MA in Historydrafted

Program Overview

The MA in History at National University of Ireland, Dublin is a one-year program that provides students with an in-depth understanding of Ireland's history from the Middle Ages to the present day. The program emphasizes critical thinking, research skills, and independent learning, preparing graduates for careers in education, business, the civil service, and more. Students benefit from the university's top-ranked School of History and Geography and access to Dublin's rich historical resources.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

MA in History

National University of Ireland, Dublin

This one-year program provides students with a deeper understanding of Ireland's social, cultural, economic, and political history from the Middle Ages to the present day.

Objectives:

• Develop advanced knowledge and understanding of Ireland's history.
• Enhance your critical, analytical, and interpretative skills.
• Gain proficiency in planning, researching, and writing a substantial original research project.
• Cultivate transferable skills in independent thinking, analysis, communication, organization, and time management.
## Outline:

Semester 1:

• Interpretation and Argument in History: Explores various traditions of historical writing through seminars and workshops.
• Research Methods for the Historian: Develops research skills using primary sources, online resources, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Ireland in the Twentieth Century: Crisis, Continuity and Change: Examines the central political, economic, social, and cultural features of Ireland's 20th century history.

Semester 2:

• The Irish Revolution in Context: Compares the Irish Revolution with other European revolutions of the same period.
• Gender and Society in Ireland since 1867: Charts the trajectory of continuity and change in the construction of gender roles through individual women's lives.
• The Writing of Irish History from the Seventeenth Century to the Present: Traces the evolution and development of Irish history writing.

Dissertation:

• A year-long project where students conduct independent historical research under expert supervision.

Other:

• The program draws on the unique interdisciplinary expertise of the School of History and Geography, ranked in the top 250 universities in the world for Arts and Humanities by Times Higher Education.
• Students benefit from the range of library and research institutions in Dublin, including the National Library of Ireland and the National Archives of Ireland.
## Assessment:
• Continuous assessment through reviews, essays, research papers, learning journals, and class presentations.
• Dissertation is assessed by the supervisor.
## Teaching:
• Emphasis on active and independent learning through seminars, workshops, small group discussions, and field trips.
• Led by expert faculty members with publications in leading journals and media appearances.
## Careers:
• Graduates develop aptitudes attractive to employers, including:
• Independence of thought
• Critical and analytical skills
• Robust research abilities
• Effective communication and writing skills
• Project management expertise
• Potential careers include:
• Education
• University and arts administration
• Business
• Consultancy
• Civil service
• Heritage sector
• Journalism
• Media and publishing
• Doctoral research
## Other:
• Flexible full-time or part-time study options available.
• Program starts in September 2024.
## Contact Information:
• For EU applicants:
• Website: https://www.dcu.ie/registry/eu-postgraduate-taught-admissions
• Email: postgraduateadmissions@dcu.ie
• For Non-EU applicants:
• Website: https://www.dcu.ie/registry/international-admissions-undergraduate-and-postgraduate
• Email: internationaladmissions@dcu.ie

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Full time EU Status Fee €7,700 Non EU Fee. €16,500 Part time EU Status Fee Part-time €4,200 Per Annum Non EU Fee Part time €8,100 Per Annum