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Postgraduate Courses

History offers a number of research degrees:‌

Taught Programme

MA (History)

PhD Programmes

Students who are interested in doing a PhD in History should, in the first instance, contact Prof. Enrico Dal Lago (enrico.dallago@universityofgalway.ie), Director of Postgraduate Studies in History, sending the following:

A 1,000-word PhD Proposal which identifies a central research question in a specific field or area of research in History, outlines a methodology, and gives a brief outline of the potential sources to be used, with a short Bibliography at the end.
A short CV.

The final deadline for PhD Applications is mid-July, but prospective PhD students in History are encouraged to send the above material to Prof. Dal Lago as soon as possible.

PhD Handbook AY25-26

History (Structured PhD) (including a taught element)
History (PhD by Research only)
History (MLitt) (Reseach only, full time or part-time)

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

There are a number of grants and awards available to EU and non-EU postgraduates:

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

A degree in History is clearly a good preparation for a career as a teacher, archivist, librarian, historical consultant, or genealogist. But most History graduates go on to careers where it will be the skills they have learned, rather than the specific knowledge that will be of use to them. Recent History graduates are working in journalism (newspapers, radio, and television), applied communications, human resource management, the diplomatic service, financial services, computer hardware and software companies, the Garda Síochána, and in administration. Some have pursued careers in law and a small number in business. Even for those who are not going to pursue careers directly related to history, the opportunities for more in-depth study offered by a Masters degree can be a rewarding experience - and it is one which is often well-regarded by employers.