Masters Degrees in History & Archaeology, Ireland

The central purpose of the MA in the History of the Family is to combine the strengths of two traditions. that of the independent researcher into family history and that of established disciplines in history particularly the well developed sub discipline of the history of the family. Read more

The central purpose of this programme is to combine the strengths of two traditions. that of the independent researcher into family history and that of established disciplines in history particularly the well developed sub discipline of the history of the family. Read more

Experimental archaeology can be defined as the reconstruction of past buildings, technologies, things and environmental contexts so as to enable a better understanding of the character and role of materiality and material culture in peoples lives. Read more

Offered jointly by faculty from the Department of History in Mary Immaculate College and the Department of History at the University of Limerick, this two-year, part-time Masters programme meets the needs of graduates in history, or in related disciplines (e.g. Read more

Reconstructing the life and dinnseanchas of local communities in the past fulfils a real need in people who identify with or belong to that locality. Read more

This programme provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the religious culture and spirituality of early medieval Ireland, from the conversion to Christianity down to the end of the twelfth century. Read more

UCD is a university with real depth and breadth of expertise in medieval studies, located in a city with a rich medieval heritage. Read more

The MA in Classics is suitable for graduates with a degree in Classics or related disciplines who want to acquire a deeper understanding of the ancient world. Read more

The MA in European History (part-time) introduces students to vital debates in European History while developing their critical research and writing skills. Read more

The course offers graduates in English or in related disciplines (e.g. history, art history, Irish studies, a modern language) the opportunity to study a broad range of Irish writing in English from the late-sixteeenth century to the present. Read more

The new M. Phil in Medieval Studies offers students a broad overview of the Middle Ages through Trinity’s excellent collection of medieval manuscripts, at the same time as allowing students to specialise in one of three areas. Read more

The M.Phil in Modern Irish History introduces well-qualified Humanities or Social Sciences graduates to research in modern Irish history, to the problems currently addressed by historians and to the methods they apply to study of the subject. Read more

The M.Phil course in Early Modern History offers well-qualified graduates in History, the Humanities and the Social Sciences an introduction to research in the political, social, cultural and religious history of Ireland, Britain and Europe across the early modern period. Read more

The M.Phil. course builds on the material presented in the Postgraduate Diploma in Old Irish. Read more

The M.Phil. in Classics is designed both for those who are already fully trained in the classical languages and for those who have completed non-language based degrees. Read more