Overview

Modules are available on a wide range of topics, including research theories, the study of oral narrative (storytelling), traditional music and song, fieldwork and archival methods, social tradition, popular belief systems, material culture, folk medicine, and Irish and European ethnology. The Irish Folklore and Ethnology programme at University College Dublin also offers students the opportunity to complete a Masters thesis or, for a limited number of students and where suitable work is available, the possibility of an internship in a related cultural body such as the National Folklore Collection.

Careers & Employability

Given the nature and reach of the subject, graduates in Irish Folklore and Ethnology can be found across a broad range of occupations and organisations, including heritage institutions, tradition archives, musuems and cultural bodies. Graduates have also found employment in teaching, research, the media and journalism. The MA in Irish Folklore and Ethnology can also act as a pathway to higher degrees in Irish Folklore, involving further in-depth research of a chosen topic.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communicating Heritage

Museums and Heritage Policy
Cultural Policy
Heritage Presentation

Irish Studies
Heritage Interpretation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and courses will close once they are filled.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

In the normal course, entry requirements will consist of an undergraduate degree in the Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences with a minimum 2.1 or an equivalent of a UCD GPA of 3.08 (NFQ Level 8). The School may also consider applicants with equivalent qualifications/professional experience for the Pathway Programme.
Applicants are required to submit original academic transcripts.
Applicants are also required to submit two references, preferably both relating to academic performance.
For applicants with equivalent professional qualifications, applicants will be required to submit a focussed statement of 500 words stating why this particular programme is right for the candidate at this point in their career (to be part of the online application).

Tuition Fee

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International

22600 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22600 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

9100 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9100 EUR per year during 12 months.

The displayed fees are for 2024. Fees for 2025 will be updated soon.

Living costs for Dublin

1100 - 1800 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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