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Masters

MHP54 MA LOCAL HISTORY (Full-Time)

Maynooth University
Claremont , United States
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Tuition Fee
Euro 16,000
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
12 months
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Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Philosophy
Discipline
Humanities
Minor
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
Euro 16,000
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
-2024-06-30
About Program

Program Overview

‘Local History' is the study of a particular place or region in the past, including its people, culture and events. It is the foundation upon which a sense of community and belonging is built. It examines closely how historic incidents and individuals have affected the development of the region in question, providing a deeper understanding of the past and how it has shaped the present.

The MA in Local History at Maynooth University prepares students to research their chosen place, identifying and analysing sources, compiling evidence, structuring a dissertation and producing a final written thesis. An interdisciplinary approach grounded in history draws on complementary fields such as anthropology, archaeology, geography and sociology. This focus on specific places and communities has the potential to uncover previously unknown or overlooked aspects of history, while there is a parallel emphasis on understanding the past in relation to the present.

Program Outline

The MA in Local History (full-time) is a one-year programme (90 credits) in which participants complete a combination of compulsory and optional modules as well as a minor thesis on a topic agreed with the programme director and an assigned expert supervisor. A total of 40 credits are awarded for thesis preparation (semester 1, 10 credits) and thesis completion (year long).

Core modules introduce participants to key elements of historical research including literature review, historiography, theoretical concepts, methodological and ethical issues, bibliography, referencing and presentation. Lectures, seminars and in-class discussion illuminate the nature and main classes of evidence for local history, the background and biography of the sources, their potential and limitations, and the skills required to identify, assemble, examine and interpret them professionally and effectively.

Optional modules (10 credits each) cover aspects of Irish history from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century, typically including the following topics: heritage, conservation and cultural tourism; the evolution of the urban landscape; landed estates and designed landscapes; domestic architecture; war and revolution; rural settlement; the archaeology and history of medieval Ireland.

Course Duration: 1 year full-time

Course Duration: 1 year full-time

Career Options

Studying and researching Local History can help to preserve and promote cultural heritage by highlighting the unique traditions, customs and landmarks of an area. It fosters community engagement and encourages active participation in the preservation of local heritage, as well as playing a role in economic development by promoting tourism and preserving historic sites.

The skills and experience acquired on the MA in Local History programme apply to a variety of fields, especially history, archaeology and cultural heritage. The programme provides participants with a good basis for pursuing a career in academia, arts administration, the civil service, the diplomatic service, education, journalism, law, politics, public administration, public relations or research, as well as job opportunities in museums, heritage organisations and local government.


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