Overview
Regional history promotes comparative analysis between counties in different areas rather than honing in solely on the history of a particular event at a very local level. Students on the Postgraduate Diploma in Irish Regional History will take all the modules of the M.A. in Irish Regional History for semester 1, semester 2 and the Debating History module from semester 3. The programme is structured in a way that develops a conceptual, methodological and practice-based understanding of history.
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.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Historical Research, Design and Practice
- Stories from the Archives: Doing Irish Regional History
- Cultural Heritage
- Revealing Hidden Voices: Oral History
- Exploring Historiography and Research Methods
- Discourse and Dissonance: Themes in Regional History
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Ethnic Studies History View 60 other Masters in History in IrelandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
The minimum requirements for application for entry to this programme are:
- A degree at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ with an award at a minimum of second-class honours grade 2 or its equivalent under the European Framework of Qualifications or other international educational qualification recognition system); or
- Applicants who hold a degree at level 8 with an award of pass or who hold a degree at level 7 or their respective equivalents on the NFQ and the EFQ may be considered for entry to the programme if they can show evidence of relevant career practice for a minimum period of three years or who can evidence a portfolio of publication in historical or cognate studies; or
- In exceptional circumstances, applicants who do not hold a degree at level 7 or level 8 on the NFQ may be considered for entry subject to evidence of relevant career practice for a minimum period of 8 years
Tuition Fee
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International
2250 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2250 EUR per year during 18 months. -
EU/EEA
2250 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2250 EUR per year during 18 months.
Living costs for Carlow
650 - 1000 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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