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162 Master's degrees in Humanities in Ireland
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.
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.

Greek and Roman Civilisation
The Greek and Roman Civilisation degree delivered by the University College Cork is ideal for you if you already have a degree and you wish to study Greek and Roman Civilisation intensively.
Arts by Research
The Arts by Research program from Mary Immaculate College offers academic leadership and postgraduate supervision within a broad range of research fields.

Classical Studies
The Classical Studies programme from Maynooth University is a one-year programme, designed to provide graduates with in-depth study of specific topics within the field of Classics, and a set of research skills appropriate to work at this level.
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.
Creative Writing
The Creative Writing programme of Trinity College Dublin was offered by the School of English for the first time in 1997–98. It is based in the Trinity Oscar Wilde Centre for Irish Writing, 21 Westland Row, the birthplace of Oscar Wilde.

History
Gain a deeper understanding of Ireland’s social, cultural, economic and political history from the early modern period to the present day throughout Dublin City University's MA in History

Ritual Chant and Song
This Ritual Chant and Song at University of Limerick offers specialist training in Western plainchant and Irish traditional religious song (sean-nós), which are contextualised by a programme of study in ritual theory, manuscript studies, and historical context.

Creative Writing
Have you always wanted to write, but never found the time, the focus, the space or the motivation? This MA in Creative Writing from Dublin City University might be for you!
Theology
The Theology programme of Trinity College Dublin offers a distinctive learning experience based on the integration of the fields of theology, biblical studies and Christian practice. Students will engage critically with the intellectual challenges of ministry through the study of key themes in biblical, theological and ministerial studies

Irish History
This Irish History programme at Maynooth University enables students to examine and research the rich subject area of Irish history from the earliest times to the present day, and to assess the major events which led to the emergence of modern Ireland.

English
On the English programme from Maynooth University research interests include: twentieth-century British and Irish literature, modernism, drama, life writing, war writing, and imprisonment.
Classics
The Classics programme of Trinity College Dublin is designed both for those who are already fully trained in the classical languages and for those who have completed non-language based degrees.

Creative Writing - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year Creative Writing - Pre-Master's Programme from OnCampus Ireland at University of Limerick offers successful students guaranteed progression* to a range of partner universities.
Applied Linguistics
The Applied Linguistics program from Mary Immaculate College provide a broad-based course of study in language description (language systems; grammar, lexis, and phonology), theories of Applied Linguistics, theories of Second Language Acquisition, frameworks for the study of discourse, sociolinguistics, as well as specialist research skills for the empirical analysis of language in context.

Film Studies - Theory and Practice
The Film Studies - Theory and Practice programme at University of Galway is a pioneering programme that prepares students for a range of careers in film, screenwriting and media-related areas. Film today offers a broad mix of employment opportunities, including in academia, film and media industries, and in film/creative arts administration.
Comparative Literature
The Comparative Literature programme of Trinity College Dublin is designed to provide an understanding of Comparative Literature as a subject of study and a critical practice.

History
The award of the History degree from Maynooth University is based entirely on an MLitt thesis. However, to ensure that graduates obtain as thorough preparation as possible for their future careers, the university has put in place a structured MLitt programme.

Applied Linguistics (International) - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year Applied Linguistics (International) - Pre-Master's Programme from OnCampus Ireland at University of Limerick offers successful students guaranteed progression* to a range of partner universities.