Course Description
Early Modern History (M.Phil.)
The M.Phil. in Early Modern History offers well-qualified graduates in History, the Humanities and the Social Sciences an introduction to research in the political, social, cultural and religious history of Ireland, Britain and Europe across the early modern period. This one-year course (or two years part-time) is designed to introduce students to a wide range of issues in, and approaches to, early modern history. It also provides students with training in research methods and skills. The course is built around Trinity College Library’s unparalleled resources for the period from the Reformation to the French Revolution. The course may also serve as an introduction to graduate study for students intending to pursue doctoral studies.
The core module for this course is From Reform to Revolution: Cultural Change and Political Conflict in Early Modern Europe. Students also choose two major of study, one in each term. Students complete a dissertation based on their own primary research.
Closing Date: 31st July 2022
College | Trinity College Dublin |
Course Location | Dublin |
Location Postcode | Dublin 2 |
Course Category | Arts & Humanities |
Awarding Body | Trinity College Dublin |
Awarding Body Details | M.Phil. |
Course Duration | 1 year full-time, 2 year part-time |
Entry Requirements | Applicants should normally have at least an upper second class (2.1) honours bachelor degree or equivalent (for example, GPA of 3.3) in history or a related discipline. Since places on the course are limited, applicants may be interviewed or asked to submit a writing sample for assessment. Offers will be made on a rolling basis. |
Phone | + 353-1-896 1791 |