Irish Regional History Carlow College

Overview

About Irish Regional History at Carlow College

In this Postgraduate Diploma in Irish Regional History from Carlow College there is a strong emphasis on thematic and creative modules to encourage students to sharpen the broad themes of history into the regional in modules such as ‘Discourse and Dissonance: Themes in Regional History’, ‘Stories from the Archives: Doing Regional History’ and ‘Cultural Heritage’. The Oral History module ‘Revealing Hidden Voices’ is unique to this programme. This programme aims to produce historians who will find, preserve and communicate this history within the academy and public arenas, and gain employment in the fields of heritage, tourism, media and education.

Careers

The Postgraduate Diploma in Irish Regional History aims to provide graduates with the skills and expertise to pursue a range of professional pathways, for example: heritage agencies and centres, County Council Heritage Officers, conservation and restoration, museums, national parks, tourism, charities and NGOs, research positions in government agencies and media companies, and arts administration. It will also be attractive to those who already work in the wider heritage sector and wish to upskill for professional development.

Employability is not the only reason to pursue a postgraduate degree. Students also enjoy the chance to pursue their undergraduate subject or field of interest at a more advanced level. A postgraduate diploma can allow students to follow a subject that they have passion for where the end goal is education and knowledge, and this can also enhance job prospects.