Course Details

Course Code(s):
MALOHITPAD
Available:
Part-Time
Intake:
Autumn/Fall
Course Start Date:
September
Duration:
2 Years, Part-Time
Award:
Masters
Qualification:
NFQ Level 9 Major Award
Faculty: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Course Type: Taught, Professional/Flexible
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.

Contact(s):

Name: David Fleming
Address: Department of History Telephone: +353-61-233795 Web: http://www.ul.ie/ULH/
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Brief Description

Reconstructing and making sense of people in their localities over time fulfils a real need for those who identify with or belong to that locality. The professional study of local history is a core area of enquiry for historians, the better to understand larger or national histories. There is a growing awareness for those interested in local history that its pursuit should be to the highest standards, the better to articulate a more accurate and deeper understanding of the past. This programme provides that professional expertise.

The aim of the course programme is to systematically and coherently develop a range of historical research skills and thereby, further the historical understanding of local and regional communities and societies. Research, writing and presentational skills will be acquired or enhanced, as well as working alongside scholars active in the field of local and regional Irish history.

Year 1

  • Foundation course: scope, sources and methods in local history
  • Reading the landscape: sources and methods in historical geography
  • Sources and cases in modern Irish society
  • Local studies, archaeology and material culture
  • The excluded voice? Methods and cases in oral history and bealoideas
  • Computing, databases and quantitative research in local history

 Year 1 (Summer)

  • Dissertation

Year 2:     Dissertation 

  • People, place and time: local history research seminar

Content of modules can be found by using the search option on the book of modules.

Applications should possess a primary degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. history, archaeology, geography, Irish studies) with at least second class honours (Primary Degree: Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland).  Applicants with approved equivalent qualifications, who have substantial experience in historical research or relevant professional experience may also be considered for admission.

WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

  • Qualification transcripts and certificates
  • A copy of your birth certificate or passport
  • A copy of your CV
  • If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice. 
  •  If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
  • English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND
  • English language competency certificate
  • Please click here for Further Information on English Language Requirements

EU - €3,900 per annum*  - Non- EU - €9,700 per annum*

*Please note year 2 fees are subject to change

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.)

 

Please click here for information on funding and scholarships.

The programme should be of interest to those with a passion for local history, primary and secondary teachers, librarians especially those working in local studies and reference department, archivists, staff in heritage centres, interpretative centres and museums.

Rita McCarthy 

I studied for the MA in Local History at the University of Limerick and can safely say that this was a life changing experience for me. I have always loved history and I wanted to explore what happened in my local area after the War of Independence.  The MA course gave me the skills I needed to carry out the research and most importantly to be able to put that research into a readable thesis.  It was a challenging but extremely rewarding experience and I was supported fully on my journey by the lecturers in the Department of History who made the classes interesting and informative.  I would highly recommend the UL MA programme to anyone interested in the history of their place and people.