MA History

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)

This programme will deepen your understanding of the past and how it has been interpreted over time.  It will teach skills of interpretation, data analysis and presentation.  You will have the opportunity to work closely with an expert member of academic staff in the area of your interest.

 

  • Core modules addressing skills and methodologies relevant to History graduates
  • A wide range of specialised modules
  • Research dissertation completed under the guidance of a member of academic staff

 

Careers & Employability

The quality and versatility of this MA has allowed its graduates to pursue careers in a wide range of professions including journalism, publishing, teaching, government, law, archives, public relations, librarianships. For students who wish to pursue an academic career, this MA is ideal preparation for the PhD.

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. No

The programme is of interest to anyone who has a passion for History and wishes to deepen their understanding of the past and its lessons.  Students may come to the programme with an undergraduate qualification in History or a cognate subject.

This programme is aimed at students who wish to develop their analytical research and dissemination skills while gaining an in-depth understanding of the past, its societies and cultures. We value independent thinking, incisive criticism and reflective writing. We value a research-led and student-centred teaching environment. We emphasise intensive engagement with primary sources through physical and virtual archives. This engagement takes place in an atmosphere sustained by structured personal staff engagement as well as dynamic peer-learning. Individual supervisory meetings are a key element in the programme’s design.

 Our teaching and learning approaches are reflective of our values. We use a variety of complementary learning and assessment methods which culminate in a research dissertation. This is underpinned by active learning strategies, including class presentations, reflective learning journals and the presentation of autonomous research in a supportive peer environment. The MA in History helps people not only to develop their skills as historians but also to grow as independent thinkers, whose contributions to society are informed by their knowledge of the complexities of the past. 

MA History (Z097) Full Time
EU          fee per year - € 6885
nonEU    fee per year - € 18700

MA History (Z151) Part Time
EU          fee per year - € 4130
nonEU    fee per year - € 9350

***Fees are subject to change

Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.

The Margaret MacCurtain Scholarship in Women's History (see UCD School of History website)

Kevin B Nowlan Scholarship in Irish or Modern European History (see UCD School of History website)

  • This programme is intended for graduates with degrees in History or a cognate discipline. An upper second class honours degree, or the international equivalent is required.
  • Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 7.0 (no band less than 6.5 in each element), or equivalent.

Erin Cohen, International Graduate

University College Dublin was undoubtedly the perfect fit for my MA in History. While Graduate School is a large undertaking no matter where you choose to go, moving abroad came with its own uncertainties. Early in the process I had the privilege to correspond with members of the History Office and they were each so warm and welcoming. I knew UCD would be the dream program. The History Department goes out of its way to welcome each and every student. The small class sizes allow for freedom and a deeper appreciation of material while also encouraging students to interact with a variety of subtopics no matter the module. While academics were outstanding, the History MA also fostered a community. My fellow MA students quickly became friends, a family away from home. My lecturers were each generous with their time and always willing to assist and give advice. This past year has been incredible and I am so proud with all I have achieved with the aid of my peers and friends.

The following entry routes are available:

MA History FT (Z097)
Duration
1 Years
Attendance
Full Time
Deadline
Rolling *
MA History PT (Z151)
Duration
2 Years
Attendance
Part Time
Deadline
Rolling *

* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised