Higher Diploma in Irish Folklore

University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest and most globally engaged university, founded in 1854 and situated on a spacious campus south of Dublin. Renowned for its research-intensive culture, UCD hosts more than 35,000 students from over 150 countries and offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine and more. Its scale and international outlook make it an appealing destination for students seeking a research-led education in an energetic European capital region.

UCD’s academic strengths span traditional disciplines and cutting-edge fields, with robust research funding and industry partnerships that support innovation and practical learning. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, comprehensive libraries, student support services and a wide network of international exchanges. The university also emphasizes employability through career services, internships and active alumni engagement that help graduates transition into global careers.

Campus life at UCD balances academic intensity with extracurricular engagement, including sports, cultural societies and community involvement. Accommodation, transport and welfare services are geared to support international students arriving to Dublin. Prospective applicants should review program-specific entry requirements and available scholarships, consider English language criteria, and use the university’s international office resources to plan applications and arrival logistics.

The Higher Diploma in Irish Folklore is a two-year part-time program for students and scholars to explore folklore studies, gaining essential skills and knowledge for research projects and deepening their understanding of Irish culture.

Students engage with modules like 'The Study of Folklore' and 'The Narrative Art', using original archival and fieldwork research methods, with hands-on experience and access to the UCD Delargy Centre for Irish Folklore.

Graduates can work as Folklore Researchers, Cultural Heritage Consultants, or Archivists, finding employment in academic institutions, cultural organizations, or government agencies, with skills that are transferable across various fields.