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During this programme, you will: 

• Examine key issues in the history of local communities and regions 

• Develop an understanding of how local history can be researched and written 

• Identify, locate, and interpret both primary and secondary historical sources 

• Build practical skills for conducting independent local history research 

• Learn how to present your research findings clearly and appropriately 

• Receive expert guidance and support in research and study skills within a welcoming academic environment 

Key Information:  

• Complete part-time over one year 

• Delivered on campus in Portumna, Co. Galway 

• Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters 

• Submit a research-based project by 1 June 

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 

Autumn Semester 

• will introduce students to the key concepts, theories, definitions and approaches in local history.

• will introduce students to the secondary and key primary sources in local history. 

Spring Semester 

• will introduce students to the main non-written sources for local history. 

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

Books and journal articles needed for the programme 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 are invited from anybody who will be 23 years of age or over on the first January of the year of registration.  

• Each candidate is considered and evaluated on their academic qualifications, work experience, motivation and overall potential for the programme. 

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 - €800 

Non- EU - €2,100

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 programme can lead to the following sectors and careers:  

•  Heritage and Public History
• Writing and editing
• Research 

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