Overview

The International Public Policy and Diplomacy course at University College Cork will be of interest to you if you aspire to a career in, or are already working in, departments of foreign affairs and other government ministries, international political and financial organisations, the armed forces, aid agencies, non-governmental organisations, think-tanks, and international businesses.

Careers Information

We recognise the importance of equipping our students with the skills they need to progress following graduation. You will be given expert advice on career development by a dedicated work placement manager and also have access to UCC’s Career Services.

The course has established links with important international policy institutions from which you will benefit. Having completed the course, you will be a skilled analyst of international affairs and have the confidence and experience to apply that expertise in the real world.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Contemporary Global Challenges Facing Policymakers

Processes of Government Decision-making in Relation to International Affairs

International Economic Policies and Institutions

International Law

The Institutions and Policies of the European Union (EU).

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International

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Rolling deadline. Open until all places have been filled or no later than 15 June. Early application is advised.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

International Relations Public Law Diplomacy View 19 other Masters in Public Law in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum requirement for applicants is a Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) in any subject;

Applicants who hold a Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) will also be considered under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) subject to their 'motivation statement' and references;
In exceptional circumstances, substantial professional experience in a relevant field may be accepted as compensating for the absence of an undergraduate degree, subject to approval by the programme director and the College of Arts Celtic Studies and Social Science.
All applicants will be required to submit a 'personal statement' (indicating why they are interested in taking the MSc (International Public Policy and Diplomacy) and why they think they would be suited to the programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

18130 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18130 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

8700 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8700 EUR per year during 12 months.

EU part-time fee: €5,300

Living costs for Cork

860 - 1400 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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