Applicants need an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university, in a relevant subject area of humanities or social sciences (history, international relations, politics, European studies, economics and sociology, or modern languages). Prerequisites for applying for this Master’s Programme are proficiency in English (level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR) and a good knowledge of a second modern foreign language (level B2 of the CEFR). A command of German (level A2) is also required for applicants at Humboldt-Universität.
Application and admission processes are regulated and administered by all participating universities, according to the local practice. Study places are awarded by each partner university. Applicants have to send their application directly to one of the partner universities. For the period of mobility: All students must apply and register for the programme through their home university.
In UCD you will be asked to complete a supporting statement outlining your reasons and motivation for wishing to undertake the course. In addition 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). In addition, a CV will be required
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
In addition, formal registration and course enrolment is required at those participating university/ies where students attend for at least one semester.
Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD’s International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information:
https://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/int%20pmp/
Over the course of the two year programme, students have the opportunity to study at two leading European universities, developing an understanding of different historiographical and methodological approaches, appreciating the value of comparative approaches to European history, and developing linguistic and other skills necessary for more advanced graduate study. The mobility of the programme enables students to develop their own transnational networks with researchers and fellow students throughout Europe. The MEH is a two year Master’s programme divided into four phases (two winter and two summer terms). The programme starts in the winter term and it has a modular structure. It is made up of 120 Credits Points (CP) - 30 CP each term. All students will study in at least two different universities. A minimum of 30 ECTS credits must be obtained abroad. The Master’s thesis is to be written in English and will be supervised by academic staff of two of the different partner universities. Modules cover topics such as the First World War, political violence, comparative revolutions, Communism, European imperialism, gender in modern history, and the history of science and technology. To analyse key historical problems using primary sources in different languages; To assess different methodological approaches in the study of European history; To understand key problems in European history within a comparative framework; To undertake original research, underpinned by critical thinking. Our graduates progress to a wide range of interesting careers. Many of our alumni work in international business, foreign affairs and Dublin's vibrant tech sector, where a background in the global humanities is particularly valued. Other graduates work in senior positions across a diverse range of industries including education, the media, NGOs and the Arts, whilst some continue on to PhD research. 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.