Course Outline
This comprehensive programme is exceptionally flexible and customisable. It offers a work placement, explores Public History and grants the freedom to choose between four pillars (Medieval and Renaissance, Media, Irish and International/European History).
One of the programme's qualities is its integrated skills training, in particular the value it places on cultivating the contribution of historical perspectives and methods for contemporary life and work. Students gain practical experience and skills by opting for a placement where historical and transferable skills are utilised.
The MA consciously builds on links with the media, voluntary organisations, the heritage industry, government and business highlighting the paths available to graduates.
The programme will allow you to develop your research ability by working on a dissertation reflecting your interests and you will be expertly supervised by leading scholars. The path to a career in historical research and academia is assisted.
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The School of History and 1916
This 12-month course consists of two parts – a six-month taught component, which overlaps with an ongoing research phase, culminating in a 20,000 word dissertation.
Why Choose This Course?
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• The School of History and 1916
• An exceptional diversity of modules by national and international standards
• Enormous flexibility to craft the degree you want
• Empowers students to contribute positively to the world of work and wider society
• Enhances the applied skills of a historian (Public and Applied History)
• Promotes employability with a work placement (optional)
• Backed by a department with a strong tradition of public engagement and an international reputation
Placement or Study Abroad Information
Placement is an optional part of the programme. Graduates taking up this route will be offered access to one-to-one consultation, workshops and advice regarding job placement and internship options.
Course Practicalities
The taught part of the programme takes place from September to March approximately. The programme comprises a judicious blend of seminars, lectures, directed study, consultations and self-directed study. There is an inherent flexibility around inquiry-led components and ample time and space is timetabled to allow research and critical reflection. Most weeks, students will have 15 -18 hours of reading in addition to assignments. Class contact hours vary depending on module choice but usually range from five to six hours per week.
Preparation for the research part of the programme happens throughout the year (identifying a suitable research topic, liaising with an appropriate supervisor etc.) and the dissertation completion phase occurs between April and August approximately.
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Who teaches this course
Dr Damian Bracken
Dr Malgorzata D'Aughton
Mr Gabriel Doherty
Dr Finola Doyle-O'Neill
Dr David FitzGerald
Dr Laurence Geary
Dr Jason Harris
Dr Detmar Klein
Dr Clare O'Halloran
Professor David Ryan
Dr Diarmuid Scully
Dr Andrew McCarthy
Dr Hiram Morgan
Dr Mervyn O'Driscoll
Dr Donal Ó Drisceoil