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During this programme, you will:  

• Acquire the ability to identify and evaluate significant issues in contemporary historiographical discourse and specialist knowledge of substantive historical themes. 

• Develop the ability to identify, locate and evaluate a range of primary and secondary sources for a selected research topic. 

• Present the results of substantial independent research in a selected topic. 

• Benefit from a solid intellectual foundation that you can apply to other disciplines. 

Key Information:  

• Complete full-time in one year. 

• On- campus and online modules available. 

• Flexible approach to delivery. There is a blended delivery available for students, with an option to take weekly online lectures and one on-campus day per semester.  

• Students can also decide to take a majority of on-campus modules. 

• Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters. 

• Students will work in collaboration with their supervisors on the dissertations during the summer semester. 

• Submit a dissertation at the end of the summer semester. 

• Full-time students take 2 core modules and 2 elective modules in autumn; 3 core modules and 1 elective module in spring. 

• Option to undertake a Public History Internship in spring semester. 

You will learn through a blend of: 

• Lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities.

• Reflective practice and guided research. 

• Regular feedback from faculty and peers. 

Year 1  

The elective module offering will vary from year-to-year and will be confirmed closer to the starting date of the programme. You can contact the Course Director to enquire about the annual module offering.

Autumn Semester  

Core Modules:  

• introduces students to core theoretical issues that confront all historical researchers such as objectivity, relativism and narrative. (Delivered on-campus). 

• provides an insight into the research techniques, historiographical concerns, and analytical approaches deployed by professional historians in research papers. (Blended delivery - options to be delivered on-campus and online).

Electives – choose 2: 

• - (Delivered on-campus)
• - (Delivered online)
• - (Delivered online)
• - (Delivered on-campus)
• - (Delivered on-campus)
• - (Blended delivery - options to be delivered on-campus and online) 

Optional Module: 

• - (Delivered on-campus) 

Spring Semester 

Core Modules:  

• trains students in the techniques of organising and presenting research, and to think across methodological and discipline boundaries. (online delivery). 

• exposes students to the challenges of historical research particularly in relation to project design, primary source analysis, and the presentation of research findings. Blended delivery (on-campus and online options). 

• facilitates the development of skills of historical analysis through concentrated study of a specific topic that aligns with the research expertise of faculty. Blended delivery (on-campus and online options).   

Electives – choose 1  

• - on-campus module.
• .
• - online delivery. 

Summer Semester 

• students will demonstrate their ability to write a high level research article on an agreed topic.  

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library 

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s  

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree ( Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in which history is a constituent subject. 

• The university will shortlist and invite you to an interview. 

Other Entry Considerations: 

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme. 

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.  

International students:  

• For details on country-specific qualifications visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students. 

Checklist of documents:  

• *Academic transcripts and certificates
  • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
• Copy of your birth certificate or passport
• English translation of your qualifications and transcripts
• Copy of your CV 

English Language: 

• English Language Competency certificate
• For details on accepted language qualifications visit English Language Requirements 

Guidelines on Completing your Application  

• To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
  • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist. 
  • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc. 
• *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying. 

EU - €TBC

Non EU - €18,600

Annual fees are billed by semester. Once registered, students may be eligible to apply for a monthly payment plan.  

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie).  

Funding 

Find further information on funding and scholarships. 

This course can lead to the following sectors and careers, including:  

• Higher education
• Secondary and primary teacher
• Heritage, archival and library sectors 

Still Curious?  

The team regularly host and take part in webinars to support future students. If you would like to learn more or ask questions at an online information session, click below.     

Online Information Sessions

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Ellen Murphy, Archives Manager, Registry of Deeds  

"Having completed my undergraduate studies, I wanted to explore the possibility of a life in academia but wasn’t ready to commit to a 3-year PhD programme. I was attracted to the Masters program as there was a variety of elective modules which would allow me to explore different research themes, and the dissertation module would let me dip my feet into the world of independent research. 

I thoroughly enjoyed the entire year – particularly the research seminar class in which debate and discussion was very much encouraged. I found all the teaching staff to be very approachable and supportive. Our classes were all quite small which allowed for lots of individual attention and feedback. 

The module which had the biggest impact on my future career direction was the concepts and methods course. Studying historical methodologies, and the use and accessibility of archival sources, led me to consider the work and role of the archivist. With the help of the History Department, I was able to secure archival work experience in the UL Special Collections Library. This proved to be an essential stepping stone in my career and further study as a professional archivist."