History of the Family

Entry requirements

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2), BSc or BA) in a relevant discipline (e.g. History, Geography, Archaeology or Irish Studies)

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

• The university may shortlist and interview applicants as necessary.

Other Entry Considerations:

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme.

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

Months of entry

September

Course content

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in which history is a constituent subject.

• The university will shortlist and invite you to an interview.

Other Entry Considerations:

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme.

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

• Build advanced research and writing skills in the history of the family.

• Learn how to analyse historical sources and uncover the stories of families across time and place.

• Explore key themes such as migration, community, cultural identity, and social change.

• Gain experience in communicating your findings through essays, podcasts, blogs, and presentations.

• Design and complete an original research project on a topic that matters to you.

• Engage with a diverse learning community through a flexible, blended teaching model.

Information for international students

• Postgraduate Entry Requirements for International Students
• English Language Requirements

Email ULGlobal@ul.ie for further information.

Fees and funding

• Scholarships for International Students
• Sports Scholarships

Assessment