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Tuition EUR 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2030-06-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Ireland, part of the National University of Ireland
Language English

Program Overview

The European History at Maynooth University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the European History programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Maynooth, Ireland

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the European History programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Approaches to european history (research module)
  2. Readings in modern european history I
  3. Language acquisition module 1 (european history)
  4. Explanatory strategies (european history research module ii)
  5. Readings in modern european history ii
  6. Language acquisition module ii (european history)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The normal admission requirement is at least a 2nd Class Honours Degree in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Candidates may be asked to attend an interview. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.


English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 5,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Maynooth University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Maynooth University

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Maynooth University

Ireland, part of the National University of Ireland

Maynooth University is a constituent university of the National University of Ireland in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland. Maynooth University was formerly known as National University of...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2030-06-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-18
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months