Overview

Students of the Early and Medieval Irish course at University College Cork are encouraged to develop their skills in close reading of sources, and in close analysis of the medieval Irish language.

You will also have the opportunity to study medieval Welsh and Latin, and to take advanced courses in literary studies, palaeography, and textual editing. Provision has been made for supervised independent research to allow you to broaden and deepen your scholarly interests, while a 20,000-word thesis gives scope to postgraduates to complete a significant piece of work in a specific area of interest.

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An MA degree in Early and Medieval Irish, besides preparing you for further study in the field of Celtic Studies, can also provide an additional qualification — and a mark of distinction — for students pursuing advanced degrees in such fields as classics, English, history, or medieval studies. It is also a useful qualification for those seeking employment in the heritage and broadcasting sectors.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Early Irish Texts

Medieval Welsh

Research Seminar

Special Topic

Research Presentation

Palaeography and Manuscript-based Research

Continuing Old Irish

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International

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Rolling deadline. Open until all places have been filled or no later than 15 June. Early application is advised.

Language

English

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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63

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140

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6.5

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General requirements

Applicants should normally hold a Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or equivalent in Early and Medieval Irish, Celtic Civilisation or Gaeilge. Graduates from cognate disciplines will also be considered.

Applicants 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) subject to the approval of the programme selection committee.
All potential applicants must have previously studied Medieval Irish at the undergraduate or postgraduate level.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18500 EUR / year

≈ 18500 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

8100 EUR / year

≈ 8100 EUR / year

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EU part time fee: €4,600

Living costs

Cork

Ireland

860 - 1400 EUR / month

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