University of Limerick - History of Family

Course Overview/Contact:

The central purpose of the MA in the History of the Family is to combine the strengths of two traditions: that of the independent researcher into family history and that of established disciplines in history particularly the well developed sub discipline of the history of the family. The objective is a history that is fully contextualised, culturally significant and academically grounded.

• To provide those interested in the history of the family with an opportunity to obtain formal training in the methodologies and concepts of the history of the family.
• To contribute to and support each student's personal quest for intellectual and moral autonomy

Contact Details
Course Director: Dr Ciara Breathnach 
Email: ciara.breathnach@ul.ie
Tel: 353 061 233166
Web: http://www.ul.ie/ULH/

Graduate Profile:

This programme will equip students with the necessary skills for careers in the heritage, archival or library sectors as well as careers in higher education and teaching in primary and post-primary schools.

Programme Content:

Semester 1	Semester 2
Introduction to the History of Family, Sources & Techniques in the History of Family Linking Families to Communities.	People on the Move: Studying Migration Research Seminar in the history of Family Dissertation I, Dissertation II.

 Content of modules can be found by using the search option on the book of modules

Entry Requirements:

Applicants should have a primary degree with a second-class honours, in a relevant discipline such as history, archaeology, geography, or Irish Studies (Primary degree: Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland).

Applicants with approved equivalent qualifications who have substantial experience in the History of Family (such as appropriate publications), or relevant professional experience may also be considered for admission.

What to Upload with your Application

• Qualification transcripts and/or certificates (including certified English translations if applicable) 
• English language qualification(s) (if English is not your first language)  
• A copy of your birth certificate or passport

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria below (no longer than  two years prior to application)

Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:

• Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved
• Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above
• TOEFL – 580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)
• IELTS – Minimum score of 6.5* with no less than 6 in any one component.
• English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) – Grade C1
• GCE ‘O’ level English Language/GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
• University of Cambridge ESOL –Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English Grade A
• GCE Examination Boards – Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6

Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. Contact the International Education Division for advice.