Universities Ireland University of Limerick Courses History MA

History MA
at University of Limerick

Limerick, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 18,000
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

This is a one year, full-time course at MA level. The programme is delivered in a blended format with on-campus and online teaching. On completion of the programme the student will have acquired the ability to identify and evaluate significant issues in contemporary historiographical discourse, a specialist knowledge of a select number of substantive historical themes studied through three elective modules, the ability to identify, locate and evaluate a range of primary and secondary sources relevant to the understanding of a selected research topic, and a capacity to present the results of substantial independent research in a selected topic. In addition an elective Public History Internship will afford students an opportunity to gain experience in partner museums, libraries, and archives.

Course Content
Autumn Semester

Core Modules
- HI6131 Concepts and Methods (9 credits)
- HI6211 Historical Research in Practice I (3 credits) (attendance at research seminars)
Electives - Choose 2
- HII6121 Art and power in the age of the Tudors and Stuarts (9 credits)
- HI6191 Graduate Seminar in Irish Cultural History (9 credits)
- HI6061 Linking Families to Communities (9 credits)
- HI6221: University and Society in Medieval and Early Modern Europe (9 credits)
- HI6212: The Evolution of the Irish Town, 1609-1960 (9 credits)
Optional Module:
- MU6071 Beginners’ ecclesiastical Latin (3 credits)
Spring Semester

Core Modules
- HI6002 History Research Seminar (9 credits)
- HI6312 Historical Research in Practice II (3 credits) (attendance at research seminars)
- HI6222 Directed Reading in History (9 credits) (an aid to research under the direction of dissertation supervisor).
Electives - Choose 1
- HI6302 The Long War in Ireland, 1968-98 (9 credits)
- HI6792 Public History Internship (9 credits)
- HI6062 People on the move: studying migration (9 credits)
Summer Semester

Core Modules
- HI6043 Dissertation (9 credits)
Entry Requirement
A four-year Bachelor Degree or three-year honours Bachelor Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university. First-division results are normally required with a minimum overall grade of between 55-70%* depending on the programme applied for.
Some programmes may require an interview and/or work experience.
A full transcripts/full marks sheets of each semester is required. A consolidated marks sheet is not sufficient as a standalone document.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£18000 per year

Career Prospect

The programme will provide an attractive opportunity for Limerick and other graduates considering a career - whether in higher education, teaching in secondary or primary level, the heritage, archival or library sectors - that requires or benefits from postgraduate research experience in history.

Cost Of Studying At University of Limerick

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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History MA at University of Limerick