Centre for Manx Studies
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The Centre for Manx Studies is the main centre on the Isle of Man
for the study of the Isle of Man, the Manx language
, and Manx culture and history.
Founded in 1992, the Centre is part of the School of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology in the University of Liverpool
. Its primary functions are to: teach undergraduate and postgraduate students; carry out archaeological, cultural, environmental and historical research of international significance on the Isle of Man; further the international recognition of the Isle of Man in these subjects. In addition to postgraduate research degrees, the Centre offers a full-time and a part-time Masters Degree in Manx Studies and a full-time Diploma in Manx Studies, based on the Isle of Man.
The Centre is managed by a committee which includes representatives from the three partner organisations: the University of Liverpool
, the Isle of Man Department of Education, and Manx National Heritage
. From September 2009 it will be based at newly-refurbished Stable Block at The Nunnery, Douglas.
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
for the study of the Isle of Man, the Manx language
Manx language
Manx , also known as Manx Gaelic, and as the Manks language, is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family, historically spoken by the Manx people. Only a small minority of the Island's population is fluent in the language, but a larger minority has some knowledge of it...
, and Manx culture and history.
Founded in 1992, the Centre is part of the School of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology in the University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool
The University of Liverpool is a teaching and research university in the city of Liverpool, England. It is a member of the Russell Group of large research-intensive universities and the N8 Group for research collaboration. Founded in 1881 , it is also one of the six original "red brick" civic...
. Its primary functions are to: teach undergraduate and postgraduate students; carry out archaeological, cultural, environmental and historical research of international significance on the Isle of Man; further the international recognition of the Isle of Man in these subjects. In addition to postgraduate research degrees, the Centre offers a full-time and a part-time Masters Degree in Manx Studies and a full-time Diploma in Manx Studies, based on the Isle of Man.
The Centre is managed by a committee which includes representatives from the three partner organisations: the University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool
The University of Liverpool is a teaching and research university in the city of Liverpool, England. It is a member of the Russell Group of large research-intensive universities and the N8 Group for research collaboration. Founded in 1881 , it is also one of the six original "red brick" civic...
, the Isle of Man Department of Education, and Manx National Heritage
Manx National Heritage
Manx National Heritage is the national heritage organisation for the Isle of Man. It was established in 1951 as the Manx National Trust, and its legal title is the Manx Museum and National Trust.-Overview:...
. From September 2009 it will be based at newly-refurbished Stable Block at The Nunnery, Douglas.