An analytical examination of the principal social, legal, political, institutional and religious topics in early/medieval Irish history.
An introduction to the main political, social and intellectual developments in Europe and America from the seventeenth to the early nineteenth centuries.
A survey of the course of European history from 1815 to 1914, emphasising the development of nationalism, and the transition from monarchy to both democracy and modern dictatorship.
An exploration of the central themes of nineteenth century and early twentieth century American history from 1815 to 1945, including westward expansion, the Civil War and its aftermath, immigration and urbanisation, the First World War, isolationism and the New Deal.
A thematic exploration of politics, rebellion, conquest, colonisation, religion, social conditions and cultural life in Ireland from the early sixteenth to the late eighteenth centuries.
An investigative course on the nature of history as a discipline; the purpose, value and limitations of historians; and selected specific case studies.
B.A. students follow the Off Campus Programme for both semesters of the third year. This is comprised of international study placement and / or relevant work placement. History students, who wish to study abroad, are advised by department staff on the availability of appropriate courses. Guidance is also provided for those who wish to use the opportunity to begin research work for final year projects in History.
B.Ed. students follow the Education Programme of classroom experience for the Autumn Semester of the third year. They then return to college to join the B.A. class for the taught modules of the History programme.
Students choose TWO modules from the following HI4728, HI4734, HI4738, HI4748, HI4758
A review of the origins, development and complexity of the Irish Nationalist and Unionist traditions, their inter-relationship in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries with particular focus on contemporary Northern Ireland.
A general survey of Irish archaeology from the earliest period of human occupation on the island to the early medieval period. In addition to the study of material culture and field monuments, there is emphasis on topics which are the subject of debate and dispute among archaeologists.
An exploration and analysis of the Ireland’s relationship with the British Empire/Commonwealth in the period 1850-1948.
An examination of the Irish in the United States during this period with particular emphasis on ethnicity and assimilation.
An examination of the history of ideas and science in early modern Europe concentrating on the two key intellectual developments of the period: the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment. The major thinkers of the period will be analysed and intellectual change will be placed in its social and political contexts.
Students choose TWO modules from the following HI4717, HI4718, HI4737
Europe and the Wider World since 1914.
A critical examination of the Irish historical experience in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, concentrating particularly on agrarian and religious developments, and the evolution of the independent Irish state.
A study of the main events and issues that shaped the United States during this period. Political, social and cultural events are examined as well as the role of the USA in the wider world.
An opportunity for personal work / study, with limited supervision, on an approved historical topic of special interest to the student; an opportunity to develop research and presentation skills.
Students choose TWO modules from the following HI4728, HI4734, HI4738, HI4748, HI4758
A review of the origins, development and complexity of the Irish Nationalist and Unionist traditions, their inter-relationship in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries with particular focus on contemporary Northern Ireland.
A general survey of Irish archaeology from the earliest period of human occupation on the island to the early medieval period. In addition to the study of material culture and field monuments, there is emphasis on topics which are the subject of debate and dispute among archaeologists.
An exploration and analysis of the Ireland’s relationship with the British Empire/Commonwealth in the period 1850-1948.
An examination of the Irish in the United States during this period with particular emphasis on ethnicity and assimilation.
An examination of the history of ideas and science in early modern Europe concentrating on the two key intellectual developments of the period: the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment. The major thinkers of the period will be analysed and intellectual change will be placed in its social and political contexts.