Overview
Career
- Public History students graduating from this programme at University College Dublin will be equipped for careers in media, history, further academic study (PhD programmes), research, policy, heritage, and education (both within Ireland and abroad).
- The quality and versatility of MA programmes within the School of Public History has allowed its graduates to pursue careers in a wide range of professions including journalism, publishing, teaching, government, law, archives, public relations, and librarianship.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Dissertation
- Disseminating History
- Public History: Practicing Public History
- Practising Public History
- Public History Internship Programme
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and courses will close once they are filled.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
History Modern History View 24 other Masters in Modern History in IrelandAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A primary degree in an appropriate field such as a Bachelor of Arts, or in a cognate discipline. You must supply details of any third level institutions you have attended and professional qualifications you have attained.
- Excellent academic grades 2H1 or an equivalent of a UCD GPA 3.2 NFQ Level 8. Transcripts will be required.
- You will be asked to complete a supporting statement outlining your reasons and motivation for wishing to undertake the course.
- Two academic references from referees who are in a position to assess your intellectual ability, maturity and motivation.
Tuition Fee
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International
20500 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20500 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
8240 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8240 EUR per year during 12 months.
Part Time
- EU fee per year - €4,950
- Non-EU fee per year - €10,250
Living costs for Dublin
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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