MA in Irish - Early and Medieval Irish in Cork Ireland | University College Cork

Our Master of Arts in Early and Medieval Irish focuses on the language and literature of Ireland from 600 to 1200 AD, emphasizing linguistic study, grammar, textual analysis, and their historical and literary backgrounds. Students hone their abilities in detailed source interpretation and thorough examination of medieval Irish. The program additionally includes options to learn medieval Welsh and Latin, along with specialized courses in literary studies, paleography, and text editing. Supervised independent research enables scholars to expand their academic pursuits, while a 20,000-word thesis allows for in-depth exploration of a chosen subject.
This MA program delivers exceptional instruction in medieval Ireland's language, literature, and cultural heritage, enabling graduate students to achieve advanced proficiency in medieval Irish while also gaining expertise in Latin and medieval Welsh. Through guided independent research and structured coursework, you can cultivate your academic capabilities under the mentorship of faculty renowned for their work in medieval Irish Christianity, mythology, paleography, textual criticism, and legendary narratives.