MA in Archives and Records Management at UCD

The Heritage Council, in partnership with the School of History at University College Dublin (UCD), is proud to announce a new bursary to support students undertaking the MA in Archives and Records Management. This initiative is a key step in promoting greater diversity and inclusion within the Irish archival profession.

The bursary will cover 75% of tuition fees—amounting to €8,850—for one student enrolled in the professionally accredited MA programme, the only one of its kind in Ireland. The bursary is open to students who have already secured a place on the programme and may be used for either full-time or part-time study, offering flexibility for those with caring responsibilities or who wish to gain additional practical experience.

The bursary responds to growing concerns about the lack of diversity in the archival profession. The high cost of training, which is based in Dublin, has also been identified as a significant barrier to entry for many prospective students around the country who are unable to take up their places on the course due to the accommodation crisis and the high cost of rent.

Applications for the bursary will open in June for students who have been accepted into the MA programme for the upcoming academic year. The selection process will be overseen by a committee within the School of History, and the successful candidate will be notified in July.

This bursary is part of the Heritage Council’s broader strategy to support equity and access across all areas of heritage practice in Ireland.