The History BSc (Hons) at University College Dublin offers you a profound exploration of how we arrived at our present, delving into the narratives that shape our understanding of the past. This undergraduate degree is ideal for students driven by curiosity about human experience, from the local to the global, and the interplay of fact and fiction. You will develop essential critical thinking, argument, and analysis skills, which are fundamental for successful careers across diverse sectors including media, government, culture, and education. This program provides a robust academic grounding in historical inquiry.
Studied full-time on campus over four years, your journey through Irish, European, and Global History will encompass political, cultural, social, and economic dimensions. You will engage with intensive training in research methods and historiography, with opportunities for an internship and study abroad in your third year. In your final year, you will design and undertake your own research programme, culminating in a dissertation and a showcase conference. You will graduate from University College Dublin equipped with advanced analytical capabilities and a deep understanding of historical context, prepared for a variety of professional pathways.