University College Cork
University College Cork

College Road, Cork, County of Cork, Ireland

Master of Science - International Public Policy and Diplomacy

Master's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

Our MSc in International Public Policy & Diplomacy (MSc IPPD) is an innovative, interdisciplinary, taught master’s course that provides graduates with the expertise required for successful careers in international policy environments.

The course is offered by UCC’s Departments of Government and Politics, History, Law and Food Business and Development, and will give you access to expertise across a diverse range of subjects. The MSc International Public Policy & Diplomacy is strongly orientated toward vocational skills training, through coursework and an opportunity to undertake a work placement.

The course will be of interest to you if you aspire to a career in, or are already working in, departments of foreign affairs and other government ministries, international political and financial organisations, the armed forces, aid agencies, non-governmental organisations, think-tanks, and international businesses.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

77%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

59

Writing

59

Listening

59

Speaking

59

Program Intakes

Open date

October 14, 2024

Submission deadline

June 30, 2025

Open date

October 14, 2025

Submission deadline

June 30, 2026

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

1 year master's degree including optional work placement

Program Length

€10000 EUR

Cost of Living

€50 EUR

Application fee

€19200 EUR / First Year

Gross Tuition