| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Full-time | 1 - 2 year | September | find out | find out |
Overview
This comprehensive programme is exceptionally flexible and customisable. It offers a work placement, explores Public History and grants the freedom to choose between four pillars (Medieval and Renaissance, Media, Irish and International/European History).
One of the programme's qualities is its integrated skills training, in particular the value it places on cultivating the contribution of historical perspectives and methods for contemporary life and work. Students gain practical experience and skills by opting for a placement where historical and transferable skills are utilised.
The MA consciously builds on links with the media, voluntary organisations, the heritage industry, government and business highlighting the paths available to graduates.
The programme will allow you to develop your research ability by working on a dissertation reflecting your interests and you will be expertly supervised by leading scholars. The path to a career in historical research and academia is assisted.
Find out more about our School of History at this linkhistorymatters.ucc.ie/
The School of History and 1916
Course Details
This 12-month course consists of two parts – a six-month taught component, which overlaps with an ongoing research phase, culminating in a 20,000 word dissertation.
In part one, students take the following compulsory modules:
Students also take 20 credits of their choice from one of the following streams:
Medieval and Renaissance History
Modern Ireland
Media and History
European and International History
Students take an additional 10 credits from any stream or they may choose:
In part two, students work closely with an academic supervisor to complete a 20,000 word dissertation on a topic of their choosing that normally reflects their specialist interests.
Given that this MA is delivered by a large and dynamic School, there are ample opportunities for discretionary engagement in field trips, conferences, seminars and other related activities.
Postgraduate Diploma in History
MA candidates who pass Part I and opt not to proceed to Part II of the Master's programme may register for HI6085 Research Project (15 credits) and, on successful completion of HI6085, are awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in History. Students must submit HI6085 to the School by the second Friday in September in the same academic year or may register for HI6085 in the following academic year (part-time), following completion of Part I.
Candidates who pass Part I and opt to proceed to Part II of the Master's programme and who fail, or fail to submit, Part II may register for HI6085 in the following academic year (part-time), and upon successful completion, will be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in History.
Postgraduate Certificate in History
MA Candidates who pass these 30 credits of taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in History.
Fact File
Course Code: CKE44 Full-time; CKD24 Part-time
Course Title: History
College: Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences
Duration: 1 year Full-time; 2 years Part-time
Teaching Mode: Full-time
The part-time option will be taught during weekday working hours over 2 years.
Qualifications: MA
NFQ Level: Level 9
Costs: 2017/2018 Irish/EU Fee: EUR 6,000 full-time; EUR 3,000 per year part-time
2016 Entry Requirements: To be considered for admission to the MA in Historyprogramme, an applicant will normally possess a primary degree result of Second Class Honours Grade 1 (2H1) primary degree (or equivalent) in History, or a cognate/suitable subject (normally in the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences or Law). For North American students a cumulative GPA of 3.3 is normal. But candidates possessing less than a 2H1 and a GPA of 3.3 will also be considered (see detailed entry requirements below).
Closing Date: See details in application procedure section below
Next Intake: 11 September 2017
Course Practicalities
The taught part of the programme takes place from September to March approximately.The programme comprises a judicious blend of seminars, lectures, directed study, consultations and self-directed study. There is an inherent flexibility around inquiry-led components and ample time and space is timetabled to allow research and critical reflection. Most weeks, students will have 15 -18 hours of reading in addition to assignments. Class contact hours vary depending on module choice but usually range from five to six hours per week.
Preparation for the research part of the programme happens throughout the year (identifying a suitable research topic, liaising with an appropriate supervisor etc.) and the dissertation completion phase occurs between April and August approximately.
Assessment
In the main, the MA is continuously assessed. A variety of assessment modes (e.g. long and short essays, literature reviews, proposals, blogs, web displays, radio archive analyses, treaty/document critiques, exhibitions, work placement portfolios, in-class assignments, oral presentations, producing a radio documentary, group project, etc.) cultivate a wide range of skills. The precise assessment mix is governed by module choice. One elective includes a formal written examination.
You undertake independent research for your dissertation in close consultation with your supervisor. The 50% weighting for the dissertation reflects the importance attached to independent research.
Application Procedure
Application for this programme is on-line at www.pac.ie/ucc. Places on this programme are offered in rounds. The closing dates for each round can be found here. For full details of the application procedure click How to Apply.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before completing the online application and online Supplementary Question Form (see further details below), intending candidates must consult with the relevant course co-ordinator or prospective supervisor to discuss/confirm their proposed research area. Following this consultation the proposed supervisor should be named on the online supplementary questions form.
Course Coordinator
Dr. Mervyn O'Driscoll
School of History
University College Cork
Email: mervyn.odriscoll@ucc.ie
Tel: +353 (0)21 4903477
OR the
Chair of School of History's Graduate Studies Committee
Dr Andrew McCarthy,
School of History
University College Cork
Email: a.mccarthy@ucc.ie
Tel: +353 (0) 21 4903584
In addition to applying online, applicants will also be asked toCOMPLETEan onlineSupplementaryQuestions Formwhich includes the name of a proposed supervisor and proposed title of your research (to be returned online together withyour PAC application form)
A copy ofthe Supplementary Questions form is available to view here: CKE44AdditionalQuestions (360kB)
TheSchool of History may ask applicants to provide letters of reference if necessary, when considering applications.
All other required supporting documentation (e.g. evidence of non-UCC undergraduate/postgraduate qualifications) must beUPLOADED via the PAC "Application Status"link or sent in hard copy to The Postgraduate Applications Centre, 1, Courthouse Square, Galway (marked with the applicants PAC application number)
Further Contact Information
Programme Coordinator Name: Dr Mervyn O'Driscoll
Email Address: mervyn.odriscoll@ucc.ie
Telephone: 00 353 21 490 3477/2755
Address: 2 Carrigside, School of History, UCC
OR
Dr. Andrew McCarthy
School of History, UCC
Email Address: a.mccarthy@ucc.ie
Telephone: 00 353 21 490 3584/2755
School Administrators
Deirdre O'Sullivan/Geraldine McAllister,
School of History,
University College Cork
http://www.ucc.ie/en/history/
E: deirdre@ucc.ie
Tel. 00 353 21 4902755
2016 Entry Requirements: To be considered for admission to the MA in Historyprogramme, an applicant will normally possess a primary degree result of Second Class Honours Grade 1 (2H1) primary degree (or equivalent) in History, or a cognate/suitable subject (normally in the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences or Law). For North American students a cumulative GPA of 3.3 is normal. But candidates possessing less than a 2H1 and a GPA of 3.3 will also be considered (see detailed entry requirements below).
Closing Date: See details in application procedure section below
Next Intake: 11 September 2017
Contact University College Cork (UCC) to find course entry requirements.
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