Global History

It is suitable for students who have previously studied history, as well as for graduates of related subjects like law, business and economics, modern languages, or social sciences. All of our teaching at postgraduate level consists of seminar style debates led by a world-class researchers. We do not lecture postgraduate students. Our courses will help you to understand and critically think about the latest international scholarship upon the subjects that interest you most.



The combination of international, comparative, and global history perspectives that is unique to the UCD Global History MA will help you to better understand the ways in which enhanced global integration has shaped and continues to shape the world.

Stage 1 - Core

Disseminating History HIS42020

Global History MA Methods HIS42470

Dissertation HIS42880



Stage 1 - Option

The Digital Humanities HIS32730

Origins of Modern Diplomacy HIS41780

Research Collaboration HIS42380

Global Revolutions HIS42390

French Colonial Identities HIS42810

One World, One Health HIS42820

Modern Asia HIS42840

NATO’s Wars: From Bosnia to Afghanistan HIS42850

The Body in Modern Warfare HIS42860

Minimum of 2.1 or international equivalent BA History or a cognate subject. Minimum of 2.1 in BA History or a cognate subject.

The following entry routes are available:

MA Global History FT (Z347)

Duration 1 Years

Attend Full Time

Deadline: Rolling*



MA Global History PT (Z348)

Duration 2 Years

Attend Part Time

Deadline: Rolling*



* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised.

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Z347 - Full-Time: 1 Year

Z348 - Part Time: 2 Years



Mode of delivery: Face-to-Face

MA Global History (Z347) Full Time

EU fee per year - € 7315

nonEU fee per year - € 19900


MA Global History (Z348) Part Time

EU fee per year - € 4390

nonEU fee per year - € 9950


***Fees are subject to change


Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.

Careers & Employability

Our graduates progress to a wide range of interesting careers.

Many of our alumni work in international business, foreign affairs and Dublin's vibrant tech sector, where a background in the global humanities is particularly valued. Other graduates work in senior positions across a diverse range of industries including education, the media, NGOs and the Arts, whilst some continue on to PhD research.