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162 Master's degrees in Humanities in Ireland
History
The History programme at the University College Dublin welcomes applications from potential MLitt students.
Childrens Literature
The Childrens Literature programme of Trinity College Dublin offers an exciting opportunity to study a wide range of children's literature – a broad category that encompasses everything from picture books through to Young Adult fiction.

Chinese Studies
The Chinese Studies programme from Maynooth University offers research degree opportunities for students with a specific interest in the field of Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies which cuts across current offerings in languages and cultures within SMLLC.

German
The German course, University College Cork is aimed at graduates who may wish to be considered for a Masters programme in the subject area subsequently (but do not have an honours degree in the relevant area) or who may wish to add the Higher Diploma in Arts subject to their qualifications attainments.

Songwriting
The Songwriting programme from University of Limerick is for people who want to study the artistic practice of songwriting in depth.

History - Local History
The History - Local History course is offered by the University College Cork.

European History
The European History programme from Maynooth University is offered as a one-year full-time programme. It introduces participants to wider debates in European history and prepares them to complete a minor research thesis in conjunction with taught modules.

Writing
The MA in Writing at University of Galway is a one-year, full-time course. It covers a range of genres and forms, and it interacts with our other postgraduate offerings in Literature and Publishing, Drama and Theatre, and Film. The course thus builds on our strengths in the teaching of writing for page and stage, screen, journalism and other media.
Public History and Cultural Heritage
The Public History and Cultural Heritage programme of Trinity College Dublin is designed to provide students with a rigorous grounding in public history and to prepare high-calibre graduates in a unique and thorough fashion for the management of cultural heritage. We define ‘public history’ and ‘cultural heritage’ broadly.
Linguistics
The Linguistics programme of Trinity College Dublin has been running for nearly 30 years. The students have in some cases come from language professions, or direct from undergraduate degrees which include language-centred elements.
Literary Translation
The Literary Translation programme of Trinity College Dublin is a unique opportunity to develop a wide range of practical skills related to translation, while also building a strong understanding of the theory and history of translation thought and a keen critical eye.

History of the Family (ONLINE) - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year History of the Family (ONLINE) - Pre-Master's Programme from OnCampus Ireland at University of Limerick offers successful students guaranteed progression* to a range of partner universities.

History of the Family (Online)
The History of the Family (Online) course from University of Limerick combines the strengths of two historical traditions: the independent researcher of family history and the sub-discipline of the history of the family.

English
The English course from University of Limerick offers a multicultural learning environment where you’ll develop independent research and self-directed learning skills essential for your future career.

Drama and Theatre Studies
The Drama and Theatre Studies programme at University of Galway is a dynamic and practice-rich programme based at the O’Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance. It blends critical study with hands-on theatre-making, allowing students to shape their learning across areas such as Irish drama, playwriting, directing, applied theatre, and performance theory.

Irish and Global Conflict History - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year Irish and Global Conflict History - Pre-Master's Programme from OnCampus Ireland at University of Limerick offers successful students guaranteed progression* to a range of partner universities.
Contextual Theologies and Interfaith Relations
Contextual Theologies and Interfaith Relations is offered by Trinity College Dublin. The M.Phil. in Contextual Theologies and Interfaith Relations is an interdisciplinary course that explores the inherent contextuality and pluralism of theological reflection, and especially their implications for inter- and intra-faith relations.
Philosophy
With the Philosophy programme from University College Dublin, you will develop your skills of critical analysis in both speech and writing, precision and clarity in your self-expression and a much more nuanced appreciation of central philosophical questions.
Clinical Speech and Language Studies (Dysphagia)
The Clinical Speech and Language Studies (Dysphagia) programme of Trinity College Dublin offers qualified speech and language therapists who already have a license to practise an opportunity to develop specialist skills in all aspects of dysphagia (swallowing disorders) in both adult and paediatric populations.

Modern Irish
The Modern Irish degree delivered by the University College Cork includes modules on literature in Irish, the Irish language and Irish manuscripts and palaeography.