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MA Modern Irish History 2015

  • 25-06-2015 10:31PM
    #1
    lesleyannk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭


    Hey :)

    I've been lucky enough to be offered a place in the MA in History programme starting in September, specializing in Modern Irish History. Just wondering if any past or current students could offer any insight into the course with regard to hours and course content? I've looked at all the info supplied by UCD but would be great to hear it first hand!

    Thanks in advance!

    Lesley


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  • #2
    gaiscioch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,534 ✭✭✭gaiscioch


    lesleyannk wrote: »
    Hey :)

    I've been lucky enough to be offered a place in the MA in History programme starting in September, specializing in Modern Irish History. Just wondering if any past or current students could offer any insight into the course with regard to hours and course content? I've looked at all the info supplied by UCD but would be great to hear it first hand!

    Thanks in advance!

    Lesley

    I'd think hard about how any MA will benefit your career, and is there another postgrad course which could be more beneficial for your career and the fees you're paying. Of course, I didn't think like that myself at the time but the years sometimes bring wisdom.

    Also, if I were determined to follow my heart with something like history, I'd choose a masters that I could convert to a PhD and have the PhD done in at most 3 years (any more time and I wouldn't touch it). At least there's a bit of distinction with a doctorate. Time is precious. It really is. Best of luck.


  • #3
    lesleyannk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭lesleyannk


    gaiscioch wrote: »
    I'd think hard about how any MA will benefit your career, and is there another postgrad course which could be more beneficial for your career and the fees you're paying. Of course, I didn't think like that myself at the time but the years sometimes bring wisdom.

    Also, if I were determined to follow my heart with something like history, I'd choose a masters that I could convert to a PhD and have the PhD done in at most 3 years (any more time and I wouldn't touch it). At least there's a bit of distinction with a doctorate. Time is precious. It really is. Best of luck.

    Thank you for the advice. However I have made all the necessary considerations and done my research. I'm happy with my decision.


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