M.Phil in Modern Irish History

Course Co-ordinator: Dr. Anne Dolan

Overview:

This M.Phil programme provides an introduction for well-qualified Humanities and Social Sciences graduates to research in Modern Irish History (broadly, from the 17th to the late 20th centuries).

The programme combines in-depth study of selected areas and issues in Modern Irish History, with an introduction to current historical discourse and to methods of historical research, including the use of established and emerging technologies for the discovery and exploration of historical sources. The M.Phil also serves as an introduction to graduate research for students wishing to pursue doctoral studies.

Emphasis is placed on the study of problems, issues and epochs in a broadly comparative context.

As well as choosing from a range of modules dealing in depth with various aspects of the political, social, economic, religious and cultural history of modern Ireland from the mid-17th to the late 20th centuries, students undertake a rigorous research training programme.

Since its inception in 2005, the M.Phil in Modern Irish History has attracted students from Ireland, the United Kingdom, Europe and North America. Many have gone on to undertake doctoral studies in Trinity and in other universities in Ireland, Britain and the United States.

Aims:

This programme aims to equip graduates with a good generic training in both new and established techniques of collecting, assessing and analyzing historical data, together with an enhanced interest in modern Irish history and an awareness of opportunities for further research.

Special subject modules dealing with tightly defined areas of modern Irish history are offered each year. In recent years such special subjects have been taught by Professor Jane Ohlmeyer, Dr Patrick Geoghegan, Professor David Dickson, Professor David Fitzpatrick, Dr Anne Dolan and Professor Eunan O’Halpin.

The M.Phil in Modern Irish History aims, through exploring key issues, approaches and methodologies, to equip students with the tools, insights and enthusiasm required for the conduct of independent historical research.

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