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College of Arts , Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies /
Coláiste na nDán, na nEolaíochtaí Sóisialta, agus an Léinn Cheiltigh—Taught programmes

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Please ensure that you submit supporting documentation directly to PAC (contact details here). Please note that original documents submitted cannot be returned. Remember: all documents and supplementary material must be clearly marked with your PAC application number. Ideally large-size documents you need to post into PAC (e.g., birth cert.) should be reduced in size to A4 (or equivalent) size. It is advisable to obtain a certificate of postage when posting in supporting documentation.

Update January 2011: you can now upload some documents (rather than having to post these in) via your PAC account, using the "Application Status" section, after you log in to PAC.

For all Arts Taught Programmes the following supporting documentation must be submitted:

Official qualifications and exam results (transcripts) to date: required for all non-NUIG applicants and for NUIG graduates who did not receive their undergraduate degrees from NUI Galway. Copies of originals must be certified as true copies. Applicants who have still to graduate must send in these on receipt.
English language competency: if necessary, evidence of English language competency.
Personal statement: all applicants must enclose a typed personal statement of approximately 600 words explaining why you wish to undertake the programme(s) of your choice, outlining how it fits into your career objectives, unless indicated otherwise in the table below.
Birth certificate: non NUIG-applicants only—a copy of your birth certificate must also be submitted.
References: unless specifically stated otherwise all students must supply the names and contact details of two referees. One must be an academic reference (in the case of applicants currently undertaking studies) OR an employer (in the case of applicants currently in employment).

Some of the Arts Taught Programmes require extra specific supporting documentation which are listed below. Please check to see if the programme/s you are applying for are listed.

PAC code	Supporting documentation required	Programme title
GYA03	Applicants to this programme must also submit a writing sample of no more than 20 typed pages. This may consist of an academic essay, play, or series of theatre reviews.	MA (Drama & Theatre Studies)
GYA09	Applicants are required to submit a writing sample consisting of either a graded academic essay or a review essay of a recent film (1,000 words).	MA (Film Studies)
GYA15	Applicants to this programme are required to submit a current C.V. Please also submit a personal statement of approximately 500 words outlining: your interest/motivation for participating in this programme how you feel you meet the specific selection criteria outlined for this programme why you feel you are a suitable participant for the programme	MA (Health Promotion) FT
GYA16	Applicants to this programme are required to submit a current C.V. Please also submit a personal statement of approximately 500 words outlining: your interest/motivation for participating in this programme how you feel you meet the specific selection criteria outlined for this programme why you feel you are a suitable participant for the programme	MA (Health Promotion) PT
GYA17	Applicants to this programme are required to submit a current C.V. Please also submit a personal statement of approximately 500 words outlining: your interest/motivation for participating in this programme how you feel you meet the specific selection criteria outlined for this programme why you feel you are a suitable participant for the programme	HDip (Health Promotion) FT
GYA18	Applicants to this programme are required to submit a current C.V. Please also submit a personal statement of approximately 500 words outlining: your interest/motivation for participating in this programme how you feel you meet the specific selection criteria outlined for this programme why you feel you are a suitable participant for the programme	HDip (Health Promotion) PT
GYA19	Applicants to this programme are required to submit a current C.V. Please also submit a personal statement of approximately 500 words outlining: your interest/motivation for participating in this programme how you feel you meet the specific selection criteria outlined for this programme why you feel you are a suitable participant for the programme	HDip (Health Promotion) Dublin
GYA20	Applicants to this programme are required to submit a writing sample of at least 1,500 words. Two academic references submitted on the downloadable standard referee form should also be submitted. ( standard form)	MA (Irish Studies) FT
GYA21	Applicants to this programme are required to submit a writing sample of at least 1,500 words. Two academic references submitted on the downloadable standard referee form should also be submitted. ( standard form)	MA (Irish Studies) PT
GYA23	Please submit an article of journalistic interest (c.700 words) indicating the name or type of newspaper or news magazine for which you think it is suited. Please also submit a personal statement detailing your interest in and suitability to the pursuit of journalism studies, including brief information on relevant journalistic/media experience. Where appropriate include brief detail of other work/life experience relevant to your interest in and suitability to the programme. Applicants also have the option of submitting up to three samples of already published work (if available), clearly indicating the name and date of publication. For radio/TV material detail the title of package, with a brief synopsis of content, your role in the piece, transmission date, duration etc	MA (Journalism)
GYA25/26	Two hardcopy references are required at least one of which to be an academic reference.	HDip (Archaeology)
GYA32	Applicants should also provide both a sample of their written work (such as an extended essay, seminar paper, or senior thesis) and an academic reference. Their personal statement should explain their choice of Medieval Studies.	MA (Medieval Studies)
GYA35	There is no need to submit a personal statement for this programme.	HDip (Psychology) - Conversion
GYA36	There is no need to submit a personal statement for this programme.	HDip (Psychology) - Full
GYA37	Applicants to this programme are required to provide additional details regarding relevant work experience stating clearly whether experience was full-time or part-time (state hours per week), paid or voluntary, and should include the name of clinical supervisor. Referees for this programme should include one academic referee ( standard form) and one clinical referee (please download specific clinical referee form here).	Doctor of Psychological Science
GYA38	Applicants to this programme are required to submit six short pieces of writing which should include: two story treatments (maximum 1,000 words each), two short samples of writing for film, including sample dialogue scenes, and two short critiques (200–400 words) of recent films or television programmes. You should also submit a personal statement, detailing why you’d like to do the course and why you think you’d be suited to the course.	MA/PG Dip (Screenwriting)
GYA40	Applicants must provide information on work experience (voluntary or paid). Please give details of employer, name of organisation, duration of work, and brief details of key tasks. Applicants must also submit: An academic reference completed on the downloadable standard referee form. And a work-related reference also (i.e,. general reference from employer).	MA (Social Work)
GYA44	Applicants must submit an academic writing sample such as class or seminar essay.	MA (Gender, Globalisation and Rights) FT
GYA46	A portfolio of recent writing is required for this programme. An academic essay written as part of a university course is generally not suitable. A half-dozen poems, a short story, a chapter from a novel, a one-act play or screenplay, a set of reviews, or a chapter of a biography or travelogue would be suitable and should consist of no more than 20 typed pages (10–20 pages, 20 maximum).	MA (Writing)
GYA62	Applicants to this programme must include: A sample or description of previous digital work. Two ideas (short outlines or sketches) for digital media projects.	MA/PDip (Digital Media)
GYA63	Applicants to this programme must include: A sample of film-making (on DVD or VHS, accompanied with a precise description of your role in the production). One idea (script or storyboard) for a short film. One short critique (200–400 words) of a recent film or television programme. An indication of your preference in working in production, direction, camera, sound and editing roles. A personal statement, indicating why you’d like to do the course and why you think you’d be suited to the course.	MA/PDip (Production & Direction)
GYA64	In your application you should include a short essay on an aspect of advocacy or an area in which you have particular interest or experience (no more than 1,000 words).	MA/PDip (Public Advocacy & Activism)
GYA67	Please submit a personal statement of about 500 words explaining your motivation for further studies in History and why you are interested in this programme. Two academic references submitted on the downloadable standard referee form should also be submitted.	MA (History)
GYA70	There is no need to submit a personal statement for this programme.	MSc (Health Psychology)
GYA80	Two hardcopy references are required for this programme, at least one of which to be an academic reference.	MA (Landscape Archaeology)
GYA85	Applicants to this programme may not have to submit evidence of English language competency: rather their language ability will be ascertained by the programme director during a telephone/ Skype/face-to-face interview.	Conference Interpreting (MA/ PDip)
GYA87	Applicants to this programme are required to submit a current CV and also a personal statement outlining interest/motivation for participating in this programme and why you feel you are a suitable participant for the programme. Refer to Guidelines for Personal Statement	MA (Environment, Society & Development)
GYA91	A personal statement specifying the following is required: Why you want to do the Course. Whether you have been a Practice Teacher before and if so, how many students you have supervised What you think you can bring to the class group. The contact details of one referee only are required and should be of your current line manager.	PDip (Social Work Practice Teaching, Supervision & Management)

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Supporting documents information

College of Arts , Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies / Coláiste na nDán, na nEolaíochtaí Sóisialta, agus an Léinn Cheiltigh—Taught programmes

College of Arts , Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies /
Coláiste na nDán, na nEolaíochtaí Sóisialta, agus an Léinn Cheiltigh—Taught programmes