Dr. Cormac Cleary

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Cormac Cleary is a PhD student at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in Social Anthropology. His research is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, focusing on the intersections of Gaelic language preservation, heritage, culture, and nature conservation in the Western Isles of Scotland. With extensive fieldwork experience in ethnography, particularly over two years in South Uist, Cleary has previously worked within fishing communities in southwest Ireland and has a strong background in environmental management and the arts. He has presented at conferences such as the ASA Conference and the SIEF Congress and has contributed to peer-reviewed publications, including his article on seal-fishery conflict published in the Irish Journal of Anthropology. Cleary is actively involved in academia as an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has served as a tutor and lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, teaching various undergraduate and postgraduate courses related to anthropology and social development.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Student

— Present

University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, Scotland

Conducting research on the preservation of Gaelic language and culture within the context of environmental conservation.

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Marketing