Program Overview
The Humanitarian Action at University College Dublin is a MSc programme in Humanities over 15 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 Humanitarian Action 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: 15 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 11,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Humanitarian Action 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
- Intensive Programme
- Geopolitics
- Management
- Public Health
- Social Anthropology
- International Humanitarian Law
- Applied Research Design
- Sociology of Transition
- Transition Issues and Strategies
- Minor Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Candidates must have completed a good level first cycle degree in a discipline of relevance to humanitarian action (at least second class honours).
- In the event that English was not the language of instruction for the candidates\xc2\x92 first degree, candidates are required to have a recognised qualification in the English language. Given that this is an Erasmus Mundus programme, knowledge of languages of the place(s) of study is an asset.
Applications MUST include the following documents:
- Certified copies of academic transcripts and university diploma certificate
- Academic and professional CV
- Letter of motivation
- Photocopy of a valid passport
- 2 reference letters, signed and on headed paper
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 11,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 11,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College Dublin 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 University College Dublin
University College Dublin
Dundrum, Ireland
University College Dublin is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 15 months