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HERO ============ -->\n    <div class=\"faqs-hero\">\n        <div class=\"faqs-eyebrow\">The Global Centre for Advanced Studies<\/div>\n        <h1>Frequently Asked <em>Questions<\/em><\/h1>\n        <p class=\"faqs-hero-intro\">Answers to common questions about admissions, our degree programmes, accreditation, and what studying at GCAS is actually like.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- ============ JUMP NAV ============ -->\n    <div class=\"faqs-jump\">\n        <a href=\"#faq-about\" class=\"faqs-chip\">About GCAS<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#faq-accreditation\" class=\"faqs-chip\">Accreditation<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#faq-programmes\" class=\"faqs-chip\">Programmes &amp; Courses<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#faq-ba\" class=\"faqs-chip\">Undergraduate (BA)<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#faq-ma\" class=\"faqs-chip\">Master&#8217;s (MA)<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#faq-phd\" class=\"faqs-chip\">Doctoral (PhD)<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#faq-admissions\" class=\"faqs-chip\">Admissions<\/a>\n        <a href=\"#faq-tuition\" class=\"faqs-chip\">Tuition &amp; Aid<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- ============ ABOUT GCAS ============ -->\n    <div class=\"faqs-section s1\" id=\"faq-about\">\n        <h2 class=\"faqs-section-title\">\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\">\n                <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle>\n                <path d=\"M12 16v-4M12 8h.01\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n            About GCAS\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\n            <button class=\"faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                What is GCAS?\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n                <div class=\"faq-answer-inner\">\n                    GCAS (The Global Centre for Advanced Studies) College Dublin is the world&#8217;s first debt-free college offering EU-accredited degrees, co-owned by its faculty, staff, and graduates. Founded in 2013, we offer accredited BA, MA, LL.M., and PhD programmes through our partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/woolf.university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Woolf<\/a>.\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\n            <button class=\"faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                How does the debt-free model work?\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n                <div class=\"faq-answer-inner\">\n                    Unlike traditional universities, GCAS operates as a cooperative. Tuition is significantly lower than at comparable institutions \u2014 a full degree with GCAS can save you up to \u20ac100,000 \u2014 and all accepted students receive further tuition-reduction scholarships based on the merits of their application. We also offer sliding-scale fees based on your country of residence and income. Our goal is for every student to graduate without educational debt.\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\n            <button class=\"faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                What does co-owned mean?\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n                <div class=\"faq-answer-inner\">\n                    When you graduate from GCAS you become a co-owner of the institution alongside faculty and staff. That means a voice in the institution&#8217;s governance, lifetime access to our community, and a stake in the future of GCAS. We believe education should be a collaborative endeavour, not a commodity.\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- ============ ACCREDITATION ============ -->\n    <div class=\"faqs-section s2\" id=\"faq-accreditation\">\n        <h2 class=\"faqs-section-title\">\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\">\n                <path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"><\/path>\n                <polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"><\/polyline>\n            <\/svg>\n            Accreditation\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\n            <button class=\"faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                Are these degrees accredited?\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n                <div class=\"faq-answer-inner\">\n                    Yes. GCAS is a full member college of <a href=\"https:\/\/woolf.university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Woolf<\/a>, an accredited, degree-granting Higher Education Institution recognised within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). Our degrees comply with the European Standards and Guidelines (ESG) and use the ECTS credit system.\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\n            <button class=\"faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                Will my degree be recognised internationally?\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n                <div class=\"faq-answer-inner\">\n                    Yes. Our degrees are recognised across Europe and internationally, equivalent to degrees from traditional European universities. They follow Bologna Process standards and carry ECTS credits for international transferability.\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- ============ PROGRAMMES & COURSES ============ -->\n    <div class=\"faqs-section s3\" id=\"faq-programmes\">\n        <h2 class=\"faqs-section-title\">\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\">\n                <path d=\"M22 10v6M2 10l10-5 10 5-10 5z\"><\/path>\n                <path d=\"M6 12v5c3 3 9 3 12 0v-5\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n            Programmes &amp; Courses\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\n            <button class=\"faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                What programmes does GCAS offer?\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n                <div class=\"faq-answer-inner\">\n                    We offer a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies (3 years), an MA in Philosophy, an MA in Psychoanalysis, an MA in Theology, an MA in Politics, a Master of Laws (LL.M.), a PhD in Humanities &amp; Social Sciences, and a PhD in Natural Sciences. See our <a href=\"\/accreditation\">Accreditation page<\/a> for details.\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\n            <button class=\"faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                Are classes online or in person?\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n                <div class=\"faq-answer-inner\">\n                    All courses are delivered fully online through live virtual seminars \u2014 not pre-recorded lectures. You engage in real-time discussion with faculty and peers from around the world, and sessions are recorded so you can revisit them. Seminars are typically held at weekends to accommodate working professionals across time zones. We also host optional in-person residencies in locations such as Florence and Paris.\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\n            <button class=\"faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                Can I study part-time?\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n                <div class=\"faq-answer-inner\">\n                    Yes. We offer flexible scheduling for students balancing work, family, or other commitments. Most programmes can be completed at your own pace within a reasonable timeframe.\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- ============ UNDERGRADUATE (BA) ============ -->\n    <div class=\"faqs-section s4\" id=\"faq-ba\">\n        <h2 class=\"faqs-section-title\">\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\">\n                <path d=\"M12 2L2 7l10 5 10-5-10-5z\"><\/path>\n                <path d=\"M6 12v5c3 3 9 3 12 0v-5\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n            Undergraduate (BA)\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\n            <button class=\"faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                Do I need a formal background in philosophy or the humanities to apply for the BA?\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n                <div class=\"faq-answer-inner\">\n                    No. Our BA in Interdisciplinary Studies welcomes inquisitive, self-directed thinkers from every educational background. Secondary school completion is standard, but our admissions committee evaluates life experience, personal motivation, and writing ability holistically, alongside traditional transcripts.\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- ============ MASTER'S PROGRAMMES (MA) ============ -->\n    <div class=\"faqs-section s1\" id=\"faq-ma\">\n        <h2 class=\"faqs-section-title\">\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\">\n                <path d=\"M4 19.5A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 6.5 17H20\"><\/path>\n                <path d=\"M6.5 2H20v20H6.5A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 4 19.5v-15A2.5 2.5 0 0 1 6.5 2z\"><\/path>\n            <\/svg>\n            Master&#8217;s Programmes (MA)\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\n            <button class=\"faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                Is the MA in Psychoanalysis a clinical degree that leads to therapy licensing?\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n                <div class=\"faq-answer-inner\">\n                    No. The GCAS MA in Psychoanalysis is an accredited, non-clinical academic research degree focused on Lacanian studies, Freudian foundations, and cultural critique. It is designed for scholars, artists, and theorists applying psychoanalytic concepts to culture, technology, and philosophy, rather than for clinical psychotherapy practice.\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\n            <button class=\"faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                Do I need an undergraduate degree specifically in philosophy to join the MA in Philosophy?\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n                <div class=\"faq-answer-inner\">\n                    Not at all. A Bachelor&#8217;s degree is required, but it can be in literature, the social sciences, the arts, or an adjacent discipline. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds who demonstrate strong analytical writing and a deep interest in continental philosophy and critical theory.\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\n            <button class=\"faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                Can I complete an MA in one year while working full-time?\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n                <div class=\"faq-answer-inner\">\n                    Yes. Our 90 ECTS Master of Arts programmes are structured for maximum flexibility, with a one-year full-time track and a two-year part-time track. Live seminars are held primarily at weekends and in the evenings and are recorded, so working professionals can balance advanced study with career commitments.\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\n            <button class=\"faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                Is the MA in Theology tied to a specific religious denomination?\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n                <div class=\"faq-answer-inner\">\n                    No. The MA in Theology at GCAS is entirely non-confessional. We approach theology through critical political theology, radical ethics, and the philosophy of religion, examining belief systems as historical, social, and political forces.\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- ============ DOCTORAL RESEARCH (PhD) ============ -->\n    <div class=\"faqs-section s2\" id=\"faq-phd\">\n        <h2 class=\"faqs-section-title\">\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\">\n                <circle cx=\"11\" cy=\"11\" r=\"8\"><\/circle>\n                <line x1=\"21\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"16.65\" y2=\"16.65\"><\/line>\n            <\/svg>\n            Doctoral Research (PhD)\n        <\/h2>\n\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\n            <button class=\"faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                Is the GCAS PhD fully research-based, or are there required taught classes?\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n                <div class=\"faq-answer-inner\">\n                    Our PhD in Humanities &amp; Social Sciences is an EU-accredited, research-only doctorate at EQF Level 8. There is no redundant taught coursework: your candidacy is focused entirely on original research, thesis writing of roughly 80,000 to 100,000 words, peer seminars, and your oral defence.\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"faq-item\">\n            <button class=\"faq-question\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                How does doctoral supervision work, and would I need to relocate?\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"faq-answer\">\n                <div class=\"faq-answer-inner\">\n                    No relocation or visa is required \u2014 doctoral research and one-to-one supervision take place entirely online. On admission you work with a GCAS PhD supervisor for your first year, in order to narrow and define your research topic. After year one you are then paired with a supervisor for the remainder of your doctorate, who may be a GCAS faculty member or an expert from outside GCAS whose work matches your research area. Candidates are also invited, though not required, to attend optional annual research seminars in Europe. 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