The Public History & Cultural Heritage MA at the University of Limerick is your gateway to understanding and shaping how history is presented and experienced beyond academia. In a world increasingly focused on heritage, memory, and public engagement with the past, this Master's degree equips you with the critical skills to navigate complex historical narratives and their contemporary relevance. You will explore theories of public history, digital heritage, and historical research practice, preparing you for a dynamic career in a field that bridges scholarly inquiry with public impact. This programme is ideal for those passionate about making history accessible and meaningful to diverse audiences.
This intensive one-year full-time Master's degree is delivered on campus, immersing you in a vibrant academic community. You will engage with compulsory modules covering the theory and practice of public history, digital communication, and historical research, alongside a significant internship or directed reading component. The culmination of your studies will be a dissertation, allowing you to delve deeply into a research project of your choice. You will graduate with a Master of Arts degree, prepared for roles in museums, archives, heritage organisations, community history projects, or further academic research.