MA

Anthropology

Learn more about studying Anthropology as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    16,000EUR
  • Start date
    Sep

Program overview

What Maynooth University says about their program:

The MA in Anthropology is an advanced degree in socio-cultural anthropology in which students are given a sophisticated 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. Students are also required to write a thesis. The MA in Anthropology is primarily a scholarly degree that aims to equip students for later doctoral research or for work in roles that demand academic social-scientific knowledge or the particular skills of trained ethnographic researchers.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Fees and funding

Maynooth University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Maynooth University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from €16,500 - €18,000 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    from €14,000 - €25,000 per year

Funding

Undergraduate

MU Sports Scholarships MU Sports Scholarships are designed to support sporting excellence - we want out students to pursue and excel in their sport and academic study at Maynooth University.​​ Scholarship funding assists undergraduate or postgraduate students with sports and university-related expenses (e.g. sporting equipment, travel costs associated with sport) and aims to free up time from part-time work commitments.

The following Maynooth University sports scholarships may be awarded:

  • Soccer scholarships
  • GAA scholarships
  • Paddy Harrington golf scholarships
  • Rugby scholarships
  • Snooker scholarships
  • Carded athletes
  • Other sports

September 2023 Undergraduate Scholarships

  • Amount

    The scholarship comprises a 2,000 Euro per year reduction in the undergraduate non-EU tuition fee.

  • Requirements

    A separate application is not required. You must have been offered and accepted a place on one of our undergraduate programmes and paid your deposit by 31 March 2023. Open to full and conditional offer holders.

Graduate

Taught Master's Scholarships

  • Amount

    €2,000 to students across all disciplines in recognition of academic excellence.

  • Requirements

    All applicants must have achieved a minimum 2.1 honours undergraduate degree. Open to both EU and Non-EU applicants. Graduates or current students of PhD or Master’s programs are not eligible to apply. A further €2000 scholarship will be awarded to applicants ordinarily resident in Ireland and registered with their Higher Education Institution Access Office and meet the eligibility requirement.

September 2023 Taught Postgraduate Scholarships

  • Amount

    9 scholarships (3 per faculty) at 2,500 Euro reduction for the first year of a taught postgraduate programme only. The scholarship does not cover tuition fees for repeat years.

  • Requirements

    A separate application is not required. You must have been offered and accepted a place on one of our taught postgraduate programmes and paid your deposit by 31 March 2023 . Open to full and conditional offer holders.

MU Sports Scholarships MU Sports Scholarships are designed to support sporting excellence - we want our students to pursue and excel in their sports and academic study at Maynooth University.​​ Scholarship funding assists undergraduate or postgraduate students with sports and university-related expenses (e.g. sporting equipment, and travel costs associated with sports) and aims to free up time from part-time work commitments.

The following Maynooth University sports scholarships may be awarded:

  • Soccer scholarships
  • GAA scholarships
  • Paddy Harrington golf scholarships
  • Rugby scholarships
  • Snooker scholarships
  • Carded athletes
  • Other sports
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What is the cost of living near Maynooth University?

Category Cost  (in Euro)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre€2,200Range: €1,300 to €4,000
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre€2,017Range: €1,300 to €3,000
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)€160Range: €150 to €170
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)€62Range: €50 to €75
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)€20Range: €13 to €25
Monthly public transport pass€110Range: €100 to €120
Monthly grocery basket€142
Coffee shop drink€3Range: €3 to €4
Cinema or cultural event ticket€6Range: €5 to €9
Gym membership€53Range: €45 to €60

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from pt.numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Maynooth University

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at Maynooth University.