Cork,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in International Public Policy and Diplomacy in Cork Ireland | University College Cork
University College Cork
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Cork Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
19,200
(c. USD22,438.85)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Science in International Public Policy & Diplomacy (MSc IPPD) at University College Cork is a cutting-edge, multidisciplinary postgraduate program designed to equip students with the essential skills for thriving in global policy careers. Drawing on specialized modules from Government and Politics, History, Law, and Food Business and Development, we provide comprehensive training across multiple disciplines. This MSc program emphasizes practical skill development through academic coursework and includes valuable work placement opportunities.
This degree program appeals to those pursuing or currently engaged in careers within foreign affairs departments, government agencies, international political and financial institutions, military services, humanitarian organizations, NGOs, policy research centers, and multinational corporations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The minimum requirement for applicants is a Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) in any subject;
Applicants who hold a Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) will also be considered under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) subject to their 'motivation statement' and references;
In exceptional circumstances, substantial professional experience in a relevant field may be accepted as compensating for the absence of an undergraduate degree, subject to approval by the programme director and the College of Arts Celtic Studies and Social Science.
All applicants will be required to submit a 'personal statement' (indicating why they are interested in taking the MSc (International Public Policy and Diplomacy) and why they think they would be suited to the programme.
Duolingo English Test: DET 120 (with a minimum score of 110 in each individual section)
IELTS: 6.5 Overall; 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall; Listening 20; Reading 19; Speaking 21; Writing 20
Cambridge Examinations:
C2 Proficiency
C1 Advanced
B2 First
176 overall with no less than 169 in each element of the test
Pearson PTE: Minimum score of 63 with no section score below 59
Tuition
EUR
19,200