Universities United Kingdom University of Hertfordshire Courses MA Folklore Studies

MA Folklore Studies
at University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 16,450
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 7 TOEFL: 79

Program Overview

Why do we carve pumpkins, blow out birthday candles or leave ‘love-locks’ on bridges? When and where did these customs start? From urban myths to local legends, the stories we tell and the traditions we follow are part of our folklore, the shared beliefs and oral traditions that are handed down through generations.

Course Content
Modules:
- Contemporary Ritual and Tradition
- The Folklorist's Craft 1: Skills, Debates and Methodologies
- The Folklorist's Craft 2: Approaches, Dissertation and Dissemination
- Folklore of Landscape in Britain
- Migration of Beliefs and Traditions
Entry Requirement
A minimum 2.1 honours degree in Folklore Studies or a related discipline (eg History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Celtic Studies, Creative Arts, Creative Writing and English Literature).
Fees & Scholarships
UK Students:
£11,655 per year

International Students:
£16,450 per year
Career Prospect
Our postgraduates are equipped for a wide range of jobs, including careers in heritage and culture industries such as material archivists or education officers, in libraries, museums, tourism, arts organisations, the publishing industry, and funding agencies. Through the University’s Heritage Hub and the Professional Doctorate in Heritage, we also have established connections with heritage organisations and employers such as John Lewis. Postgraduates in Folklore Studies are equipped for a wide range of jobs, including careers in libraries, museums, tourism, arts organisations, the publishing industry, and funding agencies.

Cost Of Studying At University of Hertfordshire

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MA Folklore Studies at University of Hertfordshire