Masters Degrees in Public Policy, Ireland

The Graduate Diploma is aimed primarily at students who have an undergraduate qualification in a non-cognate discipline. Read more

Public policy making has become more challenging in recent years in the context of the increasing complexity of clients’ needs, growing expectations regarding appropriate service quality and diminishing public spending in many countries. . Read more

The global financial crisis exposed flaws in the policymaking systems around the world, and very markedly in Ireland. In part, these flaws reflect the technical capacity of policymakers to do effective public policy analysis. Read more

The Graduate Diploma/MA in Public Administration (MPA) is a one year full-time or 2 year part-time interdisciplinary programme aimed at providing students with analytical and professional skills, combined with knowledge of public management and policy making in government. Read more

The Masters of Public Administration in Development Practice (MPA-DP) is a two-year fulltime programme that offers professional trans-disciplinary graduate degree training that addresses the challenges of sustainable development through a blend of rigorous academic courses and practical engagements. Read more

The challenges posed by climate change are hugely complex and require a broad range of responses from many sectors of society. We currently lack many of the appropriate policies, institutions, and societal responses. Read more

The MSc is structured around a set of courses dedicated to different aspects of European politics, both EU and comparative European. Read more

The MA is structured around a set of courses dedicated to different aspects of European politics, both EU and comparative European. Read more

The MSc in Human Rights is a one-year intensive course that prepares you for a career in human rights research, policy or advocacy in international organisations, governmental and non-governmental bodies, or academia. Read more

UCC’s MSc Occupational Health is a part-time programme delivered wholly online offering students a flexible mode of learning. The programme integrates occupational health and safety into a multidisciplinary perspective. Read more

The Grad Dip Politics and International Relations is designed to accommodate the scheduling needs of working professionals in government, journalism, the NGO sector and other areas who wish to deepen their education in politics and international relations whilst continuing their employment. Read more

This new programme offers students the opportunity to critically explore social and political forces that impact on contemporary issues. Read more

The overall objective of this programme is to provide graduates from all disciplines with the opportunity to develop their understanding of the role of… Read more

Galway’s identity is intertwined with the rugged coasts and waters of Ireland’s iconic west. The. MSc in Coastal and Marine Environments. Read more

The MSocSc (Rights & Social Policy) provides advanced study in key and often challenging issues facingsocial policy today. It provides an opportunity for critical study in the application of social policy theory and methodology to policy and practice. Read more