Dr. Marc Mulholland

Professor

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Biography

Marc Mulholland is a Professor at the University of Oxford, specializing in Modern History. His research interests encompass Irish History, particularly during the Famine, as well as Political Thought arising from events such as the French Revolution. He is especially focused on supervising research related to twentieth-century Irish History and socialism. Mulholland has conducted extensive studies on Irish social classes, peasantry, and revolutionary movements, including Ulster Unionism and the Provisional IRA. He authored a biography of Terence O'Neill, who served as Prime Minister of Northern Ireland from 1963 to 1969, and has published significant works, including a comprehensive study of the Irish peasantry. His interest lies in the interplay of 'human nature' within historical processes. In addition to his academic work, he engages actively with DPhil and Masters students, guiding explorations into modern Irish history and socialism.

Research Interests

Irish History Political Thought Socialism Revolution

Courses

Prelims FHS Masters History British Isles VI History British Isles VII Special Subject: Northern Ireland Historiography Further Subject: Ireland General History IV History British Isles: Victorian Age Optional Subject: Rise Crisis European Socialisms Optional Subject: British Radicalism General History: European Twentieth Century

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
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Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.