Overview

People living and working in a particular locality during a specific period provide the focus of this course. Local history is less about the events of national history, such as war or elections as they occurred in a particular locality, and more about the unique circumstances and events in the lives of ordinary people.

Key Features

During the first year students attend lectures and seminars at UL and MIC on Wednesday evenings during the two 12-week semesters. In the second year, the students complete a dissertation of approximately 18,000 words.

Research topics are identified during the first year. Ongoing research conducted under faculty supervision is reviewed in seminars during the second year. Assessment includes assignments (continuous assessment), attendance and participation at seminars and the dissertation.

While graduates of this Local History from Mary Immaculate College are well placed to pursue a multiplicity of career pathways, the programme has proven to be of particular value to:

Primary and Secondary Teachers

Librarians and Archivists

Those who want to research local history for its own sake

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The goals of local history; strengths and weaknesses

Relationship between local, regional and national histories

Evaluating sources: versatility, limitations and applications

Events in local histories: descriptions, narrative and analysis

Use of numerical and cartographic data in local history

Sources in local and national archives

Using oral evidence and beáloideas in local history

Using material culture and historical archaeology in local history

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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120

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90

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61

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Limerick, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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61

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140

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants will be considered for entry on the basis of a primary degree in Geography or a cognate discipline at a minimum of 2.2 honours.

Potential students who do not meet the normal entry requirements may be considered for admission and should contact the Programme Director for information.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

10000 EUR / year

≈ 10000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

4000 EUR / year

≈ 4000 EUR / year

Living costs

Limerick

Ireland

850 - 1150 EUR / month

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Funding

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