Overview

The course aims to provide participants interested in local history with an opportunity to obtain formal training in the subject. This course sets out to provide students with a methodological approach to the research and writing of local history.

Career Options

The Local History program from Maynooth University is often used as an Access or Progression route to the BA Local Studies MH803.
The credits gained on the certificate course can be used for Recognition of Prior Learning on this part-time degree.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Academic and community-based local history in Ireland; Comparative traditions in other countries; Contemporary developments and challenges in the field of local history.
Primary and secondary sources; Guidelines for critical appraisal of sources.
Guidance on location and consultation of selected major sources.
Presenting Local History: Writing conventions; Oral/visual presentations; Fieldwork.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

Credits

20 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maynooth, Ireland

Disciplines

History

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Participants need to be 21 years of age or over on 1st January of the year in which the course commences.
As courses are delivered in keeping with adult education practice, participants will be expected to: be willing to engage with group activities and group learning; be willing to learn through dialogue and reflection on experience; have a level of literacy that is sufficient to complete the assessment requirements.

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Maynooth

Ireland

650 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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