MA IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

How to Apply

Applications

Applications to this programme are made online via the Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC).

PAC Code

GYA01

Minimum Entry Requirements

At least a Second Class Honours, Grade 2 degree in a social science or related discipline or equivalent. Development work experience is not a requirement for entry into the Programme, although accumulated work experience will be taken into account in assessing your application.

Selection Criteria

A maximum of fourteen participants are admitted each year and the places are filled on the basis of completing a postgraduate application form (closing date 22 March 2013) and a short interview procedure, normally held in April. The selection of candidates places emphasis on the applicants’ academic achievement; enthusiasm, commitment and motivation for community development; and evidence of relevant experience.

Admission Checklist

In order to process your application, you must have:

• Completed the full application form online
• Provided a 600 word personal statement on why you wish to study community development and how it fits into your career objectives
• Provided at least two references to support your application, one of which must be an academic reference
• 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. ( http://www.pac.ie/pgrad/applications/certified.php). Applicants who have still to graduate must send in these on receipt.
• Birth certificate: non NUIG-applicants only
  ( http://www.nuigalway.ie/postgrad/pac_supp_docs_taught_arts.html)

Please note that your application will not be processed if all of the above requirements are not fulfilled.

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