17 Full-time Master's in International Development in Ireland

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.

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.

The International Peacebuilding, Security and Development Practice programme from Maynooth University offers a rewarding learning experience for those who wish to work in development and peacebuilding in conflict or post-conflict contexts.

The Strategic Learning and Development degree delivered by 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.

The International Development programme from Maynooth University designed to prepare learners for work in international development in a community, local government, youth/adult education, or NGO setting.

The International Peacebuilding, Security and Development Practice programme from Maynooth University offers a rewarding learning experience for those who wish to work in development and peacebuilding in conflict or post-conflict contexts.

Join the MA in Refugee Integration degree delivered by Dublin City University to gain the skills and knowledge needed to lead in advocacy, crisis response and shaping inclusive policies for a rapidly changing world. Study part-time, hybrid or full time in person and become part of Ireland’s first University of Sanctuary.

The innovative Sociology of Sustainability and Global Challenges course at University College Cork analyses the globalisation of poverty and inequality and explores alternative strategies of development.

The International Studies course from University of Limerick explores global issues such as terrorism, nuclear proliferation, global inequality, and globalisation through the lens of international relations theories.  

The LLM in International Human Rights degree delivered at University of Galway provides a comprehensive study of legal norms and mechanisms protecting human dignity globally. Analyse human rights challenges in diverse contexts and develop expertise for research, policy-making, or legal practice in international justice. 

The Design and Development of Digital Business course delivered by the University College Cork is a 12-month (full-time) taught master’s degree course. This intensive and innovative course is aimed at creatively minded honours graduates from non-technical backgrounds.

The Development Practice programme of Trinity College Dublin is a world leading and uniquely innovative programme that blends science and social science to further international development. It is part of a global network with a Secretariat at the Earth Institute, Columbia University in New York (and was the only programme to receive seed funding in Europe in the first round). 

The M.Phil. Middle East in a Global Context at Trinity College Dublin is a one-year, full-time master programme delivered through a flexible online study mode. This comprehensive course explores the history, politics, and cultures of the region, providing students with essential cultural fluency and critical expertise.

The Grad Diploma in International Development programme from University College Dublin is designed to provide you with an interdisciplinary understanding of the process of development by bringing together expertise in politics, economics, agriculture, political economy and other areas.

The International Development program offered by University College Dublin is designed to provide you with an interdisciplinary understanding of the process of development by bringing together expertise in politics, economics, agriculture, political economy and other areas.

The International Human Rights programme at University College Dublin is a premier graduate qualification. This Master of Laws degree offers full-time or part-time study modes over one to two years. Students gain deep expertise in legal frameworks and political theory within a world-class public research environment.

The International Development programme at University College Dublin is a comprehensive Master of Science degree. This one-year, full-time course provides an interdisciplinary exploration of global development processes. Students engage in high-level research and academic training through a public study mode at this leading institution.