MA in History
Dublin, Ireland
MA
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 17,200
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
This programme delves into how Irish sovereignty has evolved and the changing roles of religion, language, and gender.
The DCU School of History and Geography is unique in Ireland because it combines the fields of History and Geography. Our innovative teaching methods will give you valuable insights into Ireland's fascinating history and its global context, helping you better understand the world today and how it is shaping our future.
Explore scholarship opportunities for International Students.
Classes in this programme use a mix of seminars, workshops, small group discussions, and field trips to teach the material.
The focus is on promoting active and independent learning. Each module is worth 10 credits and is assessed through ongoing evaluations, which can include reviews, essays, research papers, learning journals, and class presentations.
Semester One
- Interpretation and Argument in History
- Research Methods for the Historian
- Ireland in the Twentieth Century: Crisis, Continuity and Change
Semester Two
- Promoting History
- The Irish Revolution in Context
- Gender and Society in Ireland since 1867
- Dissertation
- Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide (QS World University Rankings)
- Ranked among the world's top 350 universities (Times Higher Education World University Rankings). Business and Economics (201-250), Arts and Humanities (201-250), Research Environment (301)
- Ireland’s highest-ranked young university, placed 59th globally (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings).
- Ranked 1st in Ireland for Graduate Employment Rate (and 23rd Globally) by QS World University Rankings
- 96% of DCU graduates are in employment or further studies within 6 months of graduation
- Voted no. 1 worldwide for Career Development by Global Student Satisfaction Awards
Enrolling in the MA in History programme offers you the opportunity to cultivate valuable skills that are highly sought after by employers.
These skills encompass independent thinking, the ability to organise, assess and convey intricate ideas and information, strong research and analytical capabilities, as well as proficiency in reflective writing, presentation and project management.
These aptitudes will make you a compelling candidate in the job market.
Career Areas
The MA in History is highly versatile and our graduates progress to a variety of careers in:
- Education
- University and arts administration
- Business
- Consultancy
- The civil service
- The heritage sector
- Journalism
- Media and publishing
Some graduates even choose to pursue further studies through doctoral research, expanding their expertise and opportunities in their chosen field.