Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity
PAC Code
MHC58
The following information should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:
**Certified c opies 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, and should be given a good deal of thought and preparation. This is your statement of purpose that explains your experience, scholarly interests, and goals. Some of the things your statement should address include (but are not limited to): why you want to pursue postgraduate study in the CREOLE programme; what you have been reading recently that has inspired you to pursue the field of anthropology (please be specific about authors and titles); your general research interests in the field of anthropology and/or ideas for a thesis project; your professional/career goals and how the CREOLE MA degree will help you achieve them.
Arranging for letters of recommendation
You must make prior arrangements with two referees to write letters of recommendation on your behalf; these should be academic references, or if you do not have recent academic experience, then some other type of professional reference; personal character references are not appropriate. In your application, provide the names and contact details (preferably emails) of these two referees, and the department will contact them on your behalf to request letters. You may alternatively ask your referees to send letters directly to anthropology.office@mu.ie; letters should be signed and on letterhead, and should be sent from the referee’s own email address. They can also be sent by post to Anthropology Department at the address below.
- Online PAC application form
- Statement of your academic and professional goals (SEE BELOW)
- Names and contact details of two referees who have agreed to write letters of recommendation for you (SEE BELOW)
- Official Transcripts of degrees not earned at NUIM**
- A copy of your Birth Certificate or valid Passport (non-NUIM students only)
Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.
We will endeavour to respond to applications within 2 weeks of receipt.