Details of a new scholarship scheme for postgraduate students has been announced by NUI Galway’s School of Humanities.

Quadrangle at National University of Ireland Galway

The new scholarships will be awarded to all students undertaking a full-time Taught Masters in Humanities programme at NUI Galway.

The new initiative is open to postgraduate students applying for one of the eleven full-time Taught Masters programmes in the areas of Drama, Film Studies, English, History, Irish Studies, Medieval Studies and Old Irish due to commence in autumn 2016. Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to students accepted on a fulltime taught masters who fulfil the criteria as outlined by the University.

A wide range of programmes are covered by these scholarships which will appeal to diverse interests.

Some programmes are aimed at preparing students for professional-level work in the theatre and creative industries or providing them with in-depth training in the art of writing for film or theatre.

Other programmes concentrate on cultural and social development in modern Ireland, on European culture in the Middle Ages, on early Irish language and literature, on English Literature, and on modern History.

Announcing the new Scholarships, Professor Felix Ó Murchadha, Head of NUI Galway’s School of Humanities, said:

“Employment chances increase greatly by ‘topping up’ a primary degree with an MA, and I expect these scholarships would attract excellent applicants to a range of excellent and exciting programmes.”

Postgraduate students make up a significant part of the student population at NUI Galway, with almost 4,000 across all schools and disciplines.

For more information on the new scholarships, or on the postgraduate programmes covered by these scholarships, visit www.nuigalway.ie/scholarships-humanities.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 5 August, 2016.

For further information phone 091 495689 or email humanitiesscholarships@nuigalway.ie.