UCD Clinton Institute for American Studies
UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland | Director: Professor Liam Kennedy
Prospective Students
President Clinton addresses the Institute Sept 2010
Graduate Diploma in American Studies
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2011/2012 IS 2nd JULY 2011
Because of the United States' unrivalled status in the world today, the debates on American values and the mission of American democracy have become a matter of global concern. This programme introduces students to advanced study of American culture and politics, in both domestic and international contexts.It is a multidisciplinary programme that promotes study of the interactions of cultural social and political factors.
The Graduate Diploma is taught over two semesters, students are required to take 60 credits during this time. No thesis is required. The programme draws on the expertise of UCD faculty across a number of departments, as well as that of the Professor of American Studies and the contributions of visiting scholars.
- Eligibility
- Course Outline
- Student Assessment
- Teaching & Tuition
- Fees & Funding
- Application Procedure
Eligibility
Applicants for the Graduate Diploma should hold one of the following qualifications:
- A First Class or Second Class, Grade 2 degree in a relevant subject
- US or Canadian degree with a grade point average of 3.50
- 62% in the M.A. Qualifying examination (UCD students only)
Course Outline (2011/2012) Provisional
This is a provisional list of modules that will be offered and is subject to final confirmation and scheduling arrangements. Some modules may also have a 'cap' placed on them.
Compulsory Modules
- America & Globalisation
- America in 21st Century
- War & US Society
- Ireland and the US
- American Studies Seminar
- Research Skills & Methods
Optional Modules
- Image of America
- Journalism: Genre & Style
- American Theatre
- Chick Flicks
- Post Modern Writing
- Transatlantic Relations
- Contemporary American Fiction
- 19th Century Writing
Student Assessment
The Graduate Diploma will be assessed by means of course work for the modules by essay at the end of each semester, but this may vary.
Teaching and Tuition
Each module tutor will provide students with documentation setting out the structure and content of the module.
Modules will normally consist of weekly two-hour seminars. These are group discussion classes where students are expected to bring up issues arising from their independent study.
Tutors will also be available to discuss individual students' written assignments.
Provisional Fees 2011/2012
| Course Details | EU Students | Non-EU Students |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma in American Studies Full Time | €5,000 | €10,000 |
Application Procedure for Graduate Diploma
Applications are now being accepted online, to apply visit www.ucd.ie/apply
Please note you will need to have the following documents to support your application
- Two Academic References
- For Non University College Dublin applications you will also need
- Your academic transcripts
- Original birth certificate or passport
- Applicants whose native language is not English must provide a certificate of proficiency in the English language (eg. TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge)
If you have any questions on the process please contact, Catherine.Carey@ucd.ie, or tel +353 7161560