158 MSc Degree Programs in Ireland

The DCU MSc in Emergency Management is the first programme of its kind in Ireland, endorsed by the National Steering Group for Major Emergency Management, The Emergency Planning Society (Republic of Ireland Branch) and Pharmachemical Ireland as being suitable for improving the emergency management skills of individuals in both the public and private sectors.

Our MSc in Strategic Learning and Development is the only graduate programme of its kind in Ireland, an innovative partnership between DCU and the Learning & Development Institute, the professional body representing Learning & Development Professionals in Ireland.

This new MSc course will provide graduates in geoscience (or cognate subjects) with high-level knowledge and technical skills relevant for the vibrant environmental and geotechnical sectors in Ireland and elsewhere.

The MSc in GIS and Remote Sensing is accredited by both the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in the UK. Graduates of this MSc are eligible to proceed along the pathway to become Chartered Geomatics Surveyors.

DCU’s MSc in Public Policy is an online programme designed to develop expert policymakers. It combines deep analytical thinking with practical methods, equipping graduates to tackle complex policy challenges in Ireland and beyond. The course meets the growing demand for skilled policy professionals.

DCU's MSc in Psychology (Conversion) is a one-year programme designed for graduates seeking to pursue a career in psychology. You'll gain practice-based skills, explore the latest innovations in the field, and earn a pre-professional qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland.

The MSc in Design Innovation is the first of its kind in Europe. Utilising a blend of theory and practice you will learn the necessary skills to become a leader in design innovation, developing smart, novel, winning innovation concepts.

DCU’s MSc in Public Relations and Strategic Communications, accredited by the Public Relations Institute of Ireland, offers expert-led training in PR theory and practice. Gain insights into social media, corporate social responsibility, and digital trends, preparing you for success in the evolving communications landscape.

The MSc Psychology is intended for students who wish to pursue a professional career in psychology, who have already studied at least 60 credits of psychology in their undergraduate degree but who do not currently hold an undergraduate qualification that confers eligibility for Graduate Membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society.

DCU's MSc in Health and Social Inclusion, the first of its kind in Ireland, prepares you to tackle healthcare inequity and promote social wellbeing. You'll examine marginalization due to poverty, ethnicity, addiction, and more, gaining the skills to lead in health and social care settings, NGOs, and policymaking.

DCU's MSc in Psychology and Wellbeing is the only programme of its kind in Ireland, explicitly focusing on the wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities—making it highly attractive to prospective employers. Throughout the course, you'll explore mental health, community psychology, innovations in psychological practice, environmental influences, and wellbeing across the lifespan.

The M.Sc. in Civil Engineering provides training in advanced topics in civil engineering. The program has been tailored to meet the needs of the civil engineering sector, which requires graduates with high-level skills in design, analysis and communication. In addition, the course is designed to fulfil the requirements of Engineers Ireland for a Master’s degree in an engineering discipline as the minimum educational standard for Chartered Engineer status. The accreditation process for this new program will proceed in the normal way.

This programme is ideal for graduates of Physics, Engineering and closely related disciplines, who want to transfer their expertise to the fast-growing global space sector. Ireland is a member of the European Space Agency (ESA) and dozens of Irish companies and researchers are involved in major international space missions. UCD is building Ireland’s first satellite, EIRSAT-1. Course highlights include a hands-on CubeSat lab, payload development and satellite systems engineering of a high-altitude balloon experiment and participation in an international mission design team project.

The MSc in Disability is a one-year full-time programme delivered by the UCD Centre for Disability Studies within the UCD School of Psychology. The MSc in Disability is developed for all who have an interest in disability including individuals with disabilities, family members and professionals. The philosophy of the programme is to promote an inclusive society respecting the will and preference of persons with disability.

The goal of the UCD MSc Statistical Data Science is to train the new generation of data scientists, by empowering them with a broad range of foundational and applied skills in statistics and machine learning. On completion of the MSc Statistical Data Science, you will be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of statistical concepts, apply advanced statistical reasoning, techniques, and models in the analysis of real data, and employ technical computing skills.