History - Research

The MLitt degree is a two year research degree (four years part-time) which combines some taught skills elements alongside a major research thesis of 40,000-50,000 words.



UCD School of History is an exciting and dynamic place to study. Whether you are an undergraduate or a postgraduate, you will belong to a community working at the frontiers of historical knowledge. The School offers a thriving research culture with a range of seminars and in-house conferences organised. UCD is also very conveniently located for the use of Dublin city centre research and cultural institutions, including the National Library of Ireland and the National Archives where an extensive range of manuscripts and state papers are housed.



Research Master’s students may apply to transfer to a PhD programme.

2/4 years, FT/PT, On Campus.

EU Fees 2018/19


Non EU Fees 2018/19

Z111 History Master of Literature Full-Time Commencing January 2026 Graduate Research



Z190 History Master of Literature Part-Time Commencing January 2026 Graduate Research



Z111 History Master of Literature Full-Time Commencing May 2026 Graduate Research



Z190 History Master of Literature Part-Time Commencing May 2026 Graduate Research



Z111 History Master of Literature Full-Time Commencing September 2026 Graduate Research



Z190 History Master of Literature Part-Time Commencing September 2026 Graduate Research

Current Research Students

•Browne, Shane: Moore's Military: Understanding Maurice Moore and the National Volunteers in Irish History, 1914-1918

•Carmichael, Krystal: Medieval miracle accounts in Britain and Ireland as a source for medical practice

•Casserly, Maeve: Public History and Cultural Heritage

•Centala, Karol: Diplomatic Relations between the Republic of Ireland and Poland, 1945-1990

•Cranny Walsh, Aoife: The role of women in Lebor Gabála Érenn

•Doolan, Denis: The Irish policy of the Conservative Party, 1920-1929

•Evans, Angela: Medieval Manners and Social Etiquette, 1150-1550

•Fallon, Anne: Infant Feeding Practices, Patterns and Beliefs in Ireland, 1845 to 1980

•Fallon, Donal: The politics of republican commemoration in 1930 Dublin

•Grannell, James: 'Strong and manly and healthy': Masculinity and Men's Health in Ireland, 1983-2008

•Grant, Rebecca: Archivists engaging with Research Data

•Heffernan, Conor: Ireland's Physical Culture Movement 1898-1923

•Heney, Michael: Unresolved aspects of the Arms Crisis, 1969-1970

•Houlihan, James: The Law of the Innocents 697 AD: a law for non-combatants-its place in the history of international humanitarian law.

•Kelly, Mary: The Liberal Arts in Medieval Glendalough: manuscripts, impact and legacy

•Oakley Kessler, Trisha: The Connaught Hatters: Jewish refugee businesses established in 1937-1940 in a period of economic nationalism in Ireland

•Kinsella, Sharon: A snapshot in time: The Dublin Congress of the Patrician Year (1961)

•Lynch, Michael: A critical biography of James Green Douglas (1887-1954)

•MacNamara, Ronan: The effects of humanitarian programmes (cash and voucher) on ongoing conflicts

•McCarthy, Patrick: Legislation enacted by the Irish Parliament 1692-1782: The background, implications and benefits of the laws that fashion Ireland with a system that endures to the present day

•Mulcahy, Caren: Meath in the Later Middle Ages (1172- c.1540). Settlement and People

•O'Brien, Matthew: The Black Power Movement and Grassroots Activism in Chicago, 1968-1983

•Prevost-Gregoire, Florence: Family Matters: International Paradigms Between World Wars

•Reid, Peter: The care of children with mental deficiency in Dublin and Galway c.1900 to 1912

•Reilly, Michael: Agricultural Memory and Archives: A Case Study of the Records of Teagasc

•Troile, Daniele: Social, political and military development of the late Communi and early Signorie in central Italy

•Wang, Yuanding: A Comparative Study of the Effects of War Policies in Medieval Societies: The Angevin and Song Empires in the 12th century.

•Xie, Yanli: The Study of British Railway introduction into China: the role of railway technology transfer in the West-East interactions and the Anglo-Chinese relations from 1860s to 1890s


We have a flourishing PhD community within the School of History. If you would like to apply to undertake a PhD with us please visit research degrees section of our website.