University of Limerick - Local History

Course Overview/Contact:

Please note that the next intake for this programme will be September 2018

The aim of the course is to systematically and coherently develop a range of historical research skills and thereby, further the historical understanding of local and regional communities and societies.

Contact
Department: History.
Course Director: David Fleming
Tel :353-61-233795
Fax : 353-61-202569
Email : david.fleming@ul.ie
Web:  http://www.ul.ie/ULH/

Graduate Profile:

The course should be of interest to primary and secondary teachers, librarians especially those working in local studies and reference department, archivists, staff in heritage centres, interpretative centres and museums.

Programme Content:

Year 1 Foundation course: scope, sources and methods in local history Reading the landscape: sources and methods in historical geography Sources and cases in modern Irish society Local studies, archaeology and material culture The excluded voice Methods and cases in oral history and bealoideas Computing, databases and quantitative research in local history	Year 1 (Summer) Dissertation
Year 2:     Dissertation

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

Entry Requirements:

Applications should possess a primary degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. history, archaeology, geography, Irish studies) with at least second class honours (Primary Degree: Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland).  Applicants with approved equivalent qualifications, who have substantial experience in historical research or relevant professional experience may also be considered for admission.

What to include with your application

• Qualification transcripts and certificates
• English language qualification if English is not your first language
• Certified English translations of your transcripts/certificates where the originals are in a language other than English.
• A copy of your birth certificate (long document)

 

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.