| Course Name |
Irish Cultural Heritage |
| Course Provider |
Maynooth University |
| Course Code |
100220 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Minor Certificate (Level 8 NFQ)
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Minor |
National University of Ireland |
Level 8 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Maynooth |
| Application Date |
Contact: irish.heritagecentre@mu.ie |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Course Content |
Expand+The programme is offered by the Centre for Irish Cultural Heritage, School of Celtic Studies. It provides an inter-disciplinary evaluation of early Irish cultural history with particular emphasis on archaeological, literary, historical and linguistic...
Hide-The programme is offered by the Centre for Irish Cultural Heritage, School of Celtic Studies. It provides an inter-disciplinary evaluation of early Irish cultural history with particular emphasis on archaeological, literary, historical and linguistic evidence. Field experiences are a core component of this study and this will include on-site considerations of key monuments such as the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Newgrange and Knowth, the Hill of Tara and the monastic settlement of Clonmacnoise.
This 20 credit certificate on Irish Cultural Heritage is available to students visiting Maynooth University for a single semester or for the full academic year. It also available to those not currently studying at the university.
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| Subjects Taught |
The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, field trips, field seminars, workshops and tutorials. Students take one core module, ID001 Introducing Irish Cultural Heritage and choose a further three optional ones. The certificate can be completed in a single semester or over the full academic year. Please see Course Finder for module options for each semester/year. Students will be required to participate in field trips to sites such as Newgrange, Clonmacnoise, Hill of Tara etc. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Options
Students will be equipped with skills applicable to work in the growing tourism and heritage industry, museums, libraries and related workplaces. Students will also be well placed to pursue further studies in the broader humanities area. |
| Further Enquiries |
Academic enquiries: Dr Mary Leenane mary.m.leenane@mu.ie
Website: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/centre-irish-cultural-heritage |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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