MA in Irish Mythology & Folklore
Explore Irish tradition through medieval tales and contemporary folklore in a unique online Master's program.
Best for:Best for graduates and humanities enthusiasts interested in exploring Irish medieval literature and traditional folklore.
Overview
The MA in Irish Mythology & Folklore (Online) is offered jointly by the Department of Early and Medieval Irish and the Department of Folklore & Ethnology at University College Cork. The program provides a comprehensive exploration of Irish tradition, focusing on early medieval tales of the pre-Christian past as well as the folklore preserved across recent generations. Designed for flexible online study, the curriculum engages students with rich textual and cultural materials. Applicants are expected to critically examine historical and modern sources within Irish cultural heritage.
What you'll do
- Engage with online course materials, lectures, and digital archival resources
- Analyze medieval texts depicting pre-Christian Irish narratives and belief systems
- Investigate modern folklore collections and oral history testimonies
- Complete written assignments and research projects exploring Irish cultural traditions
Requirements
Degree required: Primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent in any discipline
Degree offered: Master's (Level 9 NFQ)
Language: English; applicants must meet the university-approved English language requirements if non-native speakers
Instruction: English
- Basic academic research and writing capabilities
- Interest in historical and cultural texts
- Capacity for independent online learning
- Open to graduates of all disciplines meeting primary degree classification criteria
- Requires Second Class Honours Grade I in primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent, or Second Class Honours Grade II evaluated via Recognition of Prior Learning
- North American students normally expected to hold a cumulative GPA of 3.2
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How to apply
Applicants must submit their application through the University College Cork postgraduate application portal. A short personal statement outlining academic background, interests, and reasons for applying must be included. International and non-EU applicants should review specific procedural instructions via the international student admissions pages.
- CV
- Personal statement
- Academic transcripts
- Supplementary statement (if applicable for RPL)
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