About MA Medieval Studies in University College Dublin
UCD is a university with real depth and breadth of expertise in medieval studies, located in a city with a rich medieval heritage. The study of the Middle Ages has flourished at UCD for over a century, and the MA Medieval Studies takes an interdisciplinary approach, offering modules across a variety of disciplines, including Archaeology, Art History, Classics, English, History, Languages, and Music. Classes are designed around small-group sessions in which students work with a specialist in the field and are allowed to develop their own areas of interest and research skills to produce a dissertation. UCD’s archives hold some of Ireland’s most important medieval manuscripts, and the library’s resources include the source collections and databases essential for medieval scholarship.
- Interdisciplinary approach to the Middle Ages
- Small group work
- Opportunity to pursue individual research interests
Our graduates progress to a wide range of interesting careers.
Many of our alumni work in international business, foreign affairs and Dublin's vibrant tech sector, where a background in the humanities is particularly valued. Other graduates work in senior positions across a diverse range of industries including education, the media, NGOs and the Arts, while some continue on to PhD research.
Academic qualification equivalents
- A university degree in related subject
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: A minimum overall score of 7.0 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. The non-academic version is not accepted.
- TOEFL: A minimum score of 100 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with a score of at least 20 in each section.
- PTE: Minimum of 65 and at least 59 for each item.
University College Dublin Highlights
| Founded |
1854 |
| University Type |
Public University |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Total number of Students |
33,000+ |
| Total number of Graduate Students |
9,645 |
| Number of International Students |
8,428 |
| % of International Staff |
30% |
| No. of Campuses |
3 |
| No. of Accommodation Complexes |
8 |
| Global Employability Ranking |
#1 in Ireland
#78 in World |
| Acceptance rate |
10-20% |
| Retention rate (1st year) |
94% |
| Average Cost of Attendance |
About 23,800 EUR |
| Research funding |
122.4 million EUR |
| Applications Accepted |
Online |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Intake Type |
Semester wise |
| Mode of Program |
Full time and online |
| Official Website |
ucd.ie |
University College Dublin Average Tution Fees And Other Expenses
- University fees are fixed each year, however additional expenses while studying in Ireland must be planned beforehand.
- Tuition fee for the academic year 2020-2021 is given below:
Tuition Fee
| Programmes |
Undergraduate |
Graduate |
| Arts and Humanities |
18,700 |
7,955-11,885 |
| Business |
18,700 |
7,955-11,885 |
| Engineering and Architecture |
24,200 |
8,915-13,360 |
| Social Sciences and Law |
18,700 |
7,955-11,885 |
| Health and Agricultural Sciences |
24,200 |
8,915-13,360 |
| Science |
24,200 |
8,915-13,360 |
University College Dublin Cost Of Living
| Types of Expense |
Monthly Cost (EUR) |
| Rent |
835 |
| Food |
250 |
| Electricity/Gas/Bins |
30 |
| Travel |
80 |
| Books and materials |
70 |
| Clothes or Medical |
45 |
| Mobile phone |
20 |
| Miscellaneous |
130 |
| Total |
1,460 |