Minimum of 2.1 or international equivalent in BA History or a cognate subject. Minimum of 2.1 in BA History or a cognate subject.
You must supply details of any third level institutions you have attended and professional qualifications you have attained.
You will be asked to complete a supporting statement outlining your reasons and motivation for wishing to undertake the course. In addition, a CV will be required.
You will be asked to provide research proposal (one or two pages in length) which outlines preliminary topics/ideas for MA dissertation
You will be required to provide an academic writing sample, e.g. an essay written during your degree or dissertation. (there is no word limit)
Two academic references from referees who are in a position to assess your intellectual ability, maturity and motivation.Ideally both academic but they can also be one academic and one professional. You can upload your references to your application itself or if your referees prefer, they can email their letters of reference to
gradhistory@ucd.ie
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6 in each element), or equivalent.
The MA in Irish History is a 90-credit programme. Students take 60 credits of taught modules, including core modules in historiography, archives, and dissemination, and three options. The modules offered encapsulate the origins, development and contemporary state of research into Irish history. You can follow your own research interests (for example, selecting to focus primarily on the Early Modern period or the twentieth century) and in your choice of topic for their dissertations. The 30 remaining credits are allocated to the 15,00 word dissertation. Through the dissertation and in house con Modules are taught through seminars. You will develop expertise in presenting, analytical thinking, effective communication, and writing with clarity and precision. Every student is free to choose their own degree pathway and the modules on offer include courses in medieval, early-modern and modern history. You will be equipped to excel in numerous careers that value critical thinking, writing and time- and project-management skills. Many of our alumni work in international business, foreign affairs and Dublin's vibrant tech sector, where a background in the humanities is particularly valued. Others graduates work in senior positions across a diverse range of industries including education, the media, NGOs and the Arts. Some graduates proceed to PhD studies at Irish, British, and European institutions. Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information. Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.