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MASTER OF ARTS - ANTHROPOLOGY
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Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity PAC Code The following information should be uploaded to PAC:
**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. In your application, please provide the names and contact details (preferably emails) of your referees, and the department will contact them on your behalf. Alternatively, you may 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. 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. |
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Students take a total of 90 credits over 2 years.
Course structure
Year 1
Those intending to take the part-time MA in Anthropology are expected to take 40 credits in the first year. Except in circumstances where permission is given, students are expected to complete the three 10-credit foundational modules in semester 1, Social Thought, Key Concepts in Anthropology, and Writing Cultures. The remaining 10 credits should be completed in the form of two 5-credit modules. Year 2 Students will complete 50 credits in the second year. Students are required to write a thesis which represents 30 credits. The remaining 20 credits should be completed in the form of four 5-credit modules. The MA in Anthropology is primarily a scholarly degree that aims to equip students for later doctoral research or for work in roles that demand academic social-scientific knowledge or the particular skills of trained ethnographic researchers. Duration: 2 years Part-time
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Programme Coordinator Dr Pauline Garvey |
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Career options: Career options: An anthropology degree provides an excellent preparation for a wide variety of fields in both public and private sectors, and is an especially good foundation for an international career. Anthropology has become increasingly important as a job skill in the context of globalisation, where a deeper understanding of cultural difference is crucial, both locally and internationally. Our graduates go on to employment in a wide variety of careers in community work, education, the health professions, product design, international aid and development projects, NGO work, business and administration, and more. Read about careers in Anthropology here Postgraduate options: This course lays the foundation for further study at the PhD level. For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site Postgraduate options: For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site |