Program Overview
The Irish Studies (MA) at National University of Ireland Galway is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Irish Studies (MA) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,015 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Galway, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Irish Studies (MA) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Ideology, Politics and Society in Ireland 1800\x961921 (10 ECTS)
- Young Ireland to the Free State: Writing in English 1849\x961922 (10 ECTS)
- Decline and Revival: Language, Literature and Society 1800\x961939 (10 ECTS)
- Divided Ireland: Politics and Society since 1921 (10 ECTS)
- The Politics of Modernity: Writing in English 1922 to the present (10 ECTS)
- Gaelic and Free: Cultural Politics and Writing in Irish since 1939 (10 ECTS)
- Dissertation (30 ECTS) Irish language classes at levels appropriate to students\x92 needs run in both semesters. Continuous assessment is employed and all students must be deemed Satisfactory in Irish in order to graduate.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Irish Students: Applicants should have at least a 2:2 honours degree in appropriate subjects. It is not necessary to have studied all or any of the core subjects of the course. Official transcripts are required for all students who are not graduates of NUI, Galway.
Overseas Students: North American Students need to have a minimum of 3.00 GPA in their degree result. Applicants who apply from abroad are strongly recommended to enclose with their application a sample of their written academic work in either English or Irish, and must also nominate two academic referees. Overseas applicants who are not native English speakers may be required to present evidence of competence in English.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,015 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,015 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact National University of Ireland Galway directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About National University of Ireland, Galway
National University of Ireland, Galway
Galway, Ireland
National University of Ireland, Galway is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months