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How so Joe wrote: »Stumbled upon? Could you not have just looked at post #11?? :rolleyes:
Crap my bad:o Ah well, at least now there there's no excuses to miss it
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Hello future classmateJellytotsx wrote: »I'm doing the Irish History as well!!Glad to know that there actually people doing it!Anybody get any emails yet??Starting to panic a bit and i'm missing registration cause i'll be in Paris that week
I haven't heard anything yet! Well, apart form the bank giro for paying fees
I'm actually getting really worried about starting now... I haven't done history since my junior cert, and it seems like everyone else doing my course has degrees in it! 0 -
Your Text Here wrote: »Hello future classmate I haven't heard anything yet! Well, apart form the bank giro for paying fees
I'm actually getting really worried about starting now... I haven't done history since my junior cert, and it seems like everyone else doing my course has degrees in it!
Hello to you too! yep that's all i've gotten as well!so at least we're in the same boat!It might be a bit daunting, but last I hear Dr.Gerard Moran is the head of the hdip and he is possibly one of the nicest people i've ever dealt with in Maynooth,he is a certified ledge!!So don't worry you won't just be thrown in at the deep end! 
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Jellytotsx wrote: »Hello to you too! yep that's all i've gotten as well!so at least we're in the same boat!It might be a bit daunting, but last I hear Dr.Gerard Moran is the head of the hdip and he is possibly one of the nicest people i've ever dealt with in Maynooth,he is a certified ledge!!So don't worry you won't just be thrown in at the deep end!
I did the course last year and thought it was ok. I did history as part of my undergrad and while it definitely helped quite a bit, there were people in the class who had never done it and they seemed to be able to keep up.
There isn't really a head of the Hdip due to it being split into two semesters, but Gerard Moran was the supervisor of the second guided research project and I can confirm that he is indeed a legend! I missed a load of time at the start of the second semester cause my OH had an accident and he really helped me to get back on track with my work, I ended up doing fairly well, due in no small part to him.
One thing that's worth noting about the course is that you have take electives from undergrad history. I didn't realise this and it was my least favourite part.
Overall I found it to be worth doing, there's nothing to be daunted about, as long as you keep on top of your research projects you'll be fine. If either of you have any questions about it feel free to ask.0 -
perfectisthe wrote: »I did the course last year and thought it was ok. I did history as part of my undergrad and while it definitely helped quite a bit, there were people in the class who had never done it and they seemed to be able to keep up.
There isn't really a head of the Hdip due to it being split into two semesters, but Gerard Moran was the supervisor of the second guided research project and I can confirm that he is indeed a legend! I missed a load of time at the start of the second semester cause my OH had an accident and he really helped me to get back on track with my work, I ended up doing fairly well, due in no small part to him.
One thing that's worth noting about the course is that you have take electives from undergrad history. I didn't realise this and it was my least favourite part.
Overall I found it to be worth doing, there's nothing to be daunted about, as long as you keep on top of your research projects you'll be fine. If either of you have any questions about it feel free to ask.
Great stuff, great to hear from someone who has done the course. I've had Gerard Moran before and the man is a legend and very helpful. Cheers for the info. 0 -
Thanks so much! Your post has made me feel a bit betterperfectisthe wrote: »I did the course last year and thought it was ok. I did history as part of my undergrad and while it definitely helped quite a bit, there were people in the class who had never done it and they seemed to be able to keep up.
There isn't really a head of the Hdip due to it being split into two semesters, but Gerard Moran was the supervisor of the second guided research project and I can confirm that he is indeed a legend! I missed a load of time at the start of the second semester cause my OH had an accident and he really helped me to get back on track with my work, I ended up doing fairly well, due in no small part to him.
One thing that's worth noting about the course is that you have take electives from undergrad history. I didn't realise this and it was my least favourite part.
Overall I found it to be worth doing, there's nothing to be daunted about, as long as you keep on top of your research projects you'll be fine. If either of you have any questions about it feel free to ask.
You know how we have to do undergrad modules as our electives, how does that work the first week or two? Some of my friends did History for their undergrads, and they told me they had to sign up for their electives before the semester began as there was limits on the number of students that could do each module - however, H.Dip students don't register until after lectures begin Is there only a few places left on random modules then for us? 0 -
Doing the M.A. in local history but havent studied in a while am a graduate of good old nuim so am looking forward to it! first lecture is in the John Hume building which wasnt even there when i graduated Really looking forward to it! 0
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KizzyMonster wrote: »Starting my hdip tomorrow- First time setting foot on Maynooth campus!
I'M SO SCARED!!!!
HDIP in IT? Dont worry it'll be fun
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Your Text Here wrote: »Thanks so much! Your post has made me feel a bit better
You know how we have to do undergrad modules as our electives, how does that work the first week or two? Some of my friends did History for their undergrads, and they told me they had to sign up for their electives before the semester began as there was limits on the number of students that could do each module - however, H.Dip students don't register until after lectures begin Is there only a few places left on random modules then for us?
I was sent out an elective sheet via email about a week before the course started. It was first come first served, and I missed out on my first choice in semester one despite submitting my form the same day I received it! Pretty poorly organised in all fairness..
Also, unless you've already done history as an undergrad in maynooth, HY311 is compulsory as an elective in semester two and has a tutorial class. Make sure you sign up for the tutorials ASAP at the start of the semester, or you'll get stuck with a ridiculous time. On the plus-side, HY311 is a really good class, and one I learned a lot in despite being familiar with many of the topics already.
The electives are fairly easy to be honest, you already have a degree so undergrad classes should be fairly handy for you. It's the two research projects that are the tricky part. They're worth 50% of your marks and will take up most of your time. I didn't think much of the supervisor for the first one, he was far too hands off and didn't offer enough guidance. Having already done research methods and a pretty large dissertation as part of my undergrad, I was alright, but a few people seemed overwhelmed by it.
G. Morans's approach in semester two was perfect however, plenty of support and guidance, everyone seemed a lot happier with it.
EDIT: I should just add that G. Morans tutorial classes for the research project are no joke. He expects you to know the readings thoroughly, and he will absolutely GRILL you on them!0 -
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