M.Phil. Public History and Cultural Heritage
Course Overview
This M.Phil. in Public History and Cultural Heritage prepares high-calibre graduates to engage with how history is consumed, contested, and preserved in the public sphere. The program offers a unique blend of theoretical analysis and practical training, centered on a core module that explores cultural memory and the politics of commemoration. Students gain invaluable hands-on experience through a professional internship with one of Dublin's leading cultural institutions, culminating in a supervised dissertation or major project.
Key Program Highlights
- Professional internship with prestigious Dublin institutions like the National Museum or National Gallery of Ireland
- Core module on the construction of cultural memory and the politics of public commemoration
- Exclusive practitioner workshops with renowned novelists, artists, and museum directors
- Rigorous training in the conservation and presentation of contested cultural heritage
- Supervised dissertation or major project to develop and present original research
Course Overview
This M.Phil. in Public History and Cultural Heritage prepares high-calibre graduates to engage with how history is consumed, contested, and preserved in the public sphere. The program offers a unique blend of theoretical analysis and practical training, centered on a core module that explores cultural memory and the politics of commemoration. Students gain invaluable hands-on experience through a professional internship with one of Dublin's leading cultural institutions, culminating in a supervised dissertation or major project.
Key Program Highlights
- Professional internship with prestigious Dublin institutions like the National Museum or National Gallery of Ireland
- Core module on the construction of cultural memory and the politics of public commemoration
- Exclusive practitioner workshops with renowned novelists, artists, and museum directors
- Rigorous training in the conservation and presentation of contested cultural heritage
- Supervised dissertation or major project to develop and present original research
