Anthropology

The central premise of our programme is to bring the insights of the anthropological study of culture, society and politics to bear on contemporary global and local challenges. From the richness & diversity of human forms of life both historically and cross-culturally, to the contemporary social, cultural and political problems and issues facing the world.

Requirements A candidate for this MA programme must normally hold a Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or equivalent, in Anthropology, or a cognate subject in social/cultural sciences (Sociology, Criminology, Management, Development, Political Science, Languages, Social Sciences, Classics, Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, Study of Religions) or equivalent international qualification. Candidates who hold a Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) may also be considered under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) subject to review by the Board of Studies. As part of the application process, all applicants will be required to submit: 1. A supporting statement which should outline your intellectual biography and your reasons for pursuing postgraduate studies in Anthropology. 2. Prospective applicants may be required to present themselves for an interview. The interviewing of overseas applicants may be conducted online. For Applicants with Qualifications Completed Outside of Ireland Applicants must meet the required entry academic grade, equivalent to Irish requirements. For more information see our Qualification Comparison page. International/Non-EU Applicants For full details of the non-EU application procedure visit our how to apply pages for international students. - In UCC, we use the term programme and course interchangeably to describe what a person has registered to study in UCC and its constituent colleges, schools, and departments. - Note that not all courses are open to international/non-EU applicants, please check the fact file above. For more information contact the International Office. English Language Requirements Applicants who are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university-approved English language requirements. Visit our PG English Language Requirements page for more information.