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Local History – (M.A.)
National University of Ireland, Maynooth
Faculty of Arts, Celtic Studies and Philosophy
| Application Deadline: | 31 May | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,630 ≈ € 8,900 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Maynooth / Ireland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The historiographical evolution of the study of local history in Ireland from the middle ages to the present day. The approaches to the study of local history in France, America, England and Ireland through the study of a number of key texts. The historical approach to local studies as opposed to that of geographers or historical anthropologists. Application of methods developed elsewhere to the Irish situation.
The module deals with the nature of historical evidence for local studies including the ways in which that evidence is created and transmitted. It also provides skills for the interpretation of some of that evidence in the form of palaeographical skills and statistical techniques.
Contents
Approaches to Local History
Interpreting local evidence
Evolution of the Irish rural landscape
Evolution of the Irish urban landscape
There are two thesis-related modules:
Thesis preparation
Thesis completion
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The normal admission requirement is for at least a Second Class Honours degree in history or other related disciplines within the Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences.
Applicants must have an IELTS score of 6, if not they may take our International
Foundation Course. Minimum English language requirement for the IFC is IELTS 4.5 or equivalent.
Accreditation
The National University of Ireland Maynooth was established under the 1997 Universities Act as an autonomous member of the federal structure known as the National University of Ireland.
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