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Anthropologists study people and what they do, wherever in the world that may take us. Our staff brings the world into the classroom and teach students to understand local problems in a global, cross-cultural context.

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: please visit Maynooth University International Office website for information about English language tests accepted and required scores. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and non-EU applicants.

Maynooth University’s TOEFL code is 8850

Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity

PAC Code
MHC60

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.

For current timetables and offered modules please see https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/anthropology/timetables

Campus venue: Rowan House, North Campus

Duration: 1 year full-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

ANTHROPOLOGY The MA in Anthropology is an advanced degree in socio-cultural anthropology in which students are given a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical underpinnings of the discipline, a block of modules that open up and explore the conceptual and methodological core of the discipline, and a series of specialised modules that show the range of socio-cultural anthropology today. The Department has particular strengths in the overlap between medical anthropology, security studies, digital transformations of society and global development, all of which are represented in our selection of specialized modules. Students are required to take 60-ECTS in classes and write a Masters thesis (30-ECTS). The MA in Anthropology is primarily a degree that aims to equip students for professional careers that are enhanced by academic social-scientific knowledge or the particular skills of trained ethnographic researchers. Commences September ANF6 - ANTHROPOLOGY Credits: 90 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory ANTHROPOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT AN692 10 2 ANTHROPOLOGY OF DIGITAL MEDIA AN693 10 2 CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND RESPONSES KD637 10 1 CREATIVE INTERACTIVE COMPUTING MD630 10 2 CREOLE TEACHER EXCHANGE AN660 5 Year-Long CRITICAL AND CREATIVE MEDIA RESEARCH MD622 10 1 DIGITAL CRITICAL SKILLS MD636 10 1 DIGITAL SOCIAL SCIENCE METHODS SO646 10 2 DUBLIN URBAN LABORATORY GY621 10 2 ETHNOGRAPHIC PRACTICE AN676 5 1 ETHNOGRAPHY SUMMER SCHOOL AN662S 10 Year-Long FIELD SCHOOL GY607 10 1 GRADUATE SEMINAR IN ANTHROPOLOGY AN678 5 2 GRADUATE SEMINAR IN ANTHROPOLOGY, SEMESTER 1 AN677 5 1 INTIMATE LIVES: RELATIONSHIPS, CITIZENSHIP & EMBODIMENT SO618 10 1 IRISH MEDIA HISTORY MD624 10 1 KEY CONCEPTS IN ANTHROPOLOGY I AN670 5 1 KEY CONCEPTS IN ANTHROPOLOGY II AN673 5 2 LINGUISTIC ANTHROPOLOGY AN691 10 1 MEDIA PUBLICS: DIGITAL MEDIA, PUBLIC DISCOURSE AND POLITICAL FORMATIONS MD632 10 2 MEDIA THEORY MD635 10 2 MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY AN698 10 1 NATURE AND SOCIETY SO629A 10 1 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND SPATIAL JUSTICE GY619 10 2 SPATIAL JUSTICE: GEOGRAPHIES OF SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE GY629 10 2 THEORY IN ANTHROPOLOGY AN675A 10 1 THESIS AN634T 30 Year-Long UNDERSTANDING DIGITAL SOCIETIES SO639 10 2 UNDERSTANDING DIGITAL SOCIETY GY625A 10 1 WRITING FOR SCREEN MEDIA MD631 10 1

Programme Coordinator Dr Jamie Saris
Tel 01-708 3983
Email ajamie.saris@mu.ie/ anthropology.office@mu.ie
Website https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/anthropology
Address Department of Anthropology, Rowan House, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland

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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

This course lays the foundation for further study at PhD level.

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