UCD Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Irish Folklore BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
St John's Eve bonfire, Sruth Fada Con/Sruwaddocon Bay, Erris, Co. Mayo Photo by Noreen Barron, 2001 (National Folklore Collection/Cnuasach Bhéaloideas Éireann)
CAO Code DN500 Joint Hons Full Time CAO Code DN501 Joint Hons Part Time
CAO Points Range 2014 340 — 605 Length of Course 3 Years Average Intake 50
Entry Requirements English ¬ Irish ¬ A third language ¬ Three other recognised subjects
Leaving Certificate Passes in six subjects including those shown above, of which two must be minimum HC3
A-Level/GCSE See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/alevel
Other EU Applicants See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/eu
Non-EU Applicants See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/noneu
Level 5/6 FETAC Entry Routes Yes, see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/fetac
Level 6/7 Progression Routes None
Mature Entry Route Yes, see page 182
Choosing Irish Folklore Irish Folklore can be taken as part of a Joint Honours degree (DN500). It can also be taken part time (DN501). Review the subjects you can study with Irish Folklore by looking at the diagram on page 35.
Why is this subject for me? The study of folklore looks at traditional popular culture, in the past and in the present. We inherit folklore from our own community and almost everyone possesses folklore of some kind, whether in the form of a proverb, a story, a piece of music or a game. Customs associated with particular times of the year, or important occasions in people’s lives, are part of folklore, as are aspects of material culture such as vernacular architecture. The study of folklore looks at the nature of popular tradition and the way in which it is transmitted, usually outside of official channels and often across vast distances of time and space. The UCD course investigates Irish folklore as a local expression of international cultural phenomena, making the subject particularly suitable for international students.
What will I study?
First Year In first year, modules allow you to explore the nature and context of folklore, and provide you with a general introduction to the wide range of topics involved. You will be introduced to key texts on Irish folklore, and to some of the principal sources of information on the subject.
Other courses of interest Archaeology
Celtic Civilization History Irish
Sociology
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Modules include:
Introduction to Folklore ¬ Folklore & the Imagination
"I teach courses in Irish Folklore at all levels of the BA degree and I’m the student officer for the School of Irish, Celtic Studies, Irish Folklore & Linguistics. I studied Irish Folklore at UCD, before undertaking graduate study in Finland and in Sardinia. I have worked on aspects of contemporary occupational lore and on Irish Traveller traditions, among other subjects, and I contribute regularly to television and radio programmes. Irish Folklore provides a particularly valuable interface between the University and the wider community, and I believe that a study of the subject can enrich your life both at university and also long after you leave."
Bairbre Ní Fhloinn Lecturer
Second & Third Year You will examine specific areas of folklore in greater detail and see how folklore functions as part of our collective culture.
Modules include:
Healers & Healing ¬ Folk Religion & Belief ¬ Collectors of Song & Music
Irish Folklore is taught in lectures, with additional tutorials in several modules. Classes are in English. However, students with a knowledge of Irish will find this of help in certain areas of the subject.
Assessment in all modules involves a combination of semester assignment work and an end-of-semester exam.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities A degree in Irish Folklore is relevant to anyone interested in popular culture, tradition and society, and their interconnections. It provides an excellent basis for careers in:
– Heritage bodies and institutions, community organisations and local development initiatives
– The media – Teaching
– Areas related to Irish studies, local studies and ethnic studies
You can also pursue MLitt and PhD graduate studies in Irish Folklore in UCD, specialising in one of the many areas of the subject.
International Study Opportunities There are opportunities for students to spend a year studying abroad while pursuing their BA in Irish Folklore. Possibilities include Europe, Canada and the United States.
Undergraduate Office UCD School of Irish, Celtic Studies & Folklore Newman, Belfield, Dublin 4
michael.j.wallace@ucd.ie +353 1 716 8105
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