| Course Name |
Irish History |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
Z264 Z265 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
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Major |
National University of Ireland |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Part time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
| Qualification Letters |
MA |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Next Intake: Róisín Cawley |
| Application Date |
Expand+How to apply?
The following entry routes are available:
MA Irish History FT (Z264)
Deadline Rolling *
MA Irish History PT (Z265)
Deadline Rolling *
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early a...
Hide-How to apply?
The following entry routes are available:
MA Irish History FT (Z264)
Deadline Rolling *
MA Irish History PT (Z265)
Deadline Rolling *
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised.
Who should apply?
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes
This course is open to graduates from history, social sciences or cognate disciplines.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
Z264: 1 year full-time
Z265: 2 years part-time
Mode of delivery: Face-to-Face |
| Course Fee |
MA Irish History (Z264) Full Time
EU fee per year: €7,990
Non-EU fee per year: €21,520
MA Irish History (Z265) Part Time
EU fee per year: €4,800
Non-EU fee per year: €10,760
***Fees are subject to change |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Minimum of 2.1 or international equivalent in BA History or a cognate subject. Minimum of 2.1 in BA History or a cognate subject. |
| Course Summary |
This MA will involve students working closely with some of the country’s most renowned historians of Ireland to continue the tradition of providing context, insight and originality in the research of modern Irish history and its communication to a wide audience. |
| Course Content |
Expand+MA Irish History
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)
Established in 1854, UCD is steeped in Irish history and is an institution that has played a key role in the development of modern Ireland. UCD’s dynamic School of History, the largest in...
Hide-MA Irish History
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)
Established in 1854, UCD is steeped in Irish history and is an institution that has played a key role in the development of modern Ireland. UCD’s dynamic School of History, the largest in the country, has long played a vital role in leading national debate and research on the evolution of Irish society, culture and politics. This MA will involve students working closely with some of the country’s most renowned historians of Ireland to continue the tradition of providing context, insight and originality in the research of modern Irish history and its communication to a wide audience.
Students will have an opportunity to focus on their own particular areas of interest and be guided by historians with an excellent track record in the teaching and research.
Course Description
The modules offered encapsulate the origins, development and contemporary state of research into Irish history. Through the dissertation and in house conference, students will have an opportunity to develop and present a significant project based on original research. There is a strong emphasis on the use of primary source material, including material from the collections of the UCD archives.
Modules include:
• Researching and Interpreting Modern History
• Health and Humanities
• Popular Culture in Modern Ireland
• Landscapes & Environment in Ireland, 1500 - 1800
• Dissertation.
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| Subjects Taught |
Stage 1 - Core
• Dissertation - HIS41030
• Disseminating History - HIS42020
• Historiography and Historical Debate in Twentieth-century Ireland - HIS42660
Stage 1 - Option
• Research Collaboration - HIS42380
• Pop Culture in Modern Ireland - HIS42460
• Landscape and Environment in Ireland, 1500-1800 - HIS42490
• Dangerous and Deviant - HIS42580
• De Valera's Ireland - HIS42590 |
| Number of Credits |
90 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Careers & Employability
Our graduates progress to a wide range of interesting careers.
Many of our alumni work in international business, foreign affairs and Dublin's vibrant tech sector, where a background in the humanities is particularly valued. Others graduates work in senior positions across a diverse range of industries including education, the media, NGOs and the Arts, while some continue on to PhD research. |
| Further Enquiries |
Róisín Cawley
T: +353 (0)1 716 8117 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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