MA Irish History at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The MA Irish History offers an innovative package of modules, taught by specialists across medieval to contemporary Irish history, including public history, urban history, women's and gender history, religious history, political history and extra-European history. It develops the skills employers expect from postgraduate graduates and prepares students who want to continue to a PhD.

Department: School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics | Duration: 1 year full-time; 3 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 (Academic Year 2027/28) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules range from methods and sources to research-based dissertations and public history internships (subject to availability). Students engage with research activities of the Centre for Public History and the Institute of Irish Studies at Queen's and join graduate-led seminars, colloquia and conferences.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent in an Arts and Humanities discipline; applicants with a Social Sciences Honours degree are considered case by case. Application ideally no later than 13 August 2027. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (taken within the last 2 years), or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,250 a year (2027/28). Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland (eligible ROI-resident) rate Source

International applicants: GBP 24,400 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 3 years part-time

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