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CERTIFICATE IN IRISH CULTURAL HERITAGE
- Qualification
- Certificate
- Award Type and NFQ level
- CERTIFICATE LEVEL 8
- Study Mode
- International Part Time
Overview
The programme is offered by the Irish Cultural Heritage unit in the School of Celtic Studies. It provides an inter-disciplinary evaluation of early Irish cultural history with particular emphasis on archaeological, literary, historical and linguistic evidence. Field experiences are a core component of this study and this will include on-site considerations of key monuments such as the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Newgrange and Knowth, the Hill of Tara and the monastic settlement of Glendalough.
This 20 credit certificate on Irish Cultural Heritage is available to students visiting Maynooth University for a single semester or for the full academic year. It also available to those not currently studying at the university.
Course structure
The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, field trips, field seminars, workshops and tutorials. Students take one core module and choose a further three optional ones. The certificate can be completed in a single semester or over the full academic year. Please see Course Finder for module options for each semester/year. Students will be required to participate in field trips to sites such as Newgrange, Glendalough, Hill of Tara etc.
Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.
Important: The information on this page is for prospective students, MU current students and staff should use Programme Directory.
Careers
Students will be equipped with skills applicable to work in the growing tourism and heritage industry, museums, libraries and related workplaces. Students will also be well placed to pursue further studies in the broader humanities area.
Entry Requirements
Please contact irish.heritage@mu.ie for further information.
This table displays the requirements for Leaving Certificate applicants.
|
Subject |
Required |
Ordinary Level Grade |
Higher Level Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
Irish |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
English |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Language |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Mathematics |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Science |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
How to apply
To apply, you will need to fill in this Application Form, which asks for some basic information and a 200-400 word personal statement. The fee for EU students registering for the certificate on a stand-alone basis is €1,250 and the fee for Non-EU students is €3,750.