Expand+There are no specific entry requirements for the Diploma in History.

All applicants, whose first language is not English, or who have not been educated through the medium of the English language during their two most recent years of study, must pr...

Hide-There are no specific entry requirements for the Diploma in History.

All applicants, whose first language is not English, or who have not been educated through the medium of the English language during their two most recent years of study, must present one of the following qualifications in the English language: IELTS: 6.5 or TOEFL (IBT): 92. Please see this webpage for further information: https://www.nuigalway.ie/international-students/english.html

Candidates who are 21 years or over on or before January 1 st of year of entry may gain entry to the programme on the basis of mature years. Candidates under 21 years should meet the minimum matriculation requirements as outlined in the Frequently Asked Questions section.

Expand+The study of history deepens and enriches our understanding of the world in which we live. It does this though analysing people and society in the past and how that past shapes the present.

History is also the study of change - change from one typ...

Hide-The study of history deepens and enriches our understanding of the world in which we live. It does this though analysing people and society in the past and how that past shapes the present.

History is also the study of change - change from one type of society to another, from one way of thinking to another. This cultivates a flexibility of thought and an ability to adapt to new circumstances and ideas.

The history modules take a broad approach. They

cover a range of periods from the Middle Ages to the present

look at the historical experience of Ireland, Europe and the world

examine major themes in human development

analyse the processes of social and cultural change

identify crucial turning points in Irish and world history

Who’s Suited to This Course

The Diploma in History is suitable for anyone who is interested in enhancing their historical understanding of Ireland, Europe and the world. It offers an introduction to a variety of time periods and thematic topics, exploring the historical roots of the present.

In practical terms, people working in heritage centres and the tourism industry, who may require knowledge of history and cultural issues in their working lives, would benefit from this course.

Equally, it may be of interest to teachers, primary and secondary, who wish to refresh their knowledge of history for classroom teaching.

Expand+The programme modules focus on specific periods in history. There are six modules on offer within the diploma structure. Students are required to complete three modules each year. The programme introduces some new approaches to history and also intr...

Hide-The programme modules focus on specific periods in history. There are six modules on offer within the diploma structure. Students are required to complete three modules each year. The programme introduces some new approaches to history and also introduces a number of key themes and concepts in history including revisionism, oral history, gender history, war and society.

The following modules are offered:

Year 1
Reform, Revolt and Revolution in Early Modern Europe
Europe in the Ages of the French Revolution
Ireland: A Social and Cultural History, 1850-Present

Year 2
Medieval Ireland from the 5th to the 9th Century
Politics and Revolution in Ireland, 1905-1921
Technology and Society, 1750 - 1930