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162 Master's degrees in Humanities in Ireland
Ethics - Theory and Practice
As graduates of this Ethics - Theory and Practice module at University College Dublin you will be well-placed to understand and help deal with ethical issues in areas such as government, healthcare, business, agriculture, planning, education, law and journalism.

Italian
The Italian degree delivered by the University College Cork is a conversion course for those with a prior knowledge of Italian who want to study Italian language and culture to honours degree level. Competence in Italian language on entry should be equivalent to the standard in Italian achieved at the end of First Arts.
Clinical Speech and Language Studies
The aims of the Clinical Speech and Language Studies programme of Trinity College Dublin are to provide qualified speech and language therapists with opportunities to advance their academic knowledge and professional practice skills with specialist clinical populations.
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.
Public History
The Public History degree at University College Dublin draws upon the established strength and expertise of the UCD School of History. Within this program you will work closely with historians who are active in the practice of public history and commemorations.
Contextual Theologies and Interfaith Relations
Contextual Theologies and Interfaith Relations is offered by Trinity College Dublin. The M.Phil. in Contextual Theologies and Interfaith Relations is an interdisciplinary course that explores the inherent contextuality and pluralism of theological reflection, and especially their implications for inter- and intra-faith relations.

German
The German course, University College Cork is aimed at graduates who may wish to be considered for a Masters programme in the subject area subsequently (but do not have an honours degree in the relevant area) or who may wish to add the Higher Diploma in Arts subject to their qualifications attainments.

History - Local History
The History - Local History course is offered by the University College Cork.

Writing
The MA in Writing at University of Galway is a one-year, full-time course. It covers a range of genres and forms, and it interacts with our other postgraduate offerings in Literature and Publishing, Drama and Theatre, and Film. The course thus builds on our strengths in the teaching of writing for page and stage, screen, journalism and other media.
Linguistics
The Linguistics programme of Trinity College Dublin has been running for nearly 30 years. The students have in some cases come from language professions, or direct from undergraduate degrees which include language-centred elements.

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

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.

Critical and Creative Media
This Critical and Creative Media programme from Maynooth University combines critical thinking and cutting-edge creative practice to tackle the challenging environment of contemporary media industries.

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.

History of the Family (Online)
The History of the Family (Online) course from University of Limerick combines the strengths of two historical traditions: the independent researcher of family history and the sub-discipline of the history of the family.

English
The English course from University of Limerick offers a multicultural learning environment where you’ll develop independent research and self-directed learning skills essential for your future career.

Drama and Theatre Studies
The Drama and Theatre Studies programme at University of Galway is a dynamic and practice-rich programme based at the O’Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance. It blends critical study with hands-on theatre-making, allowing students to shape their learning across areas such as Irish drama, playwriting, directing, applied theatre, and performance theory.

Irish and Global Conflict History - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year Irish and Global Conflict History - Pre-Master's Programme from OnCampus Ireland at University of Limerick offers successful students guaranteed progression* to a range of partner universities.
Philosophy
With the Philosophy programme from University College Dublin, you will develop your skills of critical analysis in both speech and writing, precision and clarity in your self-expression and a much more nuanced appreciation of central philosophical questions.
Clinical Speech and Language Studies (Dysphagia)
The Clinical Speech and Language Studies (Dysphagia) programme of Trinity College Dublin offers qualified speech and language therapists who already have a license to practise an opportunity to develop specialist skills in all aspects of dysphagia (swallowing disorders) in both adult and paediatric populations.