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	Required	Ordinary level grade	Higher level grade
Irish		-	-
English		-	-
Language		-	-
Math		-	-
Science		-	-

Participants need to be 21 years of age or over on 1st January of the year in which the course commences. As courses are delivered in keeping with adult education practice, participants will be expected to: be willing to engage with group activities and group learning; be willing to learn through dialogue and reflection on experience; have a level of literacy that is sufficient to complete the assessment requirements.

Applications for this course are approved by the Department of Modern History, Maynooth University. Participants are required to hold an interest in local history together with an indication of capacity for the course.

Please Apply using our On Line Application System Here

For further information please contact  Kay on 01 708 6062 or e-mail kay.loughlin@mu.ie

An Easy Payment Plan is available upon registration.

Duration: Sept.2016-May 2017.

Content

Module 1

An introduction to academic and community-based local history in Ireland; Comparative traditions in other countries; Contemporary developments and challenges in the field of local history

Module 2

Introduction to primary and secondary sources; Guidelines for critical appraisal of sources;

Guidance on location and consultation of selected major sources

Module 3

Presenting Local History: Writing conventions; Oral/visual presentations; Fieldwork

Assessment Procedures

80% minimum attendance

Research Project

Participation in class

Campus venue: Maynooth University Trim Boyne Community School (Tel: 046 943 8000) Start Date: Oct. 2016 For Fees, Times and Days check with venue. •Drogheda, St Oliver's Community College (Tel: 041 9838390) Start Date: Oct. 2016. For Fees, Times and Days check with venue.

Duration: 100 hours part-time over one year.

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

	Year 1
	LOCAL HISTORY LH1 - LOCAL HISTORY Credits: 20 Compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory LOCAL HISTORY LH1A 20 Year-Long

Please apply using our Online Application System Here

For Further Information contact Kay on 01 708 6062 email kay.loughlin@mu.ie

An Easy Payment Plan is available upon registration.

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The NUI Certificate in Local History is often used as an Access or Progression route to the BA Local Studies MH803. The credits gained on the certificate course can be used for Recognition of Prior Learning on this part-time degree.

For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site