Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Public History in Belfield Ireland | University College Dublin
University College Dublin
|
Belfield Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
22,600
(c. USD26,096.9)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The MA in Public History leverages the renowned expertise of UCD's School of History. In this program, you'll collaborate with historians actively engaged in public history projects and commemorative initiatives. You'll develop a customized skillset to communicate historical knowledge through diverse media channels, influence public debates with historical insights, and contribute to cultural, educational, political, and media policy. Combining academic coursework with hands-on learning, you'll master both the theoretical foundations and real-world applications of public history. The program includes valuable work placement opportunities in podcast production, publishing, policy development, and print journalism.
Equips graduates with both conceptual knowledge and applied skills for sharing history across various media formats
Enhances historical research capabilities while incorporating interdisciplinary approaches to memory studies and commemoration
Provides hands-on experience in podcast creation, exhibition design, and conference planning
DURATION: 1 Year / 2 Years
NEXT INTAKE: September 2024/2025
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A primary degree in an appropriate field such as a Bachelor of Arts or in a cognate discipline You must supply details of any third level institutions you have attended and professional qualifications you have attained
Excellent academic grades 2H1 or an equivalent of a UCD GPA 3.2 NFQ Level 8 Transcripts will be required
You will be asked to complete a supporting statement outlining your reasons and motivation for wishing to undertake the course
Two academic references from referees who are in a position to assess your intellectual ability maturity and motivation
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 no band less than 6 in each element or equivalent
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.
Excellent academic grades 2H1 or an equivalent of a UCD GPA 3.2 NFQ Level 8 Transcripts will be required
You will be asked to complete a supporting statement outlining your reasons and motivation for wishing to undertake the course
Two academic references from referees who are in a position to assess your intellectual ability maturity and motivation
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 no band less than 6 in each element or equivalent
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.
Tuition
EUR
22,600