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University College Dublin: Irish Folklore
| Institution | University College Dublin View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | UCD School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore |
| Web | www.ucd.ie/global |
| internationalenquiries@ucd.ie | |
| Telephone | +353 1 716 8500 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The HDip in Irish Folklore should provide students with the requisite skills, knowledge and experience to enable them to formulate and complete their own research projects in the field of folklore studies.
Designed for students and scholars without any previous background in general folkloristics or comparative ethnology.
Training in original archival and fieldwork research and methods.
Access to the specialist library and archive holdings of the UCD Delargy Centre for Irish Folklore and the National Folklore Collection.
The course can provide a pathway to higher degrees in Folklore. Graduates can be found across a range of occupations, including teaching, research, museums and other heritage institutions, the media and journalism
Higher Diploma
| Level | NFQ Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | If English is not your native language, unless you have done your primary degree through English in an English speaking country, an English language qualification is required for all programmes. You will need: A primary degree at third level and a complete transcript of academic history including grades for each subject taken. Names and contact details of two referees who can assess your intellectual ability, maturity and motivation. Other documentation as required by the University. A basic reading knowledge of the Irish language is also required for this programme. This may be acquired concurrently with the student’s Higher Diploma studies. |
Fees
| EU | 6670 Euros for per year |
|---|---|
| Non EU | 14350 Euros for per year |
Why UCD?
University College Dublin is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities.
Rankings
- UCD has now moved up to 118th globally overall
- 49th in Sustainability globally, 1st in Ireland
- Four subjects ranked in the top-50 globally are Veterinary Science (33), Petroleum Engineering (34), English Language & Literature (41), and Nursing (44).
- There were nine subjects at UCD also ranked between 51 -100 by QS, these were Agriculture & Forestry; Anatomy and Physiology; Archaeology; History; Library Management; Performing Arts; Philosophy; Social Policy and Administration; and Sports Related Subject
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