Maynooth University Undergraduate Handbook 2015

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
MH111 (continued)
Degrees at Maynooth University 192 – 193
What will I study sample course plan
First year Second year Third year
Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 1
Choose Anthropology plus two other
subjects from the list of subjects below.
Anthropology modules may include:
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Anthropology: an Introduction
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Ethnography
As Anthropology is your
major subject, you will take
50 credits in this subject in
second year. Modules may
include:
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Anthropological Research
As Anthropology is your
major subject, you will take 50
credits in this subject in third
year. Modules may include:
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Contemporary Theory
& Ethnography
& Writing
List of available subjects – check page
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Sound in the Anthropology
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Material Culture
162 to ensure the two you choose are
of the Senses
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Research and Writing
not from the same group:
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Anthropology of Security
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Medical Anthropology
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Accounting, Business, Chinese
Studies, Computer Science, English,
French, Geography, German, Greek,
Greek & Roman Civilization, History,
International Development, Law,
Mathematical Physics, Mathematical
Studies, Medieval Irish & Celtic
Studies, Music, Philosophy, Politics,
Sociology, Spanish
(Affliction and Healing)
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Economic Anthropology
Continue with one of your first
year subjects (this will be a
minor subject – 10 credits only
in second year in total)
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Consumption Issues
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Charity and Aid
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Special Topics in
Anthropology 2
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Thesis 1
Continue with your second
year subject (as a minor only -
10 credits only over the year)
Semester 2 Semester 2 Semester 2
Anthropology modules may include:
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Culture: themes in Anthropology –
Food
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Culture: Themes in Anthropology -
Kinship
Anthropology modules
may include:
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Anthropology: History,
Theory & Practice
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Linguistic Anthropology
Anthropology modules
may include:
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Globalisation
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Famine
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Urban Anthropology
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Applying Anthropology
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Continue with your two subjects
from semester one
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Psychological Anthropology
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Area Studies Ii: Africa
Continue with one of your first
year subjects (this will be a
minor subject – 10 credits only
in second year in total)
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The Anthropology of
Performance
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Northern Ireland
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Thesis II
Continue with your second
year subject (as a minor only -
10 credits only over the year)
Quick Facts
CAO Code
Leaving
Certificate
requirements
MH111
Points 2014 370
Duration
of degree
Mature
applicants
UK, EU &
International
Applicants
FETAC link to
this course
2HC3 & 4OD3 to include
passes in English, Irish
& a third language
3 years (4 years
with Erasmus/study
abroad option)
See page 317 for
application details
See page 323 for
application details
Yes – see page 319 for
application details
What can I do after my degree
Our graduates progress into employment in a
wide variety of careers. Anthropology has become
increasingly important as a job skill in an informationbased
global economy, where an understanding of
cultural difference is increasingly crucial - from local
to international contexts. Anthropology provides
good preparation for a career in community work,
education, the health professions, product design,
international aid and development projects, NGO
work, and business and administration. The holder
of a PhD is a professional anthropologist qualified
to teach at university level, to carry out advanced
research, or to apply anthropology in the public or
private sector, at the national and international level.
what our students say - lucy newman
“Anthropology has provided me with new ways of
looking at the world, by thinking critically about my
own and other cultures. In today’s globalised market,
understanding other ways of being is a valuable
skill. I’ve had some great experiences in Maynooth,
from going to Spain on an ethnographic summer
school, visiting Kilkenny on a research trip, being
part of the Anthropology Society, and meeting
great friends. I’ve always felt the Department
were approachable and supportive of students”.
Contact
Anthropology Department
Room 2.18, Rowan House (North Campus)
Telephone: + 353 (1) 708 3984
Email: anthropology.office@nuim.ie
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/anthropology
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Lucy Newman, Student