315 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Ireland
Communication and Media
The Communication and Media programme at University College Dublin is designed for students who wish to explore a wide range of contemporary issues in media and communication studies in depth.

Social Policy and Social Justice (Online)
This Social Policy and Social Justice (Online) master degree delivered by the University College Cork is designed to cater flexibly to your life and is suitable for people with employment and care responsibilities. Full-time and part-time options enable you to choose a mode of study that is appropriate to your life circumstances.

International Peacebuilding, Security and Development Practice
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.

Adult Guidance Counselling
The Adult Guidance Counselling programme from Maynooth University is designed to meet the learning needs of guidance counselling practitioners who are seeking to build on their initial guidance qualification to develop their capacity to engage in critical reflection on their practice and contribute to the profession.

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.

Global Gallery Studies
The Global Gallery Studies course at University College Cork is a unique two-year part-time MA that prepares you for a career in the gallery sector and fine arts institutions in Ireland and internationally.

Peace and Development Studies
Throughout this Peace and Development Studies at University of Limerick you’ll explore the causes of conflict, examine how peace and development are interconnected, and learn how to apply a range of strategies to real-world challenges.

Celtic Civilisation
This Celtic Civilisation master diploma from University College Cork is intended for those who already have a degree and who wish to study the literature and culture of the medieval Celtic countries intensively over one academic year full time, or two academic years part time.

International Development
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.

Psychology
This intensive Psychology course from Maynooth University is designed to provide a pre-professional qualification equivalent to a bachelor degree in psychology and, as such, offers a conversion route for graduates who hold an honours degree in Psychological Studies or equivalent.

Psychology (Conversion)
This one-year conversion Psychology (Conversion) course offered at of the Dublin City University will help you take the next steps on your psychology career path and gain a Psychological Society of Ireland pre-professional qualification.

Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies
The Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies programme from Maynooth University is a one-year full time (or two-year part time) taught programme and is offered on a full-time basis using a combination of faculty-student contact hours and self-directed learning and research.

Social Media Communications
This Social Media Communications MA programme offered at Dublin City University examines the complex impact of social media and the internet in areas as diverse as business, politics and culture. Such knowledge is vital as digital media have become central to communication and information ecosystems, as well as our everyday existence.

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

Economics and Financial Technology
The Economics and Financial Technology programme at University of Galway prepares you to lead at the intersection of economics, data science and digital finance.

Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
This Science in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology programme from South East Technological University provides the student with an in depth and comprehensive course of study in applied sport and exercise psychology designed to help enhance the sports participation and performance of athletes and coaches.

Applied Behaviour Analysis
This Applied Behaviour Analysis programme at University of Galway provides you with the theoretical and practical knowledge to kick-start your career as a practitioner.

Chaplaincy Studies and Pastoral Work
This MA in Chaplaincy Studies and Pastoral Work course at Dublin City University, the only one of its kind in Ireland, offers an innovative chaplaincy education to people of all cultures, faiths and beliefs.

Medieval Irish Studies
The Medieval Irish Studies programme from Maynooth University enables students to explore and examine the rich tradition of early Irish literature and intellectual culture, from the early medieval period and the advent of Christianity until the coming of the Normans at the end of the 12th century.

Chinese - Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
The Chinese - Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages degree delivered by the University College Cork aims to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and professional competencies required to teach Chinese effectively to speakers of other languages in a variety of contexts globally and in Ireland.