Public History & Cultural Heritage

Key programme benefits to future students

The programme equips students with knowledge and transferable skills needed to understand and practice history in the public domain, in ‘real world’ settings outside of academia.



It combines conceptual, methodological and practice-based modules, engaging with contemporary issues in public history and cultural heritage.



The programme also includes training on academic, practical, and ethical aspects of historical research and presentation.



Key Fact:

The MA in Public History and Cultural Heritage is the only fully online Public History programme in Ireland.

Full-time:

Autumn Modules

• Introduction to Public History: Theory & Practice

• Digital Public History: Culture and Communication

• Graduate Seminar in Irish Cultural History

• Historical Research in Practice 1)



Spring Modules

• Public History Internship

• Directed Reading in History

• History Research Seminar

• Historical Research in Practice 2



Summer Modules

• Dissertation



Part-time:

Autumn Modules

• Introduction to Public History: Theory & Practice (Y1)

• Digital Public History: Culture and Communication (Y1)

• Graduate Seminar in Irish Cultural History (Y2)

• Historical Research in Practice 1 (Y2)



Spring Modules

• Public History Internship (Y1)

• Directed Reading in History (Y1)

• History Research Seminar (Y2)

• Historical Research in Practice 2 (Y2)



Summer Modules

• Dissertation (Y2)

A primary degree (with first or second class honours) (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) in a relevant or appropriate subject, or equivalent prior learning that is recognised by the University as meeting this requirement. Applicants must also satisfy the English Language Requirements of the University. The University reserves the right to shortlist and interview applicants as deemed necessary.



WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

Qualification transcripts and certificates

A copy of your birth certificate or passport

A copy of your CV

A brief Personal Statement outlining your understanding and expectations of the programme

If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice.

If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:

English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND

English language competency certificate

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, blended.

Autumn

Graduate careers

Graduates have pursued careers in public history, in the cultural heritage, education and/or tourism sectors.