Qualification : POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Award Type and NFQ level : CERTIFICATE LEVEL 9
CAO/PAC code : MHC65
CAO Points :
Closing Date : 30 June 2024
The Postgraduate Certificate in Anthropology is a one-year part-time course designed for students who would like to make a transition to studying anthropology but have no previous background in the subject or for students who, for various reasons, are not yet ready for the full MA programme. Students sit the four modules that form the historical, methodological and theoretical spine of all our MA programmes in anthropology, thus preparing them to continue on to apply for a full MA programme if they wish.
A degree (2.2 or higher) in Anthropology or cognate discipline, or a recognised international equivalent.
Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
Minimum English language requirements:
Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants.
Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850
Head of Department
Academic
Academic
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Students take 40 credits worth of modules over 1 Year.
For details on current timetables and course structures see: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/anthropology/timetables
Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity
PAC Code
MHC65
The following information should be uploaded to PAC:
- Online PAC application form
- Statement of your academic and professional goals (SEE BELOW)
- 2 letters of recommendation from academic referees (SEE BELOW)
- Official transcripts of degrees not earned at Maynooth University**
- A copy of your birth Certificate or valid passport (non-Maynooth University students only)
**Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed.
Writing the Statement of Academic and Professional Goals (500 words)
The Statement of Academic Goals is a significant component of the application. This is the statement of purpose that presents your experience, scholarly interests and aspirations to us in the Anthropology Department, and therefore should be considered carefully. Ideally, your statement should include why you want to pursue postgraduate study in the discipline; what you have read recently that has inspired you to pursue anthropology (please be specific about authors and titles); your general research interests in the field and/or ideas for a potential thesis project. We would also be interested in hearing about your professional/career goals and how you hope the degree in anthropology will help you achieve them.
Arranging for letters of recommendation
Your application requires two letters of recommendation, which should be written by academic referees (previous lecturers for example). If you do not have recent academic experience, some other type of professional reference will suffice. Personal character references are not accepted.
Applications that are fully complete will be reviewed on an on-going basis.
We will endeavour to respond to applications within 2 weeks of receipt.