History - Local History
The taught component (Part I) will provide a practical guide to the writing of Irish Local History, discussing the most effective use of the main sources (both public and private records, from the thirteenth century to the twentieth) from a historical perspective.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
2 Years Part-time
Coursework consists of a taught component of weekly evening lectures (Wednesday 6.30 - 8.30 p.m) and seminars in Year I.
Entry Requirements
Requirements
A Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) in History or a cognate subject, or its equivalent.
Applicants with relevant experience in local historical studies (e.g. membership of local historical societies and/or heritage groups, publications, etc.) are also invited to apply.
Further information
Start Date: 9 September 2024
Closing Date
Rolling deadline. Open until all places have been filled. Early application is advised.
Course Outline
The taught component (Part I) will provide a practical guide to the writing of Irish Local History, discussing the most effective use of the main sources (both public and private records, from the thirteenth century to the twentieth) from a historical perspective. Particular attention will be devoted to the historiographical dimension of research and to the changing relationship between local and national history.
Programme Outline
The programme addresses the following:
Semester 1: Sources for Irish Local History
Course Introduction
• UCC Archives and Library Holdings
• Cork City and County Archives and Library Holdings
• Digital History
• Medieval Irish History
• Early Modern Irish History
• 18th Century Irish History
• 19th Century Irish History
• Irish Economic History
• Digital Data Bases
• Irish Labour/Social History
Semester 2:
• Cork A Case Study
Programme Requirements
In Part I, Year I students take taught modules to the value of 30 credits. Students will also undertake work on the dissertation to the value of 15 credits during Year 1 which meets the satisfaction of the Programme Board. In Part II, Year 2 students complete a research dissertation of 25,000-30,000 words to the value of 60 credits.
Students take 90 credits as follows:
Part I - Year 1
• HI6028 Independent Research I (5 credits)
• HI6029 Independent Research II (5 credits)
• HI6030 Perspectives on Local Cork History (10 credits)
• HI6031 Local History Research: Sources and Methods (10 credits)
Part II - Year 2
• HI6027 Research Dissertation (60 credits)
Evaluation is by a 5,000 word essay and continuous assessment in Part I, to be completed by 1 June in year one and a 25,000-30,000 word dissertation on an approved topic in Part II must be submitted by the end of year 2.
Dr Donal O'Drisceoil
e: d.odriscoll@ucc.ie
t: 00 353 21 490 3048
w: https://www.ucc.ie/en/history/graduatestudies/
Ms Maeve Barry
e: maeve.barry@ucc.ie
t: 00 353 21 4902124