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Overview
Although there are courses in Mythology and Folklore at other universities, MA Irish Mythology and Folklore, offered by the Department of Early and Medieval Irish and the Department of Folklore & Ethnology at University College Cork is the only postgraduate course in the world that is specifically dedicated to the myths and folklore of Ireland.
Besides its relevance for anyone with an interest in Irish culture, the course’s approach focusses on various key areas: the existence in Ireland of a rich medieval literature — the oldest in Europe.
Career
An MA in Irish Mythology and Folklore at University College Cork is an ideal qualification for those wishing to pursue careers in sectors such as education, academia, heritage, librarianship, local history, broadcasting and media, creative arts, culture, archives, museums and cultural bodies.
Programme Structure
Courses included:- Tales of Kings & Heroes in Medieval Ireland
- Celtic Paganism & its Irish Legacy: The Medieval Evidence
- Gender Perceptions in Medieval Ireland (10 credits)
- Doing Irish Folklore: Archival Collection & Dissemination, Past & Present
- The Gaelic Otherworld: Stories &Theories
- Feminine Genealogies from Myth to Folklore
- Dissertation in Irish Mythology
- Dissertation in Irish Folklore
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
90 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
History Philosophy & Ethics View 5 other Masters in History in IrelandAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applications will be considered from graduates of all disciplines. Successful applicants will normally have a Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or the equivalent.
- Candidates who hold a Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) will also be considered under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), based on the information provided in a supplementary statement and/or interview.
- For North American students a cumulative GPA of 3.2 is normally expected.
- Applicants must complete a short personal statement outlining their academic background and interests and reasons for applying to the programme.
Tuition Fee
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International
7400 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7400 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
4930 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4930 EUR per year during 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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