Accepted Degree LevelsBachelor'sMaster's Doctoral | Grant Period12 Months | PDONo Pre-Departure Orientation |
Grantee may pursue a taught Masters in Irish Writing and Film at University College Cork which was established in 1845 as one of three Queen's Colleges at Cork, Galway and Belfast. Located on a beautiful, historic campus, University College Cork has grown from 115 students to over 20,000, from one building to dozens, from less than 20 staff to more than 1,600 today. The MA in Irish Writing and Film at University College Cork will introduce you to an exceptionally rich body of cultural texts whose breadth and diversity continues to generate scholarly debate. With expert guidance, you will discover the historical and cultural contexts that inform Irish culture up to the present day, and engage in debate on a wide range of issues. You will read key texts from the eighteenth century to the present and be encouraged to engage with some of the most influential critical and theoretical models currently being applied in the analysis of Irish literature and film. You will also develop independent research in the field under the expert guidance of our academics, many of whom are themselves authors of important studies of Irish culture.
12 Months
Commencing September 2019.
No Pre-Departure Orientation
The Commission is seeking applicants who:
The Commission is keen to support projects that brings awardees into contact with a wide range of stakeholders, particularly outside of academia, to maximize their academic / cultural exchange experience and to raise awareness of the Fulbright Program in Ireland.
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral
Not Required
Independent Study/Research: No
Graduate Degree Enrollment: Yes
Must secure acceptance/conditional acceptance to the Masters of Irish Writing and Film at University College Cork before applying for the Fulbright Award. Final offers will be subject to admission by University College Cork. The Fulbright Commission can assist with / advise on this process but applicants should make initial enquiries with the MA Course Director, Dr. Heather Laird, email: H.Laird@ucc.ie prior to contacting the Commission.
University College Cork has agreed a tuition waiver for a Fulbright grantee enrolled on the Master's in Irish Writing and Film award. Maximum stipend of €15,000. No dependent benefits are paid.
Candidates currently residing in the Republic of Ireland are not eligible to apply.
In the Embark on-line application, Question #22 Award Name please select UCC Irish Writing and Film from the drop down menu.
Dependent support is not available
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