Overview

The MA (Irish Mythology and Folklore) is an online programme running for 12 months (full-time), or for 24 months (part-time), from the date of first registration for the programme.

Full-time Option

Full-time students will complete all their taught modules in Semesters 1-2 and will submit the 30 credit dissertation by the end of the academic year.

Part-time Option

Part-time students will complete a minimum of 40 credits and a maximum of 60 credits in Year 1. In Year 2, they will complete their taught modules as well as submitting the 30 credit dissertation by the end of the second academic year.

Part-time students must choose CC6025 and FL6011 in year 1, as both are introductory; moreover, if they are only doing 40 credits in year 1 then the remaining modules should be one each from CC and FL, unless special circumstances render this unfeasible.

Part-time students should consult the programme co-ordinator in advance of selecting their module options.

Postgraduate Certificate in Irish Mythology and Folklore Exit Award

Students who successfully complete and pass taught modules to the value of at least 30 credits in Part I may exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Irish Mythology and Folklore.

Postgraduate Diploma in Irish Mythology and Folklore Exit Award

Students who successfully complete and pass taught modules to the value of 60 credits in Part I and opt not to complete Part II may exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Irish Mythology and Folklore.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements. 

Programme Requirements

1 Year 2 part-time students may choose FL6014 if they have one remaining taught FL module to complete in Year 2.

2 Students will complete an MA Dissertation in Mythology or Folklore of 12,000-15,000 words, with a supervisor chosen by the head of programme.

Examinations

Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for MA in Irish Mythology and Folklore (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

(Online)

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Command a comprehensive knowledge of the corpus of early Irish/Celtic mythology and Irish folklore;
• Understand the distinction between original medieval sources and verifiable oral collections, in contrast to modern popular reinterpretations of the material;
• Evaluate the reception context and socio-religious milieu of the medieval texts and the performative and cultural context of oral traditions;
• Apply the latest scholarly and academic methodologies to the interpretation and analysis of the sources;
• Utilise and communicate an integrated vision of the subject, informed by literary evidence, historical sources, oral collections and academic research outputs;
• Make confident use of individual initiative and developed analytic skills in carrying out supervised research.