28 History Masters in Ireland

Master in Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Thought

The MA offers the student the opportunity to explore early Western intellectual history through philosophical, literary and cultural approaches. It should appeal to studentswho want an overview of the foundations of modern European thought, and those who want to go on to further studies in Classics, Medieval and Renaissance studies,European studies, philosophy, or the history of ideas.

Master in Historic House Studies

This MA programme examines the historic house within its, social, cultural and economic context. It considers issues such as the rise and decline of the country house in Ireland, historic houses as sites for luxury consumption, and the evolution of landed estates and landscapes.

Master in Classical Civilisation (MA)

National University of Ireland, Galway

This programme provides multidisciplinary training in the professional skills required for the study of Classical Antiquity and the early Middle Ages.

Master in Historical Archives

National University of Ireland, Maynooth

This programme aims to educate students to the principles, attitudes and skills that underpin the professional management of historical archives. It is particularly geared to the ‘sole operator’ who is entrusted with the care and development of archives in voluntary societies, religious institutions, historic houses and other small-scale but important settings.

Master in Music and Cultural History

University College Cork

Designed to introduce students to the history, theory and practice of musicology, the programme is both self-contained as a programme in its own right and also ideal as a preparation for candidates who have the ambition to progress subsequently to doctoral research in musicology.

Master in Early & Medieval Irish

University College Cork

This programme covers Early Irish Language and Literature of Ireland pre 1200 and includes the study of language, grammar, texts, and their historical and literary contexts.

Master in Local History

National University of Ireland, Maynooth

The study of local history in Ireland from the middle ages to the present day

Master in Early Modern History (M.Phil./P.Grad.Dip)

University of Dublin Trinity College

The M.Phil 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 continental Europe across the Early Modern period.

Master in Medieval Language, Literature and Culture

University of Dublin Trinity College

This interdisciplinary course is designed for well-qualified graduates who wish to extend their interest in medieval studies. Students will have the opportunity to be taught not only by Trinity staff but also by visiting lecturers from other internationally renowned institutions.

Master in Medieval History

University of Dublin Trinity College

Courses are provided for beginners in palaeography and diplomatic and in Latin and/or other relevant languages, though it is also possible to cater for students who already have some knowledge in these areas.

Master in Irish History (Higher Diploma)

National University of Ireland, Maynooth

This is a full-time programme designed for graduates who wish to deepen their knowledge of Irish history.

Master in History of the Family-Online

University of Limerick

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.