301 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Ireland
Hunter-Gatherer Archaeology
The MSc and Graduate Diploma in Hunter-Gatherer Archaeology at the University College Dublin is for students interested in the fascinating and remarkable world of hunter-gatherers. It is often claimed that humans have spent 90-99% of their existence as hunter-gatherers.

Applied Social Studies
This Applied Social Studies programme is offered by Maynooth University. Interested individuals are encouraged to make an informal approach to the Department to discuss their proposal and establish an initial fit between their interests and the Departments research priorities and expertise.

International Development
International Development from University of Galway is deigned to equip you with the knowledges and skills to tackle the most urgent concerns of international development in the world today.

German
The German course, University College Cork is aimed at graduates who may wish to be considered for a Masters programme in the subject area subsequently (but do not have an honours degree in the relevant area) or who may wish to add the Higher Diploma in Arts subject to their qualifications attainments.
Geopolitics and the Global Economy
The Geopolitics and the Global Economy programme from University College Dublin will provide you with an opportunity to develop reading, writing and critical thinking skills in those areas, from a variety of perspectives and covering a number of world regions.

European History
The European History programme from Maynooth University is offered as a one-year full-time programme. It introduces participants to wider debates in European history and prepares them to complete a minor research thesis in conjunction with taught modules.
Public History and Cultural Heritage
The Public History and Cultural Heritage programme of Trinity College Dublin is designed to provide students with a rigorous grounding in public history and to prepare high-calibre graduates in a unique and thorough fashion for the management of cultural heritage. We define ‘public history’ and ‘cultural heritage’ broadly.
Environment, Society and Culture
The Environment, Society and Culture program from Mary Immaculate College focuses on the interplay between natural environment and human society, and covers a range of advanced topics across human and physical geography, drawing heavily on MIC staff research expertise.

History of the Family (ONLINE) - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year History of the Family (ONLINE) - Pre-Master's Programme from OnCampus Ireland at University of Limerick offers successful students guaranteed progression* to a range of partner universities.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Humanitarian Action
The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree Programme in International Humanitarian Action is an inter-university multidisciplinary postgraduate programme that provides high quality academic education and professional competencies for personnel working or intending to work in the area of humanitarian action.
Archaeology
The Archaeology program offered by University College Dublin is the discipline of things, exploring how people in the past created unique societies through their construction, use and perception of landscapes, plants, animals and things.

Health and Social Inclusion
Are you passionate about health and social inclusion? Do you want to learn how to help break down barriers impacting marginalised communities? Join this Health and Social Inclusion program at Dublin City University

Sociology
The Sociology offered by Maynooth University aims to provide high quality research training in a lively intellectual atmosphere.

Irish and Global Conflict History - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year Irish and Global Conflict History - Pre-Master's Programme from OnCampus Ireland at University of Limerick offers successful students guaranteed progression* to a range of partner universities.
Philosophy and Public Affairs
The MA in Philosophy and Public Affairs from University College Dublin is especially designed for those people with an interest in public policy debates, e.g. in journalism, the civil service, public policy research institutes, etc.. At the same time, it will be useful for any job requiring a subtle understanding of debate and disagreement, or requiring close attention to texts.

Adult Guidance Counselling
The Adult Guidance Counselling programme from Maynooth University is designed to meet the learning needs of guidance counselling practitioners who are seeking to build on their initial guidance qualification to develop their capacity to engage in critical reflection on their practice and contribute to the profession.

Irish and Global Conflict History
This Irish and Global Conflict History programme from the University of Limerick explores Irish and international conflict during the twentieth century - the most violent period in recorded history.

European Studies (Double Degree with German University) - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year European Studies (Double Degree with German University) - Pre-Master's Programme from OnCampus Ireland at University of Limerick offers successful students guaranteed progression* to a range of partner universities.

Social Media Communications
This Social Media Communications MA programme offered at Dublin City University examines the complex impact of social media and the internet in areas as diverse as business, politics and culture. Such knowledge is vital as digital media have become central to communication and information ecosystems, as well as our everyday existence.

Spanish for Teaching at Post Primary Level
The Spanish for Teaching at Post Primary Level programme from Maynooth University aims to provide domestic and international candidates with an opportunity to complete the subject-specific credits they require in order to be able to submit themselves for accreditation through the Teaching Council of Ireland.