The course is designed for development and humanitarian aid professionals (and those who envisage such a career) who would like to add an anthropological perspective to their development expertise. It provides a holistic and critical approach to culture, the inevitable context of all relief and development activity.
Anthropology & Development
Entry requirements
A second class honours degree grade II (2.2) in Anthropology or related discipline is required. For international students whose first language is not English, an English language exam certificate showing IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required.
Duration
MHC62 1 year Full-time
Careers or further progression
Careers
This Masters prepares students for a career in community work, education, the health professions, international aid and development, NGO work, and business and administration.
Further enquiries
Programme Coordinator: Dr Chandana Mathur
Tel: +353 (0)1 708 6083 / 3984
Fax: +353 (0)1 708 3570
Email: Chandana.mathur@nuim.ie /anthropology.office@nuim.ie
Web: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/anthropology
Subjects taught
Course Structure
Modules include anthropology and development, theory and ethnographic practice and research methodology.
Course fee
In general, there are two levels of fees payable. EU students from EU countries including Ireland pay a subsidised level of fees for both taught courses and research programmes. Tuition fees for students from outside the EU are not subsidised and are thus somewhat higher than for EU students.
Remember to mention gradireland when contacting institutions!
Comment
Maynooth University is home to the only department of anthropology in the Republic of Ireland. Our department was established in 1983 and since then has gained an international reputation for the quality of its research and the teaching and learning experience it provides.