Irish Folklore

-Designed for students and scholars without any previous background in general folkloristics or comparative ethnology.

-Training in original archival and fieldwork research and methods.

-Access to the specialist library and archive holdings of the UCD Delargy Centre for Irish Folklore and the National Folklore Collection.

Stage 1 Core Modules

IRFL20010 The Study of Folklore: Origins and Development Autumn 5

IRFL20030 The Narrative Art Autumn 5

IRFL30030 The Life Cycle Autumn 5

IRFL40020 Seminars and Dissertation 1 Autumn 15

IRFL30070 Seminars and Dissertation 2 Spring 15



Stage 1 Options - A)3 of:

Students must then select three option modules from Levels 2 and 3 in Irish Folklore, as listed below (subject to possible timetabling restrictions).

IRFL30090 Collectors of Song and Music Autumn 5

IRFL20050 Healers and Healing Spring 5

IRFL20100 Oral history and tradition Spring 5

IRFL30020 Calendar Custom Spring 5

IRFL30100 Popular religion and belief Spring 5

If English is not your native language, unless you have done your primary degree through English in an English speaking country, an English language qualification is required for all programmes.



Higher Diploma in Irish Folklore

You will need:

- A primary degree at third level and a complete transcript of academic history including grades for each subject taken.

- Names and contact details of two referees who can assess your intellectual ability, maturity and motivation.

- Other documentation as required by the University.

- A basic reading knowledge of the Irish language is also required for this programme. This may be acquired concurrently with the student’s Higher Diploma studies.



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

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1 year full-time

Delivery: On Campus

Z086 Higher Diploma in Irish Folklore Full-Time

Commencing September 2025 - Graduate Taught