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MA (Public Policy)
The MA in Public Policy prepares its graduates to work in government, public bodies, civil society organisations, NGOs, international organisations, businesses and other fields and organisations that require an expert understanding of policymaking. In addition to core policy and research training modules, it offers a field trip to Brussels to examine EU policymaking and specialised modules in specific policy areas including: Policy in the Digital Age; Advocacy and Development; Gender; Peace and Conflict; Disability; Ageing; Child and Family; Ocean and Marine; Urban Policy; Social Welfare; and Negotiation; as well as an optional module in data analytics for public policy. At a time when policy formulation and implementation is increasingly subject to political scrutiny and negotiation, the course emphasises the political contexts in which policy is made and implemented and the development of digital government and new forms of public consultation and participation. The programme is aimed at Arts and Social Science graduates seeking a qualification that will help them to secure policy-related employment; graduates from other fields including Commerce and Law seeking to improve their employment prospects; graduates interested in pursuing PhD research, particularly in areas where University of Galway has specialist policy expertise.
Post Graduate Course / Humanities, Arts & Tourism / Galway

Intakes: September Intake 2025 ( Open ) ,

English Tests Scores:
  • 1. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) [ 6.5 ]
  • 2. PTE (Pearson Test of English) [ 55 ]
  • 3. TOEFL Internet Based [ 79 ]
1 year
MA (Gender, Globalisation and Rights)— full-time
The MA in Gender, Globalisation and Rights is a flagship programme of the Centre for Global Women’s Studies at University of Galway. It offers a unique opportunity for in-depth study of the gender dimensions of globalisation and global issues, through an interdisciplinary programme that combines the fields of: gender and women’s studies, international development, human rights, and peace and conflict studies. Students acquire the theoretical, conceptual and practical tools needed to apply a gender perspective and undertake gender analyses in relevant domains of practice and employment at local, national and international levels, as well as for advanced research at doctoral level and beyond. In addition to modules on globalisation, development, human rights, gender and feminist theory, health and sexuality, women in agriculture, historical perspectives, and peace and conflict, skills-based modules are offered in research methods, applied gender analysis and empowerment. Students also have the opportunity to undertake an accredited, two-month professional placement with a relevant organisation working on issues related to programme themes.
Post Graduate Course / Humanities, Arts & Tourism / Galway

Intakes: September Intake 2025 ( Open ) ,

English Tests Scores:
  • 1. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) [ 6.5 ]
  • 2. PTE (Pearson Test of English) [ 55 ]
  • 3. TOEFL Internet Based [ 79 ]
1 year
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