301 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Ireland

Geography - Spatial Justice
This new Geography - Spatial Justice programme from Maynooth University is designed for students who wish to deepen their understanding of critical geographical ideas and themes and apply this knowledge to the most pressing societal and environmental challenges of the 21st century.

English - Modernities - Literature, Theory and Culture from the Romantics to the Present
This English - Modernities - Literature, Theory and Culture from the Romantics to the Present course at University College Cork introduces students to the advanced study of American and British literature and other cultural forms, from the eighteenth century to the present day, as well as to a selection of European and American theoretical works pertaining to the concept of ?modernity?.

Spanish
The Spanish degree delivered by the University College Cork is aimed at graduates who may want to be considered for a master’s course in the area of Hispanic studies subsequently (but do not have an honours degree in the field) or who may want to add the subject of the Higher Diploma in Arts to their qualifications.

Psychology - Work and Organisational Psychology
The Psychology - Work and Organisational Psychology degree delivered by the University College Cork is underpinned by three key themes that differentiate it from other programmes in Ireland. These themes are based on our school’s particular areas of expertise and address contemporary workplace concerns and challenges.

French
Under a Structured Research Programme like the French programme from Maynooth University students are supported in the development of their research by undertaking professional and specialist modules over the course of their research degree.

Italian
The Italian degree delivered by the University College Cork is a conversion course for those with a prior knowledge of Italian who want to study Italian language and culture to honours degree level. Competence in Italian language on entry should be equivalent to the standard in Italian achieved at the end of First Arts.

Sustainable Development, Agri-Food and Co-operatives
This Sustainable Development, Agri-Food and Co-operatives degree delivered by the University College Cork is offered by the Cork University Business School (CUBS) at University College Cork. Our focus is on a deeper understanding of co-operatives, sustainable development, and agri-food systems.
Geography
The Geography program offered by University College Dublin is a Human Geography Research Masters programme which is suitable for students who want to carry out research either with the view to progressing towards a PhD degree in the future or simply gaining the skill set that accompanies investiagtive research.

Women's Studies
The Women's Studies course delivered by the University College Cork involves a wide variety of possibilities for interdisciplinary study, and for contact with the community and other organisations dealing with women’s and gender issues.
Gender and Women's Studies
The Gender and Women's Studies programme of Trinity College Dublin provides a critical understanding of the current scholarship on the position and representation of gender in society.
Loss and Bereavement
We offer a programme degree in Loss and Bereavement at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. These programmes aim to equip practitioners and managers to promote and provide a range of appropriate supports in their communities, workplaces and professional practices, with a focus on impacting health, social and community systems and ultimately, enhancing the quality of life.
Peace and Conflict
The Peace and Conflict program offered by University College Dublin allows analysis of the different ways that religion, ethnicity and inequality combine to generate violence.

Superdiversity in Education, Organisations and Society
The Superdiversity in Education, Organisations and Society degree delivered by the University College Cork offers a truly European learning experience with an innovative hybrid learning architecture bringing together physical and virtual mobility.
Sociology
The core of the Sociology programme at the University College Dublin is a coherent programme of supervised research which requires that the student completes a thesis based on independent research. The primary purpose of this programme is to help the student develop the skills and competencies required to conduct research.
Equality Studies
The Graduate Diploma in Equality Studies from University College Dublin is the only programme of its kind in Europe and offers a unique opportunity to examine global equality issues from a range of perspectives.

English - Modernities Literature, Theory and Culture from the Romantics to the Present
This English - Modernities Literature, Theory and Culture from the Romantics to the Present degree delivered by the University College Cork introduces you to the advanced study of American, British, and Irish literature and other cultural forms, from the eighteenth century to the present day, as well as to a selection of theoretical works pertaining to the concept of ‘modernity’.

Digital Cultures (Online)
The Digital Cultures (Online) degree delivered by the University College Cork is delivered entirely through distance learning and explores and operates within the digital moment, developing knowledge, skills and critical awareness through theoretical engagement and critical practice.

Business (Economics and Finance Stream)
The Business (Economics and Finance Stream) programme from South East Technological University is a challenging one-year taught programme aimed at preparing graduates for a career in finance or in economics.

Transformative Practices in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The MA in Transformative Practices in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Atlantic Technological University Mayo Campus aims to respond to three specific challenges:

Social Policy (Online)
The Social Policy (Online) degree delivered by the University College Cork is a conversion course giving a foundation in the field of social policy for graduates who do not hold a social science degree. It can be studied full-time over one year or part-time over two years.