About MA Anthropology (anthropology And Development) in National University of Ireland, Maynooth
Description
The MA in Anthropology and Development is an advanced degree in Socio-Cultural Anthropology with a particular emphasis on the Critical Anthropology of Development. During their studies students shall be provided with a sophisticated introduction to the theoretical underpinnings of socio-cultural anthropology, together with a block of modules that open up and explore the conceptual and methodological core of the discipline, and a series of specialized modules in the Critical Anthropology of Development. Students are also asked to write a thesis in the Anthropology of Development. This Masters programme is primarily a scholarly degree that aims to equip students for later doctoral research or for work in third sector roles that demand academic social-scientific knowledge or the particular skills of trained ethnographic researchers.
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.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill
- TOEFL : 92 overall with a minimum of 23 in writing and 20 in each of the other skills
- PTE : 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in each communicative skill
National University of Ireland, Maynooth Highlights
| University Type |
Public University |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1997 |
| No. of Campuses |
2 |
| No. of Residence Complexes |
3 |
| Total Number of Students |
13,700 |
| Total Number of International Students |
2,297 |
| Research Funding |
1.4 million EUR |
| Cost of Attendance |
About 17,038 EUR |
| Applications Accepted |
Online/Offline |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Intake Type |
Semester wise |
| Mode of Program |
Full time and online |
National University of Ireland, Maynooth Cost of Living
| Expenses |
Annual Cost (EUR) |
| Rent |
3,600-5,400 |
| Food |
1080-1620 |
| Books and materials |
350 |
| Travel |
250-450 |
| Miscellaneous |
750-900 |
