Irish and Irish American Studies

Degrees and Fields of Study

  • M.A. in Irish and Irish-American Studies

Application Deadlines

  • November 1: Spring admission
  • April 15: Fall admission with financial aid consideration

Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted online by 5PM Eastern Time. If a listed deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or U.S. federal holiday, then the next business day will be the actual deadline.

Late applications are considered on a rolling basis.

Test Scores

GRE

  • Please do not send GRE test scores — they will not be reviewed by our Admissions Committee.

TOEFL/IELTS

Applicants must submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores (TOEFL preferred) unless they:

  • Are a native English speaker; OR

  • Are a US citizen or permanent resident; OR

  • Have completed (or will complete) a baccalaureate or master's degree at an institution where the language of instruction is English.

Statement of Academic Purpose

In a concisely written statement, please describe your past and present work as it relates to your intended field of study, your educational objectives, and your career goals. In addition, please include your intellectual and professional reasons for choosing your field of study and why your studies/research can best be done at the Graduate School of Arts and Science at NYU. The statement should not exceed two double-spaced pages.

Writing Sample

A writing sample is required. It should demonstrate analytical skills and not exceed 15-20 double-spaced pages. Scholarly, academic work is preferred but not required.