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Eddie Baker, BA, MA

Fee £50.00 (concession rate £40.00) - fee will amend when you select the appropriate fee rate below.

New Year 2027

5 weekly sessions on Tuesdays 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm, starting 19 January

In the late 1950s to the early 1970s, Ireland embarked on a programme of economic modernisation and a campaign to join the European Economic Community (EEC). Although the 1960s is often seen as a period when Ireland began to embrace free trade and rising living standards, the country remained socially conservative in areas such as religion, politics, and family life. This course will examine why and to what extent Ireland evolved during the 1960s, exploring developments in the economy, culture, and politics, as well as the limited progress in women’s rights. It will compare experiences north and south of the border, consider how Ireland differed from Britain and continental Europe, and assess how the outbreak of the Troubles influenced life across the island.

This class will be offered in hybrid form, i.e. you can attend on QUB campus or online

Further reading: Sixties Ireland: Reshaping the Economy, State and Society, 1957-1973 by Mary E. Daly. First edition.; 2016

Support Requirements

If as a result of your disability you have support requirements, please complete a support needs form and return it 3 weeks before your class commences. The form is available to download here under the Facilities and Support for Disabled Students section or contact the office on 90 973323.

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