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27 Master's degrees offered by the university
European History
The MA European History (UNICA) at University College Dublin is a stimulating two-year interdisciplinary, comparative Master’s programme which offers the choice between partner universities in five European capitals – Dublin, Berlin, Paris, Rome, and Vienna.
English, Drama and Film
The English, Drama and Film programme is offered at University College Dublin. With over 160 years of tradition, UCD has been a major contributor to the making of modern Ireland; leading and shaping the development of this nation since its foundation in 1854.
History of Welfare and Medicine in Society
Medicine, illness and welfare occupy a central place in all our lives. The History of Welfare and Medicine in Society degree at University College Dublin is designed to enable you to understand the place of medicine and welfare in society and history (c1750-1980) and engage with critical debates through various media including film, literature, and art, amongst others.
Philosophy
With the Philosophy programme from University College Dublin, you will develop your skills of critical analysis in both speech and writing, precision and clarity in your self-expression and a much more nuanced appreciation of central philosophical questions.
Irish Folklore and Ethnology
The MA Irish Folklore and Ethnology at University College Dublin is a recently established programme which offers students the chance to acquire in-depth knowledge of a unique and vibrant aspect of Irish culture – that of oral tradition and folklore, representing the history and heritage of Ireland at vernacular level.
Creative Writing
The MA in Creative Writing at University College Dublin builds on the well established commitment of the UCD School of English, Drama and Film to fostering and supporting new writing.
History
The History programme at the University College Dublin welcomes applications from potential MLitt students.
Medieval Studies
The Medieval Studies degree at University College Dublin is for students who are interested in any aspect of the medieval world and who wish to take those interests further.
Classics
The Classics programme at the University College Dublin is a two-year research programme, leading to the production of a thesis which will treat its subject in a systematic and independent way.
Classics
The Classics program offered by University College Dublin is a two-year research programme, leading to the production of a thesis of 40,000 to 60,000 words which will treat its subject in a systematic and independent way.
Philosophy of Mind and Embodied Cognition
The Philosophy of Mind and Embodied Cognition program offered by University College Dublin draws upon the research interests of a stellar faculty of philosophers, psychologists and cognitive scientists at UCD.
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.
Irish History
The Irish History degree at University College Dublin enables students to work closely with some of the country’s most renowned historians of Ireland to continue the tradition of providing context, insight and originality in the research of Irish history and its communication to a wide audience.
Classics
The Classics degree at University College Dublin is suitable for graduates with a degree in Classics or related disciplines who want to acquire a deeper understanding of the ancient world.
Ethics - Theory and Practice
As graduates of this Ethics - Theory and Practice module at University College Dublin you will be well-placed to understand and help deal with ethical issues in areas such as government, healthcare, business, agriculture, planning, education, law and journalism.
Literature and Culture
The MA in Literature & Culture is our flagship MA programme in English-language Literature and Culture at University College Dublin. Students work with leading international scholars and world-class teachers, who have expertise in a wide range of areas, from the literature of the Middle Ages to the modern and contemporary.
Languages and Image Studies
The Languages and Image Studies program offered by University College Dublin invites students to acquire new language skills, and/or to refresh or extend their knowledge of language(s) already studied from a choice of: French; German; Italian; Portuguese; Spanish; Catalan.
Philosophy and Literature
The MA in Philosophy and Literature from University College Dublin will be useful for any job requiring a subtle understanding of debate and disagreement, or requiring close attention to texts, especially in the cultural sector.
Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
Linguistics and Applied Linguistics from University College Dublin does not focus on any specific language, but explores phenomena across a range of languages.
Cultural Policy and Arts Management
The MA Cultural Policy and Arts Management at University College Dublin is aimed at graduate students and experienced cultural sector practitioners seeking the skills to be effective managers and leaders in the arts and heritage fields.