History - Research (Master of Arts / PhD)
Pursue an in-depth research degree in history and related humanities fields at the University of Limerick.
Best for:Best for humanities graduates seeking an independent, thesis-based postgraduate research degree in history or related disciplines.
Overview
The University of Limerick offers postgraduate research opportunities through its Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, specifically leading to an MA by Research or a PhD in History. Candidates engage in comprehensive independent research while completing transferable skills training in areas such as research methodologies, academic writing, and networking. Students enrolled in the MA by Research may have the opportunity to transfer to a PhD track after their first year. The programme culminates in an extensive academic thesis and, for doctoral candidates, a viva voce examination.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent academic research on an approved historical topic under faculty supervision
- Participate in generic and transferable skills training including research methodologies, statistics, and academic writing
- Engage with research networking, seminar series, and career planning sessions
- Produce a substantial written thesis of 60,000 words for an MA by Research or 100,000 words for a PhD
- Defend the doctoral thesis through an oral viva voce examination if enrolled in the PhD programme
Requirements
Degree required: Honours degree (minimum 2.1) or equivalent in a discipline appropriate to the proposed research area
Degree offered: Master of Arts / PhD
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Strong background in history or a closely related humanities discipline
- Demonstrated capability to conduct independent academic research and historical analysis
- Proficiency in academic writing and bibliographic management
- Applicants must normally hold an Honours bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.1 classification or equivalent
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How to apply
Interested applicants should prepare their research proposal and academic credentials, then submit their application through the official University of Limerick postgraduate application portal.
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- Academic transcripts
- Research proposal
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