UCD School of History is Ireland’s pre-eminent centre for historical teaching and research. The School has been a core part of the University since its foundation, and today it is home to a large and diverse group of historians, who teach and research the people, events and processes of the past. We are ranked amongst the top 100 history schools in the world (QS, 2020)
Meet the UCD School of History and discover what it is like to study with us. Hear more from our lecturers Prof. William Mulligan and Dr Jennifer Wellington as well as our Students and Graduates.
Video recorded at the UCD Open Day 2020.
UCD School of History also offers a variety of study options as part of UCD’s Access and Lifelong Learning programmes.
Lifelong Learning offers all adult learners the opportunity to explore a subject of their choice without the pressure of an examination.
Open Learning is a flexible way of studying part-time at UCD. Explore your history options for 2021 / 2022.
Learn more about Open and Lifelong Learning history options here.
Learn more about the Masters options for postgraduate study in history here.