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80 Master's degrees offered by the university
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.
Geography
The MA Geography at University College Dublin is aimed at students who wish to develop a deeper understanding of key geographical ideas and themes, embrace opportunities to develop their critical thinking skills, undertake independent research in an area of specialist interest, and enhance their geospatial skills set.
Politics
The Politics degree from the University College Dublin was developed for those who wish to understand the role of politics in shaping the great issues of our day including power and conflict, distribution and inequality, relations between nations, and the new challenges of globalisation, financial crisis, national security, and climate change.
Human Rights
The MSc in Human Rights from University College Dublin 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.
International Political Economy
MA International Political Economy from University College Dublin - explores the international trade, monetary and finance systems, the processes of globalisation, the impact of emerging economies, and the causes and consequences of economic underdevelopment.
Middle East Politics
This Middle East Politics programme at University College Dublin provides students with a rigorous understanding of one of the most important regions in global politics.
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.
Politics and Data Science
The B.Sc. in Politics and Data Science (Hons) at University College Dublin offers a unique blend of political theory and data analysis. This programme is designed to provide students with essential skills for navigating the complexities of modern governance and public policy. The duration and attendance format details are not specified.
American Politics and Foreign Policy
This American Politics and Foreign Policy degree at University College Dublin was the first of its kind to be established in Europe and North America providing students with a sophisticated understanding of the United States, its foreign relations, and domestic politics.
International Relations
UCD School of Politics & International Relations is the oldest and largest school of its kind in Ireland with over 150 years of experience in political studies and a world-renowned faculty drawn from many countries. This International Relations programme is offered by University College Dublin.
European Governance
In the European Governance programme at University College Dublin, students will learn to analyse issues of European governance from different angles, involving law, and public administration in an interdisciplinary environment.
Hunter-Gatherer Archaeology
The MSc and Graduate Diploma in Hunter-Gatherer Archaeology at the University College Dublin is for students interested in the fascinating and remarkable world of hunter-gatherers. It is often claimed that humans have spent 90-99% of their existence as hunter-gatherers.
Sociology
The MscSociology programme at University College Dublin provides a broad range of cutting-edge analytical and research skills to better understand significant social issues and problems in contemporary society, and how to act to change them.
International Political Economy
MSc International Political Economy at University College Dublin explores the international trade, monetary and finance systems, the processes of globalisation, the impact of emerging economies, and the causes and consequences of economic underdevelopment.
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.
Comparative Social Change
The MSc Comparative Social Change at University College Dublin is a oneyear full time programme which is jointly delivered by Trinity’s Department of Sociology and the School of Sociology at UCD. It provides students with the theoretical frameworks and practical research skills necessary to understand the processes and pressing issues presented by global social change.
Peace and Conflict
This Peace and Conflict programme at University College Dublin uses comparative political science models and methods to analyse patterns of conflict and settlement, with a focus on internal violent conflicts, past and present.
International War Studies
The MA in International War Studies at University College Dublin is a two-year, dual programme offered by UCD School of History and the University of Potsdam whereby students will spend the first year of the course at the University of Potsdam and their second year at UCD. This programme builds on long-standing research collaboration between the two universities.
Sociology
The MA Sociology programme at University College Dublin provides a broad range of cutting-edge analytical and research skills to better understand significant social issues and problems in contemporary society, and how to act to change them.
Child Art Psychotherapy Studies
The two year, part-time Child Art Psychotherapy Studies programme at the University College Dublin, delivered at the School of Medicine is for professionals who wish to specialise in using images in a psychotherapeutic context to understand the inner world of the child.