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Tuition EUR 18,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Dundrum, Ireland
Language English

Program Overview

The Equality Studies at University College Dublin is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 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 Equality 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 18,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Dublin, Ireland

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Equality Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Egalitarian Theory and Practice
  2. Human Rights Law and Equality
  3. Global Justice and Development
  4. Sociology of Inequality
  5. Economics of Inequality
  6. Achieving Egalitarian Change
  7. Gender Theory: Critical Themes

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Normally students on this programme will have attained a higher second class honours in their primary degree or international equivalent, and will have demonstrable experience in or aptitude for the field of equality studies, as illustrated in their personal statement. Students with a lower second class honours degree may be considered for the programme, depending on level of commensurate experience and qualifications, and availability of places, as assessed by the applications review panel.
  • All applicants will be asked to upload two references as part of their application, and to provide contact details for their referees. At least one of these referees should be someone who knows the applicant in an academic capacity.
  • In certain circumstances, the applications review panel may decide to invite applicants to interview

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 18,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 18,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

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

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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
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months