Irish Regional History Carlow College

Overview

About Irish Regional History at Carlow College

The M.A. in Irish Regional History from Carlow College is distinctive in offering this regional, cultural and oral history aspect of its programme. Learning regional or local history can motivate learning about how the grand scheme of historical change has been made up of countless individuals and often ordinary people that contributed to a specific region. This M.A. 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 M.A. 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 acquire a postgraduate degree. Students also enjoy the chance to pursue their undergraduate subject or field of interest at a more advanced level. An M.A. can allow learners to follow a subject that they have passion for where the end goal is education and knowledge.