Applicants should normally have at least an upper second class (2.1) Honours Bachelors degree or equivalent (for example, GPA of 3.3) in a relevant area. Since places on the course are limited, applicants may be interviewed or asked to submit a writing sample for assessment.
All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet
Band B (Standard Entry
) English language requirements. For more details of qualifications that meet Band B, see the English Language Requirements page
The M.Phil. in Modern Irish History programme introduces well-qualified Humanities or Social Sciences graduates to research in modern Irish history, to the problems currently addressed by historians, and to the methods they apply to study of the subject. Drawing on the current interests of staff, the course is based on the rich resources of Trinity’s library and of the adjacent Dublin libraries and archives. The course provides opportunities for in-depth study of selected issues in modern Irish history. It also serves as an introduction to students wishing to pursue doctoral studies. Is This Course For Me? The M.Phil. in Modern Irish History is designed to provide students with knowledge of chosen areas of modern Irish history, and to develop research and organisational skills. The programme is open to students of History and cognate disciplines. Since its inception in 2005, the course has attracted students from across the world interested in learning. This mix of students ensures that all students explore Irish history from a wide variety of perspectives and experience.