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 specialised 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.

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



Open Year 1



Timetable group: Other

ANCIENT, MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE THOUGHT

ANTHROPOLOGY

APPLIED LINGUISTICS & INTERCULTURAL STUDIES

CHINESE STUDIES

COMPARATIVE CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PRACTICES

CREATIVE MUSIC TECHNOLOGIES

CREATIVE WRITING

CRITICAL AND CREATIVE MEDIA

ENGLISH: LITERATURES OF ENGAGEMENT

EUROPEAN HISTORY

GEOGRAPHY

GEOGRAPHY: SPATIAL JUSTICE

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

INTERNATIONAL PEACEBUILDING, SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE

IRISH HISTORY

LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT & DEFENCE STUDIES

LOCAL HISTORY

MEDIEVAL IRISH STUDIES

MILITARY HISTORY AND STRATEGIC STUDIES

MUSIC, CULTURE AND PRACTICE

NUA-GHAEILGE

TESOL AND EMI

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:

Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants.



Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850

Closing Date : 14 August 2026

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Commences: September.

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.