Program Overview
The Bereavement Studies at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Bereavement Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 4,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bereavement Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- M1: Theories and models of grief, bereavement and mourning (Year I)
- M2: Bereavement counselling (Year I)
- M3: Research - methods and appraisal (Year I)
- M4: Perspectives on grief (Year I)
- M5: Systems of bereavement Support (Year I)
- M6: Self care and caring for carers (Year I)
- M7: Advanced research methods (Year II)
- M8: Education and teaching in grief and bereavement (Year II)
- M9: Structuring bereavement support (Year II)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Invitations are invited from representatives of a wide range of professional disciplines whose work or volunteering roles involve the provision or organisation of bereavement support services.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) is a not-for-profit medical professional and educational institution, which is also known as RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. It was...
University Profile- Start Date April 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months