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Applicants must normally have a 2:1 at BA level in Medieval Irish and Celtic Studies or a cognate discipline (e.g. History, Philosophy, Modern Irish, Classics). No previous knowledge of Old Irish is necessary to do this course, although students are required to take Old Irish as part of the degree. 

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

Online application only www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity

PAC Code:

MHX54 (full-time),

MHX55 (part-time)

The following documents should be uploaded to your online application form:

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. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a valid passport

To earn a Postgraduate Diploma in Medieval Irish Studies, students must complete a combination of compulsory and elective modules amounting to a total of 60 credits. 

The compulsory modules focus on medieval Irish literature (20 credits), palaeography and manuscript studies (10 credits), and general research skills and methodology (10 credits). 

The choice of elective modules depends on the students’ level of knowledge of the Old Irish language. Students with a previous knowledge of Old Irish can undertake Old Irish reading modules that focus on the philology, translation and analysis of Early Irish literature (20 credits). Students with no or insufficient previous knowledge of the language will be required to attend a suite of intensive introductory language modules (20 credits).

Students who wish to undertake the Postgraduate Diploma programme on a full-time basis will normally fulfil all credit requirements in the course of one academic year. Those who wish to opt for the part-time option can complete the total credit requirements over the course of two academic years.

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

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. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

MEDIEVAL IRISH STUDIES (FULL TIME) SGF5 - MEDIEVAL IRISH STUDIES Credits: 60 Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory DEVELOPING RESEARCH SKILLS IN MEDIEVAL IRISH STUDIES 1 SG616 5 1 INTRODUCTION TO PALAEOGRAPHY SG618 5 1 LEARNED LITERATURE OF MEDIEVAL IRELAND SG613 10 1 MEDIEVAL IRISH SAGAS AND MYTHOLOGY SG614 10 2 MIDDLE WELSH SG625 5 1 MIDDLE WELSH READING SG626 5 2 OLD IRISH LANGUAGE 1 SG601 10 1 OLD IRISH LANGUAGE 2 SG604 10 2 PALAEOGRAPHY AND MANUSCRIPT CULTURE SG615 5 2 READINGS FROM EARLY IRISH LITERATURE 10 SG650 10 2 READINGS FROM EARLY IRISH LITERATURE 9 SG649 10 1 MEDIEVAL IRISH STUDIES (PART TIME) SGP5 - MEDIEVAL IRISH STUDIES (PART TIME) Credits: n/a Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory DEVELOPING RESEARCH SKILLS IN MEDIEVAL IRISH STUDIES 1 SG616 5 1 INTRODUCTION TO PALAEOGRAPHY SG618 5 1 LEARNED LITERATURE OF MEDIEVAL IRELAND SG613 10 1 MEDIEVAL IRISH SAGAS AND MYTHOLOGY SG614 10 2 MIDDLE WELSH SG625 5 1 MIDDLE WELSH READING SG626 5 2 OLD IRISH LANGUAGE 1 SG601 10 1 OLD IRISH LANGUAGE 2 SG604 10 2 PALAEOGRAPHY AND MANUSCRIPT CULTURE SG615 5 2 READINGS FROM EARLY IRISH LITERATURE 10 SG650 10 2 READINGS FROM EARLY IRISH LITERATURE 9 SG649 10 1

Year 2

MEDIEVAL IRISH STUDIES (PART TIME) SGP52 - MEDIEVAL IRISH STUDIES Credits: n/a Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory DEVELOPING RESEARCH SKILLS IN MEDIEVAL IRISH STUDIES 1 SG616 5 1 INTRODUCTION TO PALAEOGRAPHY SG618 5 1 LEARNED LITERATURE OF MEDIEVAL IRELAND SG613 10 1 MEDIEVAL IRISH SAGAS AND MYTHOLOGY SG614 10 2 MIDDLE WELSH SG625 5 1 MIDDLE WELSH READING SG626 5 2 OLD IRISH LANGUAGE 1 SG601 10 1 OLD IRISH LANGUAGE 2 SG604 10 2 PALAEOGRAPHY AND MANUSCRIPT CULTURE SG615 5 2 READINGS FROM EARLY IRISH LITERATURE 10 SG650 10 2 READINGS FROM EARLY IRISH LITERATURE 9 SG649 10 1

Programme Director Dr Deborah Hayden
Tel +353 (0)1 708 3711
Email deborah.hayden@mu.ie
Website https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/early-irish-sean-ghaeilge
Address Department of Early Irish, School of Celtic Studies, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

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Successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Medieval Irish Studies will equip students for a variety of career paths, including library and archival work, various types of adult education and employment in the heritage and related industries.

For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site