Cultural Studies courses in Ireland

The MA CREOLE is funded under the EU SOCRATES Programme, in which students are required to spend two of the four semesters at Maynooth University and at European partner institutions: Universitt Wien (Austria), Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (Spain), Universit Lumire Lyon (France), Univerza v Ljubljani (Slovenia) and Stockholms Universitet (Sweden).This unique Master Degree allows the…

Archaeology; Folklore and Ethnology; Local History; European Studies; Heritage; Communications; Tourism Principles and Practice; Work Experience; Word Processing

This MA in Design History & Material Culture (DHMC) is about objects: things you might sit on, drink from or wear; things you might cherish, throw away or never notice; things for special occasions and things you use every day; things made by machine, things made by hand and things never made; spaces you might…

The postgraduate diploma prepares graduates from Arts and Humanities, Social Science and Computer Science backgrounds to complement their existing research skills with modern digital methods vital for the cultural heritage and information sectors. It is excellent preparation for those wishing to pursue a career in digital arts and humanities, digital preservation, or digital cultural heritage.

Digital Humanities is a fast-growing dynamic interdisciplinary field at the cutting edge of 21st century research methods. Ideal for students who wish to learn to use digital technology to analyse and discover new knowledge about heritage and historic and cultural works. The course caters for those with relatively little technical skills from an Arts background…

A 4 year structured doctoral programme in Digital Humanities research. Students may carry out their research in An Foras Feasa, or with co-registration in a participating academic department (e.g. English, Music, Media Studies, History, Celtic Studies, Languages).

This two-year Higher Certificate in Heritage Studies at GMIT Galway campus provides students with a broad-based knowledge and understanding of the built, cultural, natural, and digital heritages of Ireland and Europe.

The course will explore the fascinating world of Irish Folklore. Learners will be introduced to various genres of folklore, such as traditional music, vernacular native architecture, festivals and storytelling, which are to be found not only in the past and in archives, but also all around us. Includes folk medicine, the supernatural, the Fianna, proverbs…

Irish Studies Online (Diploma) is an interdisciplinary introduction to Irish Studies, developed by the Centre for Irish Studies, NUI Galway. This course offers an excellent opportunity for those interested in Ireland, especially those without access to traditional programmes of study in this area. The purpose of the Irish Studies Online (Diploma) is to provide a…

  Course Outline The National Tour Guide course in Dublinia will provide participants with the skills, knowledge and competencies to deliver and manage a comprehensive tour management and guiding service for tourists visiting and travelling in Ireland. The programme is relevant, practical and responsive to industry needs.   There are three modules: 1. Irish Tour…

his postgraduate diploma in business in Cultural Event Management (Level 9 – 60 credits) addresses the specific needs of the Cultural and Creative industries. The business modules are contextualised to the cultural sector and you will develop core business skills in event management. What is Cultural Event Management? The CCI sector is regarded as a…

Pre-University Arts Culture and Heritage Studies 5M2154 or Language and European Studies 5M2073 WHAT IS PRE-UNIVERSITY ARTS? This one-year course will aim to prepare participants for entrance into Arts programmes in Irish universities and colleges as well as preparing students to work in a European environment both in Ireland and abroad. Students will be able…

This course provides students with solid background knowledge and skills for progression to third level and thrive in an Arts or Media Degree. This course has an excellent record of graduate progression to UCD, IADT and NUI Maynooth. Students will learn about the cultural richness of Europe, and will develop strong research, journalistic writing and…