Irish Regional History

Course Description

The Masters in Irish Regional History offers both a challenging and rewarding introduction into the advanced study of history by combining a range of taught modules with opportunities for independent research. The programme aims to produce historians who will find, preserve and communicate this history within the academic and public arenas, and gain employment in the fields of heritage, tourism, media and education.



This course is validated by SETU



Who is this course for?

This programme aims to produce historians who will find, preserve and communicate this history within the academic and public arenas, and gain employment in the fields of heritage, tourism, media and education.

Over the course of three/four semesters, students will take seven modules, culminating in the completion of a significant independent research project.



Semester 1

Exploring Historiography and Research Methods

Discourse and Dissonance: Themes in Regional History



Semester 2

Historical Research, Design and Practice

Stories from the Archives: Doing Irish Regional History

Cultural Heritage

Revealing Hidden Voices: Oral History



Semester 3

Emerging Histories: Research Seminars

Thesis (PgDip - Irish Regional History Project)



Semester 4 (MA)

Thesis

Minimum requirements for this programme are:



Hold a primary degree (Level 8) awarded at Second-Class Honours, Grade 2 or equivalent



Applicants who hold a degree at Level 8 with an award of pass or who hold a degree at Level 7 (or equivalent) may be considered with evidence of relevant career practice for a minimum period of three years or a portfolio of publication in historical or cognate studies. In exceptional circumstances, applicants who do not hold a degree at Level 7 or Level 8 on the NFQ may be considered for entry subject to evidence of relevant career practice for a minimum period of 8 years or who can evidence a substantial portfolio of publication in historical or cognate studies.



All such applications will be subject to the College’s Admissions Guidelines and Procedures for the Recognition of Prior Learning.



Carlow College reserves the right to require applicants to attend for interview to determine their suitability for the programme.

MA: 2 years; 4 semesters

PgDip: 18 months; 3 semesters



Delivery

Blended

One evening on-campus and one evening online



Indicative Timetable

Semester 1 & 2: Tuesday (campus) and Thursday (online) 18:30 – 21:30

Semester 3: Tuesday (campus) 18:30 - 21:30

Semester 4: No lectures

Start Date Sept 2024

Career Opportunities

The M.A. in Irish Regional History aims to provide graduates with the skills and expertise to pursue a range of professional pathways, for example:



heritage agencies and centres;

County Council Heritage Officers;

museums and tourism;

charities and NGOs;

Education (post-primary);

research positions in government agencies, and

arts administration.



It is also a fantastic opportunity for professional development for those in the wider heritage sector.