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UCD’s dynamic School of History, the largest in the country, has long played a vital role in leading national debate and research on the evolution of Irish society, culture and politics. MA in Irish History
UCD’s dynamic School of History, the largest in the country, has long played a vital role in leading national debate and research on the evolution of Irish society, culture and politics.
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This MA in Medieval Studies is for students who are interested in any aspect of the medieval world and who wish to take those interests further. MA in Medieval Studies
This MA in Medieval Studies is for students who are interested in any aspect of the medieval world and who wish to take those interests further.
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The MA Public History draws upon the established strength and expertise of the UCD School of History. Within this program you will work closely with historians who are active in the practice of public history and commemorations. MA in Public History
The MA Public History draws upon the established strength and expertise of the UCD School of History. Within this program you will work closely with historians who are active in the practice of public history and commemorations.
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The Global History MA is designed to encourage you to think about historical problems beyond their local, national and regional contexts, training you to think about how historical change happens because of the interaction of local, global and international factors. MA in Global History
The Global History MA is designed to encourage you to think about historical problems beyond their local, national and regional contexts, training you to think about how historical change happens because of the interaction of local, global and international factors.
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MA pic Medicine and Welfare MA in the History of Welfare and Medicine in Society
The MA in the History of Welfare and Medicine programme in the School of History is a research-led postgraduate programme which seeks to introduce students to a range of issues, controversies, debates, and specialist topics in the history of health, medicine and welfare.
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MA in European Hist pic MA in European History (UNICA)
The UNICA Masters in European History is a collaborative programme run by 10 universities in eight capitals around Europe (Dublin, London, Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, and Tallinn).
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The Dual MA in International War Studies will be offered by University College Dublin and the University of Potsdam, where the only Chair of Military History in Germany is based. MA in International War Studies
The Dual MA in International War Studies will be offered by University College Dublin and the University of Potsdam, where the only Chair of Military History in Germany is based.
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Archives 1 MA in Archives and Records Management
The MA in Archives and Records Management aims to provide a recognised qualification for those wishing to work as archivists in archives services and in organisations which require professional expertise in corporate record services.
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Cert in Archives and Recs Management Certificate in Archive and Records Management
The Certificate in Archives Management and the Certificate in Records Management are part-time undergraduate level courses aimed at individuals already working with records or archives in their employing organisations who are seeking to acquire and develop knowledge of professional best practice in core areas of archives or records management.
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GradDipHist Graduate Diploma in History
The Graduate Diploma in History is a one year (full time) or two year (part time) 60-ECTS credit degree programme, taught within a friendly and dynamic environment.
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Int Students International Students
Many of our graduate students come to study History at University College Dublin from countries all over the world. If you are thinking of joining us as an international student, you may find this link useful.
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For Information on the Scholarships offered by the School of History click here.

External Sources of Funding

The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme is an established national initiative, funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, and managed by Research Ireland. The programme will now be open to new entrants to a Master’s or PhD programme or to registered students in the first year of the degree for which they are seeking funding (Please refer to the eligible first date of registration stated in the Call Document), aligning with a full-degree funding model.

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The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) programme supports high-calibre international students who wish to study at NFQ levels 9 or 10 (master’s, postgraduate diploma or PhD) in Ireland. (opens in a new window)Click here for more information and to apply

The 2026 call will open on 29 January 2026.

The BSHS is very pleased to announce a competition for up to 3 bursaries of £4,000 each to support students taking a Master’s degree in the history of science, technology or medicine. This round of awards will be available to those who have been accepted on a Master’s programme.

Applicants must have a confirmed place on a Master’s programme in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland.

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Application Deadline 15th May each year.

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