History courses in Ireland

An Introduction to Ancient Ireland is designed to enable students to explore cultural aspects of early Ireland, and will illuminate connections between its literature, mythology, religion, society and material culture. Giving particular emphasis to early medieval tales, as a window onto both the culture which produced them and the traditions on which they drew, this…

The Certificate in Arts (History) consists of lectures and tutorial support on aspects of the early and modern history of Europe in general and of Ireland in particular. It aims to help students develop the practical (and highly transferable) skills of retrieving information, analysing evidence and communicating your findings, both orally and in writing. No…

The aim of this module is to provide a detailed synthesis of Ireland’s history from 1780 to 1891. The module will look at developments of the period in their social, cultural and economic contexts as well as in their political context.

*in collaboration with the City of Dublin Education Training Board Course Outline The Dublinia Cultural and Heritage programme, delivered in collaboration with the City of Dublin Education Training Board (CDETB,) is a QQI Level 5 Major award. The programme combines training and work experience over 11 months. There are nine certified modules including; History, Archaeology…

This course will trace the course of Irish history during the period of direct rule from London in the ‘long’ 19th century (1800-1923).  Conducted over a ten-week period it will encompass the main themes and events during the slow struggle for the return of some semblance of sovereignty and, ultimately, the attainment of political independence.…

The course will investigate and interrogate the decade (1913-23) in which the foundations were laid for Irish independence and in which the establishment of the Irish Free State was achieved. We will examine the unionist drive to forestall Home Rule which would lead, ironically, to a form of devolution. We will trace the rise of…

The tendency in the teaching of Irish history at second and third level is to acknowledge that a lot of Irish people left the country in the second half of the nineteenth century, and to then ignore what happened to them after they departed. To what extent did Irish people contribute to the history and…

Due to the United States’ unrivalled status in the world today, the debates on American values and the mission of American democracy have become a matter of global concern. This programme introduces students to advanced study of American culture and politics, in both domestic and international contexts.

The Higher Diploma in Greek and Roman Civilisation is ideal for you if you already have a degree and you wish to study Greek and Roman Civilisation intensively. The course will introduce you to the cultures of the Greeks and Romans, and you will learn how these cultures oversaw the birth and development of the…

This programme consists of six taught modules and a 20,000 word dissertation. Accredited modules include: Revolutionary Ireland, 1789-1803; The American Irish, 1850-1920; Irish Communities in Early Modern Europe; Science and Enlightenment in Early Modern Europe; Race, gender and ethnicity in the United States in historical perspective; The evolution of popular culture 1750-1950; Oral History: Theory…

The Higher Diploma in Arts – History is intended for those who already have a degree and who wish to study history intensively over one academic year full-time, or two academic years part-time. This qualification is a conversion course for students who would not normally have studied history to degree level previously and want to…

Tutor: Dr Conor Farnan Date: Oct 14, 2020 – Jan 12, 2021 Day: Wednesday Time : 6.00pm – 8.00pm Category: History and Politics, Personal development, The Arts Venue : To be confirmed in office on start date Cost: €145 for twelve classes   This course introduces the early life and work of James Joyce through…

Tutor: Elaine Metcalfe, Bsc. Education & Training, MA Modern Irish History, Dip. Life Coaching, Certified Train-the-Trainer, DTM. *THIS IS A 24 WEEK COURSE, SPLIT INTO TWO TERMS OF 12 WEEKS – AUTUMN AND SPRING. Date: Oct 13, 2020 – Jan 26, 2021 Day: Tuesday Time : 6.00pm – 7.30pm Category: Venue : To be confirmed…

Due to the United States’ unrivalled status in the world today, the debates on American values and the mission of American democracy have become a matter of global concern. This programme introduces students to advanced study of American culture and politics, in both domestic and international contexts.

This programme consists of six taught modules and a 20,000 word dissertation. Accredited modules include: Revolutionary Ireland, 1789-1803; The American Irish, 1850-1920; Irish Communities in Early Modern Europe; Science and Enlightenment in Early Modern Europe; Race, gender and ethnicity in the United States in historical perspective; The evolution of popular culture 1750-1950; Oral History: Theory…