History

History (group 2 subject) CAO Code: MH101 | CAO Points 2021: 338

For full details of MH101 minimum entry requirements see p. 42.

> History is the systematic examination of human experience over time.

It attempts to explain the origins and evolution of the societies we live in, from as many points of view as possible. > History explores the complex processes of social and economic change, the choice of one set of political or ethical values over another, the context in which new ideas arise, and much more. > The written word is one way of gathering information about the past, but new technologies and research methods allow for the study of history to take place through other mediums.

Why choose this subject? > The Department’s long-standing reputation for excellence and leadership in historical scholarship both in Ireland and abroad is key to the popularity of History at Maynooth. > We have kept our discipline vibrant, engaging and of practical value to students. We provide a solid grounding in the practice of history and boast expertise in a wide range of specialist topics such as life in medieval Ireland, the intersection of

American and world history, the First World War, and gender and sexual politics.

Course structure

1st year

BA Bachelor of Arts - Single Major, Double Major, Major/Minor or as a Minor

History and 1 other subject to degree level. > Take either 15 or 30 credits of History > Choose up to 3 other subjects including Critical Skills from the 5 groups available (maximum 1 subject per group – see groups table p. 45) 2nd year and Final year Or

> Continue with History and 1 other 1st year subject > Students who pass either 15 or 30 credits of History in 1st year may take History as part of a Double

Major, a Major/Minor or a Minor from 2nd year > Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year (see p. 13 for details)

Erasmus/Study Abroad option after 2nd year Single Major History from 2nd year

> At least 50 credits of History in each year > Students who achieve 50% or more in either the 15 or 30 credits of 1st year history may transfer to the Single Major in History from 2nd year > Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year (see p. 13 for details)

Erasmus/Study Abroad option after 2nd year

For MH101 subject groups table go to p. 45

Possible topics

1st year

> Introduction to medieval history > Making the modern world:

Themes in History (globalisation). > Europe in the Early Modern World > Picturing the Renaissance > The birth and death of Yugoslavia > A History of Warfare from Plato to

NATO > Decline and rise of the Irish Country

House, 1845 to the present > The Holy Roman Empire > Religion and conflict in Ireland since 1930 > The making of the modern Middle East

2nd year Final year

History (group 2 subject) (continued)

St. Joseph's Square, South Campus

Options after graduation?

> History graduates are particularly skilled in assessing the causes and repercussions of changes in our present world. Critical thinking, analysis, research, writing and oral communication skills are adaptable to various work environments.

> Arts and heritage administration, historical and other research (both private and public sector), archives and museums, computer services, library and information services, management consultancy, the diplomatic and civil service, public office, university administration, youth work, personnel management, banking, radio and TV, journalism, public relations, teaching at all levels, even air traffic control!

Postgraduate courses we currently offer include:

> MA in European History > MA in Irish History > MA in Military History and Strategic Studies

History is also available in

MH109: BA Media Studies p. 171 MH502 LWD: BCL (Law and Arts) p. 184 “ Maynooth always appealed to me because there’s a great community spirit on campus and around the town - in fact I’ve never met a graduate that didn’t love their time in Maynooth!

While I didn’t realise it at the time, being an Arts graduate opens up so many career possibilities; the skills I gained during my time in Maynooth, from research, writing, and analytical thinking, have all benefitted my career greatly including my time working in a sales and marketing role in KPMG.”

eMiLY, GrAduAte

Contact us

Maynooth University Department of History, Rhetoric House  + 353 1 708 3729

 history.department@mu.ie  www.maynoothuniversity.ie/history @MaynoothHist @maynoothhistory

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