees
Welcome to the new and exciting world of “no required courses”! For an Arts and Sciences degree, you can choose whether to go in for a general Arts and Sciences degree or specialize in a major (see below). Either way, you’ll need to achieve sixty (60) credits. A maximum of fifteen (15) credits can be transfer credits.
Arts and Sciences Degree, General Studies
Complete 45 credits of any of the Arts and Sciences classes below, and 15 general credits (60 credits total).
Arts and Sciences Degree, Culinary Arts Major
Complete 45 credits of Culinary Arts classes, and 15 general credits (60 credits total).
Culinary Arts classes include: Brewing, vinting, cooking, baking, etc.
Arts and Sciences Degree, Fine Arts Major
Complete 45 credits of Fine Arts classes, and 15 general credits (60 credits total).
Fine Arts classes include: Calligraphy, illumination, painting, sculpting, stained glass, games and toys, etc.
Arts and Sciences Degree, Textile Arts Major
Complete 45 credits of Textile Arts classes, and 15 general credits (60 credits total).
Textile Arts classes include: Weaving, garb, felting, needlework, dyeing, spinning, lace-making, knitting, etc.
Arts and Sciences Degree, Performance Arts Major
Complete 45 credits of Performance Arts classes, and 15 general credits (60 credits total).
Performance Arts classes include: Bardic, dancing, poetry recital, vocal performance, instrumental performance, etc.
Arts and Sciences Degree, Sciences Major
Complete 45 credits of Sciences classes, and 15 general credits (60 credits total).
Sciences classes include: Bookbinding, ceramics, chandlery, enamelling, blown glass, leatherwork, metalwork and jewellery, tent making, wood work, etc. Please note that armour and weaponry classes are found under the Marshallate degrees.
TUTR Humanities Degrees
The Humanities studies focus on general and intellectual knowledge, rather than professional or occupational skills.
For a Humanities degree you can choose whether to complete a general Humanities degree or to specialize in a major. Either way, you’ll need to achieve six (60) credits. A maximum of 15 can be transfer credits.
Humanities Degree, General Studies
Complete 45 credits of any of the Humanities classes below, and 15 general credits (60 credits total).
Humanities Degree, History Major
Complete 45 credits of History classes, and 15 general credits (60 credits total).
Humanities Degree, Philosophy Major
Complete 45 credits of any Philosophy, and 15 general credits (60 credits total).
Humanities Degree, Cultural Aspects of Society Major
Complete 45 credits of History classes, and 15 general credits (60 credits total).
Humanities Degree, SCA Society and Service Major
Complete 45 credits of SCA Society and Service classes, and 15 general credits (60 credits total).
TUTR Marshallate Degrees
The Marshallate studies focus on the combat arts: combat training, equipment, heraldry, and administration.
For a Marshallate degree you can choose whether to complete a general Mashallate degree or specialize in a major. Either way, you’ll need to achieve sixty (60) credits. A maximum of 15 can be transfer credits.
Marshallate Degree, General Studies
Complete 45 credits of any of the Marshallate classes below, and 15 general credits (60 credits total).
Marshallate Degree, Combat Arts Major
Complete 45 credits of Combat Arts classes, and 15 general credits (60 credits total).
Combat Art classes include: Historical fighting techniques, SCA fighting techniques (heavy fighting, fencing\rapier), armouring, weaponry, weaponry construction, tactics and strategies for armed and unarmed combat, tournaments and wars.
Marshallate Degree, Archery Major
Complete 45 credits of Archery classes, and 15 general credits (60 credits total).
Archery classes include: Combat archery, target archery, historical archery theory, archery equipment, and thrown weapons.
Marshallate Degree, Animals Major
Complete 45 credits of Animals classes, and 15 general credits (60 credits total).
Animals classes include: Hounds coursing, equestrian activities, falconry, and animal husbandry.
Marshallate Degree, Heraldry Major
Complete 45 credits of Heraldry classes, and 15 general credits (60 credits total).
Heraldry classes include: Book heraldry, voice heraldry, field heraldry or court heraldry.