Master in Modern Irish History (MPhil) - Trinity College

The Master in Modern Irish History (MPhil) introduces well-qualified Humanities or Social Sciences graduates to research in modern Irish history, to the problems currently addressed by historians, and to the methods they apply to study of the subject.

Drawing on the current interests of staff, the course is based on the rich resources of Trinity’s library and of the adjacent Dublin libraries and archives. The course provides opportunities for in-depth study of selected issues in modern Irish history. It also serves as an introduction to students wishing to pursue doctoral studies.

The Master in Modern Irish History (MPhil) is designed to provide students with knowledge of chosen areas of modern Irish history, and to develop research and organisational skills. The program is open to students of History and cognate disciplines.