University College Dublin, UCD School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore Masters Degrees

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. Read more

The MA Irish Studies is an interdisciplinary programme that examines the variety and diversity of Irish history, society and cultural practice. Read more

This MA programme is aimed at graduates of Modern Irish and graduates of cognate disciplines. Our aim is to promote and preserve the Irish language, literature and culture, and emphasise their importance for Irish society and European identity. Read more

This course is designed for students of Irish language and literature and for those working in the Irish language sector. There is a focus on a high standard of language and transferable language skills. Read more

The MA Irish Folklore and Ethnology is a recently established programme which offers students the chance to acquire in-depth knowledge of a unique and vibrant aspect of Irish culture – that of oral tradition and folklore, representing the history and heritage of Ireland at vernacular level. Read more