Applying for a Masters in Ireland

The process of applying for a Masters in Ireland is pretty straightforward and does not require too much effort. Universities set their own criteria for admission but the basic requirement for almost all Masters courses in Ireland is that you hold a recognised Bachelors degree in a related field.

Some of the more competitive courses require that you have a certain grade (second-class honours or better) on your undergraduate course.

You'll need to apply directly to your university. They have all the information you need about the process, from making the application to the final decision. Don’t worry, even though it seems complicated, it is a fairly straightforward process and your university provides support at every step.

Whether you make the application to your university or through the application centre, you will be asked to submit a few documents to complete your application. You will need the following:

• Transcripts from your undergraduate degree. If you are still studying at the time of application, you will be provided with a provisional/conditional letter of admission. You will then have to submit your final mark once you have completed your degree. You will need an unconditional/final letter of admission to apply for your Irish student visa.
• A personal statement
• Language test results

In some cases you might be asked to attend an interview once you have submitted your application.

If you are planning to apply for a Medicine course, like the 4-year Graduate Entry Medicine Programme (GEP), you will need to take the GAMSAT which is a test developed by the Australian Council of Education Research (ACER).

Even though the official language of Ireland is Irish, the first language, and the language of instruction at universities, continues to be English. If you have not previously completed a degree in English, you will have to take an English language test.

The most popular English language tests are the IELTS and the TOEFL. Irish universities also accept the PTE Academic and the Cambridge Proficiency Test. Some universities might also accept the new Duolingo test as a valid proof of language proficiency. You should check with your university before deciding which language test is best for you.

Even though fluency in Irish is not a key skill sought after by employers, you can use your time in Ireland to learn a bit of this historic language.

You can also find detailed information on Masters study in Ireland along with their fees and the funding options available on our website.

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