History at the University of Limerick is one of the most popular subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Students acquire and develop skills in research, analysis, presentation and debate by exploring key periods and themes in the history of Ireland, Europe and beyond.

Historical reasoning and imagination are essential human activities, and are the means through which we understand the changing role of individuals, societies and institutions.

Studying history at undergraduate, postgraduate or at doctoral level prepares the future graduate to be creative, imaginative, informed and articulate, ready to face the challenges of today's world.

UL History graduates are equipped with the skills to think critically, write analytically, and communicate effectively in order to navigate an increasingly complex world. They have acquired the analytical tools to critically distil historical information, to interpret meaning and determine what information is accurate as opposed to false. They are passionate about what history has to offer human understanding and wish to advance historical awareness and knowledge.

 

Latest News

Latest News
script viewing
25 Jan 2024

Department of History Script Viewings

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Limerick city
22 Jan 2024

Limerick History Research Seminar, spring 2024

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History Ireland
11 Jan 2024

Article publication: 'This silly, nasty, dirty custom’—tobacco production in Ireland'

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Latest Events

Latest Events
Leaving Cert Art History Revision Day
23 Mar 2024 - 24 Mar 2024

Leaving Cert Art History Revision Day 2024

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Contact the Department of History

The Department of History Office is located in the Main Building in Room C1076
The Head of Department is Dr. David Fleming
Individual staff members can be contacted through the details on their profile pages in the staff section
Email: history@ul.ie
Phone: +353 61 202280