308 Master's degrees in Social Sciences in Ireland
Identities and Cultures of Europe
Exploring and analysing questions of identity as they have unfolded and continue to unfold in Europe, the Identities and Cultures of Europe programme of Trinity College Dublin will equip students with the critical tools and real-life experience to understand the complex and varied challenges posed by shifting notions of identity and their very real consequences.
Gender, Sexuality and Culture
MA Gender, Sexuality and Culture offers students at University College Dublin an exciting and challenging range of modules where they will explore the theory, history and representation of gender and sexuality in literature, film, drama and popular culture.

Community Research - Pre-Master's Programme
This one-year Community Research - Pre-Master's Programme from OnCampus Ireland at University of Limerick offers successful students guaranteed progression* to a range of partner universities.
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.
Public Policy
This Public Policy MPP programme from University College Dublin is specifically designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to meet the challenges of the recent years, characterized by the increasing complexity of clients’ needs, growing expectations regarding appropriate service quality and diminishing public spending in many countries.
Integrative Psychotherapy
The Master of Arts in Integrative Psychotherapy at Munster Technological University is a full-time programme lasting two years. This course is designed to enhance practitioners' clinical skills and knowledge while allowing for flexible learning to accommodate professional commitments.
Cognitive Science
Cognitive Science at University College Dublin is the interdisciplinary study of minds, brains and behaviour. Many disciplines contribute to this overarching goal, including, but not restricted to, Psychology, Philosophy, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Neuroscience, Linguistics, and Anthropology.

Psychology
The Psychology course from the University of Limerick is designed for graduates who want to become graduate members of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).

Public Relations and Strategic Communications
Dublin City University's MSc in Public Relations and Strategic Communications provides a focus on the “why” of communication decisions, rather than merely on the “how” of any communication activities. The programme is designed to provide the skills and ability to think strategically and make effective use of the latest tools in modern communications.
Psychological Science
The Psychological Science program offered by University College Dublin's focus of this programme is on acquiring basic applied psychology skills to equip you for doctoral studies in clinical, counselling, educational or organisational psychology, or for progressing to a PhD in psychological research.

Geography - Spatial Justice
This new Geography - Spatial Justice programme from Maynooth University is designed for students who wish to deepen their understanding of critical geographical ideas and themes and apply this knowledge to the most pressing societal and environmental challenges of the 21st century.

Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice
The Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice programme from Maynooth University gives students the opportunity to develop a specialist knowledge of debates around crime causation and control, within a comparative and international context.
Gender and Sexualities Studies
At the Gender and Sexualities Studies program offered by University College Dublin you will specialise in exploring and challenging gender inequalities, (hetero)sexisms and heteronormativities, as well as their relational connection with wider forms of power, privilege and discrimination.
Politics and International Relations
The MA Politics and International Relations at University College Dublin is designed to accommodate the scheduling needs of working professionals in government, journalism, the NGO sector and other areas who wish to deepen their education in politics and international relations whilst continuing their employment

Economic Science
The Economic Science programme from Maynooth University provides an accelerated route to the equivalent of an honours degree in economics.

Archaeology - Human Osteoarchaeology
This Archaeology - Human Osteoarchaeology course is designed to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of and practical training in human osteoarchaeology: the analysis of human skeletal remains from archaeological contexts.

Applied Social Studies
This Applied Social Studies programme is offered by Maynooth University. Interested individuals are encouraged to make an informal approach to the Department to discuss their proposal and establish an initial fit between their interests and the Departments research priorities and expertise.

Politics
The Politics course from the University of Limerick designed for students who want to shape their own learning journey and specialise in the field of politics.
Public History and Cultural Heritage
The Public History and Cultural Heritage programme of Trinity College Dublin is designed to provide students with a rigorous grounding in public history and to prepare high-calibre graduates in a unique and thorough fashion for the management of cultural heritage. We define ‘public history’ and ‘cultural heritage’ broadly.

Psychology - Work and Organisational Psychology
The Psychology - Work and Organisational Psychology degree delivered by the University College Cork is underpinned by three key themes that differentiate it from other programmes in Ireland. These themes are based on our school’s particular areas of expertise and address contemporary workplace concerns and challenges.