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Overview
Students of this History degree course delivered by University College Cork have an opportunity to experience a broad range of courses, from large core classes to small individual case study groups and seminars. You have an opportunity to specialise in whatever field you wish: from Irish history, international relations, early modern history, medieval studies and early Irish history.
Skills and Careers Information
Higher Diploma in Arts - History graduates have pursued careers in teaching History and further postgraduate study in history, and career paths are as varied as individual interests.
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Academic Programme Catalogue
- Modules are examined by a combination of coursework assessment, in-class examinations and end-of-year examinations.
- Autumn modules are generally examined by coursework (in-class examination, 1,500-word essay or presentation, depending on modules chosen) weighted at 20%, and a 3,000- or 4,000-word essay (depending on modules chosen), weighted at 80%.
- Spring modules are examined by coursework (1,500-word essay or in-class test) weighted at 20% and end-of-year examination, weighted at 80%. Seminars (HI3200) and Supervised Projects (HI2104) have separate examination requirements as outlined in module descriptions.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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- EU - Rolling Deadline
- International: Open until all places have been filled or no later than 15 June. Early application is advised.
Language
English
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
PTE Academic 63
OTE 140
IELTS 6.5
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Credits
60 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Cork, Ireland
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
PTE Academic 63
OTE 140
IELTS 6.5
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General requirements
- It is intended for those who already have a 3 or 4 year primary degree, preferably in the area of Arts or the Sciences, and who wish to study the subject History intensively over one academic year.
- The Higher Diploma in Arts is a conversion programme and applicants would not normally have studied the relevant subject to Honours Degree level previously.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents18500 EUR / year≈ 18500 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals6400 EUR / year≈ 6400 EUR / year
Additional Details
- EU Part-Time: 3,800
Living costs
Cork
Ireland
860 - 1400 EUR / month
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for History.
Available Scholarships
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
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Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1550 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
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Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
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Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
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500 USD
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31 Oct 2026
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1000 USD
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01 Mar 2027
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1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
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5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
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10000 EUR
Deadline
12 Mar 2027
Government Of Ireland Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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Need-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
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1500 USD
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Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Various benefits
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Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
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Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
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