Study abroad in Cork, Ireland: Most popular universities for Modern History.

Are you thinking of studying Modern History, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Modern History in Cork, Ireland. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



1

University College Cork

UCC are an award-winning institution with a history of independent thinking stretching back over 170 years. UCC is proud to be ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world. Our beautiful university opened its gates to just 115 students in 1849. They now have a student population of over 21,000.
Read moreRead less
Test your English language proficiency

Most popular Modern History programmes for international students in Cork

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Modern History degree in Cork.

1

Medieval History

University College Cork

The MA in Medieval History at University College Cork is a taught, one-year course that gives you the research skills to investigate and interpret the literary and artistic culture of the Middle Ages, particularly of early Ireland and Britain.
Read moreRead less
2

Print English - Modernities: American and British Literature and Film

University College Cork

This Print English - Modernities: American and British Literature and Film MA from the University College Cork will introduce you to an advanced level of study of literature and film in English from the Romantic period to the present day by focusing on three key movements of the period: Romanticism, Modernism, and Postmodernism.
Read moreRead less
3

History

University College Cork

This comprehensive programme in History at University College Cork is exceptionally flexible and customisable. It offers a work placement, explores Public History and grants the freedom to choose between four pillars (Medieval and Renaissance, Media, Irish and International/European History).
Read moreRead less

Study abroad in English

To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

Test your English language proficiency

About Modern History

Modern History degrees study international political economy, the history of cultural identity and cooperation, and integration between countries. Modern History courses analyse the period starting from the Renaissance and the changes that took place around the world until the twentieth century. Modern History graduates usually become museum curators, archivists, or journalists.

Related disciplines

Test your English language proficiency

Book an IELTS test