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41 Master's degrees in History in Ireland
Global History
The Global History degree at University College Dublin 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.

Classical Studies
The Classical Studies Higher Diploma programme from Maynooth University offers a wide-ranging and balanced education in many aspects of the ancient civilisations and their aftermath, with modules on ancient mythology, literature, history, and philosophy as well as the modern reception of the Classical legacy.

Medieval Irish Studies
The Medieval Irish Studies programme from Maynooth University enables students to explore and examine the rich tradition of early Irish literature and intellectual culture, from the early medieval period and the advent of Christianity until the coming of the Normans at the end of the 12th century.
Medieval Studies
The Medieval Studies degree at University College Dublin is for students who are interested in any aspect of the medieval world and who wish to take those interests further.
Irish Regional History
The Postgraduate Diploma in Irish Regional History from Carlow College offers both a challenging and rewarding introduction into the advanced study of history by combining a range of taught modules as well as opportunities for independent research.

Public History and Cultural Heritage - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year Public History and Cultural Heritage - Pre-Master's Programme from OnCampus Ireland at University of Limerick offers successful students guaranteed progression* to a range of partner universities.

History
The History course delivered by the University College Cork is a comprehensive programme that is exceptionally flexible and customisable. It offers a work placement, explores public history, and grants the freedom to choose between four specialist streams: Medieval and Renaissance, History, Media and History, Modern Ireland, European and International History.

Medieval and Antiquity
This Medieval and Antiquity programme at University of Galway is a one-year, full-time (two-years, part-time) programme that allows students to further their interest in the Medieval and Antique.

History
The History programme from Maynooth University offers the opportunity to take taught modules on a named Masters programme in History but without committing to completing a minor thesis.

Asian Studies
The Asian Studies course at University College Cork provides a global academic context for understanding the rise of East Asia. On this programme we will equip you with a unique set of abilities to engage with the cultural, historic, economic, and political fabric of Asia.

English - Texts and Contexts: Medieval to Renaissance
This MA English - Texts and Contexts: Medieval to Renaissance course delivered by the University College Cork offers students the opportunity to explore Old English, Middle English, and early modern literature in all its rich variety and contexts.

Music and Cultural History
The Music and Cultural History course offered by University College Cork is a progressive alternative to conventional postgraduate courses in musicology, and it draws on the diverse expertise of internationally renowned scholars to combine the very best of traditional and contemporary scholarly practice.

Medieval Irish Studies
The Medieval Irish Studies programme from Maynooth University enables students to explore the rich tradition of medieval Irish literature and intellectual culture, from the early medieval period and the advent of Christianity until the coming of the Normans at the end of the 12th century.
International History
The International History programme of Trinity College Dublin offers students the chance to pursue historical research outside the boundaries of the nation state. Students will be trained in transnational, comparative, and international approaches to history and have the opportunity to study foreign languages, cultures, and societies.
History
The History programme at the University College Dublin welcomes applications from potential MLitt students.

History - Local History
The History - Local History course is offered by the University College Cork.

Writing
The MA in Writing at University of Galway is a one-year, full-time course. It covers a range of genres and forms, and it interacts with our other postgraduate offerings in Literature and Publishing, Drama and Theatre, and Film. The course thus builds on our strengths in the teaching of writing for page and stage, screen, journalism and other media.

History of the Family (ONLINE) - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year History of the Family (ONLINE) - Pre-Master's Programme from OnCampus Ireland at University of Limerick offers successful students guaranteed progression* to a range of partner universities.

History of the Family (Online)
The History of the Family (Online) course from University of Limerick combines the strengths of two historical traditions: the independent researcher of family history and the sub-discipline of the history of the family.

Irish and Global Conflict History - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year Irish and Global Conflict History - Pre-Master's Programme from OnCampus Ireland at University of Limerick offers successful students guaranteed progression* to a range of partner universities.