The MSc in Social Legal Studies presents an exciting opportunity to explore the role of law in society at a critical time in history - and cultivate a deep understanding of interdisciplinary approaches to the study of law and legal phenomena.

DCU’s MSc in Climate Change: Policy, Media & Society is Ireland’s only programme focused on the social sciences and humanities aspects of climate change. Gain expertise in media, policy, law, governance, and politics, equipping you with the skills to address today’s environmental challenges from diverse perspectives.

MSc Social Research is an advanced degree in social science methodology. It is suited to those who wish to prepare for PhD research or for those who want to increase key employability skills in the areas of qualitative fieldwork, quantitative data management, and data analytics.

This programme provides comprehensive training in the process of research conceptualisation, design and operationalisation. It has been carefully formulated to reflect the training recommended by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). It is particularly suited for those seeking a career as a social science researcher or planning to go on to a PhD in Management.

Gain transferrable research skills and expand your future career possibilities with our MSc Applied Social Research.

Advance your career with a Master’s in Applied Social Research Methods. Develop the practical skills and academic knowledge to lead research projects confidently, blending theory and professional readiness to ensure success in the social research field.

This course offers a unique approach to studying social policy and change, focusing on issues like poverty and inequality. Perfect for professionals in public and third sector roles, as well as social science graduates, it blends academic research with real-world applications.

The Magister in Social Sciences, Heritage Mention or Social Intervention Mention of the University of Magallanes, is a Postgraduate Program that provides academic training oriented to the sociocultural aspects of the Magallanes Region and Chilean Antarctica. Phenomena such as early settlement, cross-border migrations, cultural and natural heritage, plus the configuration of local social identities, among other manifestations that are relevant for scientific research in Social Sciences, are studied. This program integrates the study of heritage and social intervention processes, from a multi-disciplinary perspective of fundamental areas of the Social Sciences, such as anthropology, archeology, sociology, history, economics, and social work.

The proposal of this program is to train professionals capable of generating responses to the demands of a changing society. For this, it is necessary to harmonize a solid theoretical knowledge that provides elements of analysis in relation to the formulation of problems, with analytical capacities and skills to solve them. The training will be focused on action, with the purpose that the graduate acts as an agent of change and innovation in the fields of their professional intervention.

Master's Program in Journalism focuses on developing journalism and employment of Master's graduates in media institutions. The Programme is designed for any speciality of a Bachelor's Degree. Master Programme in Journalism aims to gain students the necessary skills and to prepare highly qualified journalists.

Have a big idea to change the world? The Masters of Science in Health and Social Innovation challenges students to explore and apply principles of innovation, entrepreneurship, and design thinking to solve complex health and social challenges.