Program Overview
The Historical Archives at Maynooth University is a MA programme in Humanities over 18 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 Historical Archives 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
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Maynooth, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Historical Archives programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Records Management In The Digital Environment
- Digitisation 1
- Digitisation 2
- Archival Arrangement And Description
- Managing An Archives Collection
- Archival Science (An Introduction)
- Palaeography And Diplomatic
- Records Management
- Minor Thesis Completion
- Leadership And Project Management
- The Tradition And Organisation Of Print
- Electronic Archive Management Systems
- Records And Record-keeping In Ireland: Historical Perspectives
- Preservation Management
- Archival Arrangement And Description: Information Technology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- At least second class honours degree or equivalent in History. Holders of a degree of at least three years\xc2\x92 standing in any discipline can be admitted if they have a proven record of interest and involvement in the field of historical archives.
- Basic computer competence is also required. Candidates may be called for interview, and/ or for an assessment of their computer skills, as part of the selection process. Candidates are expected to be involved first-hand in archival work for the duration of the programme.
- 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
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2003-06-18
About Maynooth University
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 2003-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 18 months