History

Programme Overview

The fully online Taught Master of Arts in History provides an opportunity for students to develop their abilities at postgraduate level, through a mix of taught modules, participation in a dynamic research seminar and completion of a research dissertation.



Key Features

The programme, running from September to July, is delivered entirely by full-time faculty in the MIC Department of History. It consists of six taught modules in history and 20,000 word dissertation. Teaching takes place in small, supportive groups where discussion and debate are encouraged. The programme is delivered fully online with a mixture of pre-recorded lectures, live online class, and online tasks. Live classes take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the autumn and spring semesters, usually beginning at 4pm. All modules are assessed by means of continuous assessment. The dissertation is normally due in August. The programme is also available part-time (over two years).

The MA in History will be delivered online for the 2026-27 Academic Year.



Six modules only will be offered in any one year. Note, this is an indicative list and is subject to change. The modules taught in 2025/26 were:

• The Irish Revolution 1912-1927

• The American Irish 1850-1920

• Research Methods in History

• Families and Communities in Ireland and Britain, 1500-1750

• Violence, Law and Order in Eighteenth- and Nineteenth-century Ireland

• Writing History

• Dissertation

• Applicants will be considered for entry on the basis of a primary degree in History or a cognate discipline at a minimum of 2.2 honours.



• Potential students who do not meet the normal entry requirements may be considered for admission and should contact the Programme Director for information.



For English language requirements go to: https://www.mic.ul.ie/international/study-in-ireland/essential-information/english-language-requirements

How to Apply

Applications for September 2026 intake are now open.



EU Applicants

Please see "Application Weblink" above.



EU Applicants:

061 205160 / 204348

TaughtProgrammes@mic.ul.ie



Non-EU Applicants

You are advised to contact the MIC International Office before applying:

E: International@mic.ul.ie

T: +353 61 204988 /+353 61 774790



Please see "Application Weblink" above.



Non EU Applicants:

+ 353 61 204988 / +353 61 774787

International@mic.ul.ie

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time. Delivery Mode: Online.

This programme may be studied fulltime (one year) or part time (two years) and the total fee is €4496.

Career Opportunities & Further Study

The Taught MA in History is an excellent stepping stone for a PhD in History. Other career pathways include teaching at all levels; tourism, heritage, arts, museum and archives administration and research; documentary and radio research; publishing and journalism; public service; and private sector research and administration.