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17 Online programmes in Humanities in Ireland

Writing and Literature (Hons)
This Writing and Literature (Hons) programme at the Atlantic Technological University is delivered fully online, facilitating wider access to this creative programme.

Gaelic Literature (Online)
This Gaelic Literature (Online) course delivered by the University College Cork provides students with an in-depth introduction to a distinctive body of literature, giving expression to the many identities of the Gaelic world, and extending over 1200 years, from monastic to modern times.

Spanish for Teachers
This Spanish for Teachers degree degree delivered by the University College Cork is designed as a blended programme using technology-enhanced learning as its primary mode alongside four or five in-person Saturday workshops per semester.

Irish Mythology and Folklore (Online)
The Irish Mythology and Folklore (Online) degree delivered by the University College Cork, explores Irish tradition, focussing both on the earliest and the most recent sources: medieval tales evoking the pre-Christian past; and the folklore of the last few generations.

History of the Family (Online)
The History of the Family (Online) course from University of Limerick combines the strengths of two historical traditions: the independent researcher of family history and the sub-discipline of the history of the family.

Religious Studies
If you’re a qualified teacher seeking a role in a Catholic primary school in the Republic of Ireland, this Religious Studies course at Dublin City University gives you the skills and knowledge to teach Catholic religious education and equips you with the necessary understanding to lead and live the ethos in a Catholic primary school.
History
The History program from Mary Immaculate College provides an opportunity for students to develop their abilities at postgraduate level, through a mix of taught modules, participation in a dynamic research seminar and completion of a research dissertation.
Christian Leadership in Education
The Christian Leadership in Education program at University of Limerick is designed to augment other qualifications participants may have achieved in areas of leadership and management so that they have the knowledge, competence and skills needed to lead a faith-based school.
Irish Regional History
The M.A. in Irish Regional History at Carlow College is a two-year, part-time blended programme. This unique course combines on-campus and online learning, allowing students to delve into the intricacies of regional history while developing essential research skills. Graduates will emerge equipped to engage with historical narratives in academic and public contexts.
Irish Regional History
The Postgraduate Diploma in Irish Regional History from Carlow College is a Level 9 qualification, delivered over 18 months in a blended format, combining on-campus and online classes. This programme offers a comprehensive introduction to advanced historical study, focusing on regional history, cultural heritage, and oral history practices.
Professional Ethical Legal Communication Issues informing NM Prescribing Clinical Practice - Micro-credential
This Professional Ethical Legal Communication Issues informing NM Prescribing Clinical Practice is for registered nurses and midwives who prescribe medications within their service, prescribers working in other jurisdictions who wish to come and work in Ireland and prescribe. Delivered live rather than prerecorded, the course offers real-time interaction and greater value.
Applied Linguistics
The Applied Linguistics program from Mary Immaculate College provide a broad-based course of study in language description (language systems; grammar, lexis, and phonology), theories of Applied Linguistics, theories of Second Language Acquisition, frameworks for the study of discourse, sociolinguistics, as well as specialist research skills for the empirical analysis of language in context.
Education Studies (Christian School Leadership) Online
The Master in Education Studies in (Christian School Leadership) Online at the Marino Institute of Education is an innovative and unique Masters course that draws on research, principles and practice in school leadership and Christian education in Ireland and internationally, in order to prepare current and future school leaders of Christian schools.
Theology
The Theology programme at Trinity College Dublin is a professional M.Th. degree designed for ministerial preparation. This public study mode course lasts three to four years, depending on whether students choose residential or blended learning. It integrates biblical studies with practical Christian ministry skills.
Individual Tuition
If you require intensive language training, or feel that a one-to-one approach is more suitable to your learning style, then our customised Individual Tuition course of the Emerald Cultural Institute is the most suitable option for you.
Applied Linguistics (Structured)
The Applied Linguistics (Structured) program from Mary Immaculate College is a four-year, full-time programme which includes a combination of taught modules (in Year 1 of the programme) and individual research, the principal component being the doctoral thesis.
Local History
The Local History from Mary Immaculate College meets the needs of graduates in history, or in related disciplines (e.g. Irish studies, human geography, archaeology or anthropology) who wish to carry out historical research, especially in relation to a particular locality.