Histories & Humanities Research Degrees
Pursue advanced postgraduate research across Classics, History, Art History, and Gender Studies at Trinity College Dublin.
Best for:Best for humanities graduates seeking advanced research degrees in history, classics, art history, or gender studies.
Overview
The School of Histories and Humanities at Trinity College Dublin invites applications for research-focused Master's and PhD programs across its core departments and centres. Comprising around 40 full-time academic staff, the School fosters an international research profile spanning classical, medieval, and modern history, art and architecture, philosophy, archaeology, and gender studies. Candidates undertake rigorous independent research culminating in a thesis under expert academic guidance. Flexible full-time and part-time study modes are available for admission cycles in March and September 2026.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent, original advanced research within the chosen discipline
- Prepare and write a substantial research thesis under faculty supervision
- Engage with academic literature, methodologies, and specialized archival or material sources
- Participate in departmental research seminars, workshops, and academic events
- Present research findings at scholarly conferences where appropriate
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant humanities discipline
Degree offered: Master in Letters (MLitt) or Doctor in Philosophy (PhD)
Language: English proficiency as per standard university postgraduate admission requirements
Instruction: English
- Strong academic background in history, classics, art history, or gender studies
- Demonstrated ability to formulate and execute independent research projects
- Proficiency in academic writing and critical analysis
- Familiarity with historical or qualitative research methodologies
- Applicants must meet general university postgraduate entry standards
- Eligible for full-time or part-time study arrangements
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-09-30
Applicants should submit their postgraduate application through the official Trinity College Dublin admissions portal. Ensure all required academic transcripts, proposals, and supporting documents are attached before the respective intake deadline. For exceptional retrospective admission inquiries, contact the Graduate Studies Office directly by email.
- CV
- Research proposal
- Academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
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