Galway,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Ageing and Public Policy in Galway Ireland | University of Galway
University of Galway
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Galway Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
19,000
(c. USD22,076.1)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This Master's program in Ageing & Public Policy offers a rigorous analysis of demographic shifts through a policy lens, emphasizing research-driven interdisciplinary learning. It evaluates current strategies and explores innovative solutions for building equitable, sustainable societies for aging populations. As global elderly numbers are expected to double by 2050, population aging emerges as both a worldwide sustainability challenge and one of the EU's three key transformational issues, impacting social, economic, and healthcare systems.
The 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and the upcoming EU Green Paper on Ageing highlight how aging affects sustainability and fairness across critical policy areas - from social welfare and healthcare to finance, housing, employment, and environmental planning.
While governments acknowledge the need for innovative responses to demographic changes, current initiatives often lack coordination, leading to widening disparities among older adults. The COVID-19 crisis has starkly revealed both policy shortcomings and the overlooked diversity within aging communities.
Career Pathways
Graduates will develop specialized analytical capabilities valuable for both general policy institutions and age-focused organizations. The program equips students with:
Comprehensive understanding of aging policy frameworks, Expertise in public policy mechanisms, Advanced critical analysis skills
Policy assessment and evaluation techniques, Research methodologies and data analysis tools
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Normally a H2.1 degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) in a related social science discipline (e.g., economics, sociology, management, social work, policy orientated degrees) or a cognate field of study (e.g. health sciences, public health). IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent, if applicable. Applications from people with commensurate experience in ageing-related policy and practice will also be considered
The MSc in Ageing and Public Policy offers a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process and encourages applications from people with other forms of certified learning and experience, and who may not fulfil these requirements.
TOEFL - 88 overall 7-11 Listening, 16-17 Speaking, 18-20 Writing, 8-12 Reading
The MSc in Ageing and Public Policy offers a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process and encourages applications from people with other forms of certified learning and experience, and who may not fulfil these requirements.
TOEFL - 88 overall 7-11 Listening, 16-17 Speaking, 18-20 Writing, 8-12 Reading
Tuition
EUR
19,000