Overview

The MA (Local History) is a part-time programme that runs for 24 months from the date of first registration for the programme. It is run on a cyclical basis. Coursework consists of a taught component of weekly evening lectures and seminars in Part I, concentrating on historiographical and research issues.

In Part I, Year I students take taught modules to the value of 30 credits. Students will also undertake work on the dissertation to the value of 15 credits during Year 1 which meets the satisfaction of the Programme Board. In Part II, Year 2 students complete a research dissertation of 25,000-30,000 words to the value of 60 credits.

Postgraduate Certificate in Local History

Candidates who pass at least 30 credits of taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Local History.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements. 

Programme Requirements

Module List

Code	Title	Credits
Students take 90 credits as follows - taught modules to the value of 30 credits in Part I - Year 1, and a Dissertation (60 credits) in Part II - Year 2.
Part I - Year 1
Students take 30 credits as follows:
Core Modules
HI6028	Independent Research I	5
HI6029	Independent Research II	5
HI6030	Perspectives on Cork Local History	10
HI6031	Local History Research: Sources and Methods	10
plus
Students undertake workload to the value of 15 credits on the dissertation. 1
Part II - Year 2
Students complete 60 credits as follows:
Core Modules
HI6027	Research Dissertation in Local History	60
Total Credits		90

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Assessed at the end of Part II - Year 2.

Examinations

Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for MA in Local History (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

On successful completion of this programme students should be able to:

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of their particular field of study;
  
• Demonstrate a critical awareness of the major issues and problems within the study of local history;
  
• Demonstrate competency in a range of high-level research training methodologies and a range of discipline specific research skills;
  
• Take responsibility for their research agenda and project, and initiate and evaluate appropriate methodologies;
  
• Assess their progress and accept responsibility for their professional development.