History MA

at University of Limerick

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)

A primary degree in which history is a constituent subject, awarded with first or second-class honours (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland).  Applicants who do not meet those criteria but who have equivalent academic qualifications may be considered. 
Entry procedure: Such applicants may be invited for interview and will be asked to bring examples of their written historical work with them and copies of relevant academic transcripts.

The cost of studying at University of Limerick varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay €18000 annually, to study in University of Limerick.

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.