Overview

Throughout the Peace and Development Studies at University of Limerick you’ll also reflect on the ethical and political dilemmas that peacebuilders and development practitioners face.

Whether you’re aiming to work in humanitarian aid, international development, policymaking, or continue your studies at PhD level, this course will equip you with the tools to make a meaningful impact. You can exit with a Graduate Diploma after the taught modules or continue to complete the MA with a dissertation in the summer semester.

During this programme, you will:

Examine the origins and nature of conflict, and explore academic and policy-based approaches to resolving them.

Take a holistic view of peacebuilding, linking it with security, economic, political, and human development.

Analyse global case studies to understand how context shapes conflict and resolution.

Develop strong research skills, including source analysis, evidence-based reasoning, and research methods academic writing.

Learn to present your work in multiple formats, including essays, policy briefs and presentations.

Gain practical and theoretical insights to prepare for careers in humanitarian, development, or academic sectors.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Seminar in Development;
Graduate Research Methods;
Graduate Seminar in Peacebuilding
Research Methods (progressing dissertation)
Graduate Seminar in Contemporary Political Theory

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Limerick, Ireland

Disciplines

International Relations Sustainable Development View 31 other Masters in Sustainable Development in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in engineering, computing, mathematics, science or technology discipline, or another discipline where significant maths and computing elements can be demonstrated.

The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview.

Other Entry Considerations:

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme.
At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18600 EUR / year

≈ 18600 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

7995 EUR / year

≈ 7995 EUR / year

Additional Details

Part Time:

EU - €4,500 per annum

Non-EU - €9,900 per annum

Living costs

Limerick

Ireland

850 - 1150 EUR / month

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

Funding

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