Social science programs in Ireland

15 universities in Ireland offer 684 social science programs open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for master's degrees in this field is 18,600 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 15,633 USD and 21,307 USD.

Data as of August 17, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Social science in Ireland by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 150 14,475 USD 19,338 USD 20,000 USD
Master's 260 15,633 USD 18,600 USD 21,307 USD
PhD 33 14,500 USD 14,500 USD 16,212 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.

Popular social science programs in Ireland

The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.

Program University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in European Studies (Double Degree) University of Limerick Master's 18,600 USD
Master in Professional Master of Education University of Limerick Master's 10,500 USD
Bachelor in Science in Geography and Geosystems University of Galway Bachelor's 26,796 USD
Master in Environmental & Climate Law University College Dublin Master's 12,025 USD
Master in International Relations University College Dublin Master's 22,600 USD
Master in Irish Mythology & Folklore (Online) University College Cork Master's 8,569 USD
Master in Law LLM Business Law LLM University College Cork Master's 20,728 USD
Master in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) University College Dublin Master's 21,520 USD
Master in Public Policy University of Galway Master's 22,580 USD
Bachelor in Anthropology University College Cork Bachelor's 19,338 USD
Bachelor in Laws (Evening degree programme) University of Limerick Bachelor's 14,822 USD
Bachelor in Laws Griffith College Bachelor's 13,896 USD
Degree in Community, Youth & Family Studies University of Galway — 4,105 USD
Higher Certificate In Business With Law South East Technological University — 8,974 USD
Final Examination Part 1 (FE1) Preparation Course (Law Society of Ireland Entrance Exam) Griffith College — 992 USD
History and Geography Atlantic Technological University — 1,158 USD
Bachelor in Business and Law Technological University of the Shannon Bachelor's 14,475 USD
Bachelor in Law Technological University of the Shannon Bachelor's 14,475 USD
Bachelor in Community Development Munster Technological University Bachelor's 15,633 USD
Bachelor in Geography and Outdoor Education Atlantic Technological University Bachelor's 12,159 USD
International Commercial Law Griffith College — 13,896 USD
Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care Munster Technological University Bachelor's 15,633 USD
Master in Advanced Social Care Practice Technological University of the Shannon Master's 16,791 USD
Postgraduate Diploma In Teaching In Further Education South East Technological University — 11,869 USD

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Specializations within social science

Law 150 Education 149 History 55 Archaeology 22 Political science 21 Geography 18 Classics 17 Social Work 17 Early Childhood Education 15 Communication 14

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