Program Overview
The MA European History (UNICA) is a two-year, interdisciplinary Master's program that focuses on comparative analysis of European history. Taught in English, it allows students to study at up to three different universities in Dublin, Berlin, Oslo, Paris, Rome, and Vienna. The program equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary for advanced graduate research or careers in fields such as international business, foreign affairs, and academia.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MA European History (UNICA) is a two-year, interdisciplinary, comparative Master's program offered in partnership with universities in six European capitals: Dublin, Berlin, Oslo, Paris, Rome, and Vienna. Students can choose to study at two or three of these universities, beginning and completing their program at their host university. The program focuses on the comparative analysis of European history, equipping students with the ability to understand historical problems within a comparative framework. It is taught in English, with some modules offered in the local language. The program is designed for students interested in European history who intend to pursue advanced graduate research. It provides excellent preparation for a PhD in European history and equips students with a wide range of skills for the international job market.
Objectives:
- To analyze key historical problems using primary sources in different languages.
- To assess different methodological approaches in the study of European history.
- To understand key problems in European history within a comparative framework.
- To undertake original research, underpinned by critical thinking.
Outline:
The MA European History is a two-year program divided into four phases (two winter and two summer terms). It has a modular structure, with 120 Credit Points (CP) - 30 CP each term. All students will study in at least two different universities, with a minimum of 30 ECTS credits obtained abroad. The Master's thesis is written in English and supervised by academic staff from two of the partner universities.
Modules:
Modules cover topics such as:
- The First World War
- Political violence
- Comparative revolutions
- Communism
- European imperialism
- Gender in modern history
Teaching:
The program is taught in English, with some modules offered in the local language.
Careers:
Graduates of the MA European History program progress to a wide range of careers, including:
- International business
- Foreign affairs
- Dublin's vibrant tech sector
- Senior positions in education, media, NGOs, and the Arts
- PhD research
Other:
- The program encourages students to think about European history within a comparative framework, comparing regions, nations, or other categories of analysis.
- The structure of the program encourages students to identify the partners within the consortium best suited to developing their specific research interests and other skills.
- The mobility of the program enables students to develop their own transnational networks with researchers and fellow students throughout Europe.
- MA European History (Z222) Full Time
- EU fee per year - € 9100
- nonEU fee per year - € 22600
- Tuition fees are charged for the first year of the programme only.
- UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme.
