301 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Ireland

Sociology
Sociology at University College Cork is a conversion course for students who have already completed an undergraduate degree. The course is ideal for anyone who wants to study an intensive course in Sociology in one year and apply for further studies at MA level in Sociology. Alternatively, you may simply wish to add a higher diploma to your existing qualifications.

Psychology
The Psychology course from the University of Limerick is designed for graduates who want to become graduate members of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).

International Relations
The MA in International Relations at Dublin City University is designed to provide you with the tools to understand our rapidly changing world and the long list of challenges and opportunities we’re facing.
Sociology
The MA Sociology programme at University College Dublin provides a broad range of cutting-edge analytical and research skills to better understand significant social issues and problems in contemporary society, and how to act to change them.
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from Trinity College Dublin is designed for individuals who are interested in working within a psychoanalytic framework.
Contemporary Criminology
The Master of Arts in Contemporary Criminology from Dublin Business School is a programme that provides learners with the theoretical background and practical skills to apply their criminological knowledge efficiently and productively to evaluate crime and criminal actors in a range of contexts and to develop preventative measures and interventions to crime.

Spanish for Teaching at Post Primary Level
The Spanish for Teaching at Post Primary Level programme from Maynooth University is intended for candidates who already possess a Professional Masters of Education (PME), or equivalent, or those who intend to pursue a PME upon completion.
Social Policy
This Social Policy, HDip from University College Dublin is designed to enable students to have the opportunity to pursue further training and careers in Social Work or Social Policy.
Literature and Culture
The MA in Literature & Culture is our flagship MA programme in English-language Literature and Culture at University College Dublin. Students work with leading international scholars and world-class teachers, who have expertise in a wide range of areas, from the literature of the Middle Ages to the modern and contemporary.

Strategic Learning and Development
The Strategic Learning and Development program at Dublin City University is the only graduate programme of its kind in Ireland, an innovative partnership between DCU and the Learning & Development Institute, the professional body representing Learning & Development Professionals in Ireland.
Politics and Data Science
The B.Sc. in Politics and Data Science (Hons) at University College Dublin offers a unique blend of political theory and data analysis. This programme is designed to provide students with essential skills for navigating the complexities of modern governance and public policy. The duration and attendance format details are not specified.

European Studies (Double Degree)
The European Studies (Double Degree) at University of Limerick gives you the opportunity to study European politics, law, economics, and culture from multiple perspectives, while living and learning in both Ireland and Germany.

Anthropology
The Anthropology programme at Maynooth University is an advanced degree in socio-cultural anthropology in which students are given a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical underpinnings of the discipline, a block of modules that open up and explore the conceptual and methodological core of the discipline, and a series of specialised modules that show the range of socio-cultural anthropology

Medieval Irish Studies
The Medieval Irish Studies programme from Maynooth University enables students to explore the rich tradition of medieval Irish literature and intellectual culture, from the early medieval period and the advent of Christianity until the coming of the Normans at the end of the 12th century.

Law - Policing, Crime and Security
The Law - Policing, Crime and Security programme at Dublin City University explores the theory and practice of policing; criminology, crime analysis, criminal procedure; contemporary global security issues.

International Development
The International Development degree from Maynooth University is designed to prepare participants for work in International Development in a community, local government, youth/adult education or NGO setting.
Economics
The Higher Diploma in Economics at University College Dublin is designed for students who wish to undertake further postgraduate study such as the taught Masters but whose undergraduate degree does not reach the required standard in economics.

International Finance
This International Finance programme at University of Galway is specifically designed with dedicated courses to deepen students’ understanding of the forces driving the global economy and the operations of the international financial markets.

Psychology (Conversion)
This one-year conversion Psychology (Conversion) course offered at of the Dublin City University will help you take the next steps on your psychology career path and gain a Psychological Society of Ireland pre-professional qualification.
Applied Positive Psychology Well-being and Health
The Applied Positive Psychology Well-being and Health program offered by Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland is designed for professionals across various industries such as healthcare, education, finance, retail, IT, government, professional services and others who are interested in the application of positive psychology.