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