Main navigation
- Programs
- Subjects
- Universities
- Destinations
- Advice
The M.Phil in Environmental History provides students with a solid foundation in analyzing the dynamic relationship between natural systems and human societies throughout history. This program equips learners with essential historical context for contemporary environmental issues. Through the curriculum, participants examine practical methodologies and topics applicable to modern professional environments, particularly as society recognizes the growing importance of humanities-based perspectives in tackling ecological concerns, including global climate challenges. The program balances rigorous methodological training with interdisciplinary exploration and creative evaluation methods.
Relevant preparatory courses include NFQ level 8-degree courses in the Humanities (History, Political Science, History of Ideas, Cultural Studies or similar) and the Natural Sciences (Environmental Sciences, Geography, Ecology, Biology or similar). Applicants should normally have at least an upper second class (2.1) Honours Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (for example, GPA of 3.3) in a relevant discipline or specialisation.
All applicants whose first language is not English and who have not been educated through the medium of English must present one of the following qualifications in the English language: