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161 Master's degrees in Humanities in Ireland
Ireland offers a diverse range of Humanities programmes, catering to various academic interests and career aspirations. When considering tuition fees, it's important to note that they can vary significantly. The lower-end tuition fee for Humanities programmes in Ireland is €8,700, making it accessible for many students. On the other hand, the typical tuition fee, represented by the €18,500, provides a benchmark for what most students might expect to pay. For those aiming for prestigious institutions or specialised programmes, the higher-end tuition fee, denoted by the €22,600, reflects the upper boundary of costs.
Affordability is a key concern for many students. In Ireland, 1% of Humanities programmes are considered affordable, offering opportunities for students with different financial backgrounds. Additionally, the landscape of Humanities education in Ireland is evolving, with 8% of programmes now available online. This flexibility allows students to pursue their academic goals without geographical constraints.
The commitment of Irish universities to Humanities education is evident, with 28% of universities in Ireland offering Humanities programmes. This widespread availability ensures that students have ample choices to find a programme that aligns with their interests and career objectives. Whether you're drawn to history, literature, philosophy, or any other Humanities discipline, Ireland's educational institutions provide a rich tapestry of opportunities to explore and excel.

Spanish
The Spanish degree delivered by the University College Cork is aimed at graduates who may want to be considered for a master’s course in the area of Hispanic studies subsequently (but do not have an honours degree in the field) or who may want to add the subject of the Higher Diploma in Arts to their qualifications.

English
The MA in English degree delivered at University of Galway offers you a focused yet adaptable degree path in advanced literary studies.

Public History and Cultural Heritage - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year Public History and Cultural Heritage - Pre-Master's Programme from OnCampus Ireland at University of Limerick offers successful students guaranteed progression* to a range of partner universities.

Irish Mythology and Folklore (Online)
The Irish Mythology and Folklore (Online) degree delivered by the University College Cork, explores Irish tradition, focussing both on the earliest and the most recent sources: medieval tales evoking the pre-Christian past; and the folklore of the last few generations.

Philosophy
This Philosophy degree course delivered at University College Cork will develop your knowledge about the history of philosophy and ideas and help you to improve your skills in writing, critical reading, and in understanding and summarising arguments.

Creative Writing - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year Creative Writing - Pre-Master's Programme from OnCampus Ireland at University of Limerick offers successful students guaranteed progression* to a range of partner universities.

Italian
The Italian degree delivered by the University College Cork is a conversion course for those with a prior knowledge of Italian who want to study Italian language and culture to honours degree level. Competence in Italian language on entry should be equivalent to the standard in Italian achieved at the end of First Arts.

English - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year English - Pre-Master's Programme from OnCampus Ireland at University of Limerick offers successful students guaranteed progression* to a range of partner universities.

Greek and Roman Civilisation
The Greek and Roman Civilisation degree delivered by the University College Cork is ideal for you if you already have a degree and you wish to study Greek and Roman Civilisation intensively.

English
Students of the English programme from Maynooth University must take a minimum of 10 credits in taught modules (at least 5 in generic/transferable modules and at least 5 in subject specific/advanced specialist modules) from the structured PhD programme.

Irish History
This Irish History programme at Maynooth University enables students to examine and research the rich subject area of Irish history from the earliest times to the present day, and to assess the major events which led to the emergence of modern Ireland.

Literature and Publishing
Founded in 1995, this long-established and perennially popular Literature and Publishing degree delivered by University of Galway remains Ireland’s only postgraduate programme dedicated to literature and publishing.

History
The History degree delivered at University of Galway Galway trains students in advanced historical research.

Beginnings of Irish Christianity
This Beginnings of Irish Christianity degree delivered by the University College Cork provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the religious culture and spirituality of early medieval Ireland, from the conversion to Christianity down to the end of the twelfth century.

History of the Family
The History of the Family course from University of Limerick equips you with the tools to investigate how families lived, worked, and evolved over time, both locally and globally.

Classical Studies
The Classical Studies degree delivered by the University College Cork allows students to develop language skills in both Latin and Greek, while also developing their knowledge of the history, art, and literature of the Roman Imperial period and of the manner in which these were transmitted through the medieval and into the modern periods.

Classical Studies
The Classical Studies Higher Diploma programme from Maynooth University offers a wide-ranging and balanced education in many aspects of the ancient civilisations and their aftermath, with modules on ancient mythology, literature, history, and philosophy as well as the modern reception of the Classical legacy.

Writing
The MA in Writing degree delivered at University of Galway is a one-year, full-time course. It covers a range of genres and forms, and it interacts with our other postgraduate offerings in Literature and Publishing, Drama and Theatre, and Film. The course thus builds on our strengths in the teaching of writing for page and stage, screen, journalism and other media.

Applied Spirituality
The Applied Spirituality programme from South East Technological University brings the resources of spirituality to bear on issues about the meaning of life that come up in work settings, therapeutic settings, family settings, relationships or in the context of social issues regarding just and sustainable living.

History
This History degree delivered by the University College Cork is a conversion course for students who would not normally have studied history to degree level previously and want to apply for an MA in History, or who want to add the subject History to their teaching qualifications.