Humanities & Social Sciences courses in Ireland

The area of clinical supervision is evolving as one of significant professional interest within the Irish health and social care setting. Education and government policy demands that all professions who rely in their day to day practice on a range of theoretical perspectives maintain or put in place a framework to accommodate the acquisition and…

This  Masters programme in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Person-Centered Modalities) is designed for graduates in health and human sciences and in particular graduates of Counselling and psychotherapy-related programmes as well as disciplines such as nursing, social care, social work, psychology and programmes in cognate areas. This programme is suitable for graduates who wish to expand their…

This  Masters programme in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Psychodynamic Modalities) is designed for graduates in health and human sciences and in particular graduates of Counselling and psychotherapy-related programmes as well as disciplines such as, nursing, social care, social work, psychology and programmes in cognate areas who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of the human…

This  Masters programme in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Family Therapy) is designed for graduates in health and human sciences and in particular graduates of Counselling and psychotherapy related programmes as well as disciplines such as, nursing, social care, social work, psychology and programmes in cognate areas who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of the…

This  Masters programme in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Integrative Modalities) is designed for graduates in health and human sciences and in particular graduates of Counselling and psychotherapy related programmes as well as disciplines such as, nursing, social care, social work, psychology and programmes in cognate areas who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of the…

BOOK THIS COURSE The future of work is already here. Digitalisation, artificial intelligence tools and hybrid work models have all contributed to a new and different professional world. This has both positive and negative aspects, as some traditional professions are becoming extinct, and new jobs taking their place. To help businesses and staff adapt to…

The MA Climate, Justice and Sustainability tackles the most pressing global issue of our time – how to manage human exploitation of our natural environment sustainably, and fairly. This is a unique programme, involving a collaboration between MIC’s Departments of Geography and Philosophy, covering fundamental issues such as environmental ethics and climate justice, as well…

The course is aimed primarily at Language Teachers and other language professionals. The Masters in Applied Linguistics aims to provide a broad-based course of study in language description (language systems: grammar, lexis and phonology), theories of Applied Linguistics, theories of Second Language Acquisition, frameworks for the study of discourse, sociolinguistics, as well as specialist research…

This programme consists of six taught modules and a 20,000 word dissertation. Accredited modules include: Revolutionary Ireland, 1789-1803; The American Irish, 1850-1920; Irish Communities in Early Modern Europe; Science and Enlightenment in Early Modern Europe; Race, gender and ethnicity in the United States in historical perspective; The evolution of popular culture 1750-1950; Oral History: Theory…

The MA in Journalism and Public Relations is recognized by the NUJ and is conducted on both a full and part-time basis over a 1-2 year period. The course concentrates on journalism and public relations from the perspective of a PR content creator and strategic planner who has an understanding of the media industry and…

The MA in Journalism & Media Communications is conducted on both a full and part-time basis over a 1-2 year period and allows students to develop their own study path through the selection of elective modules. The course programme is designed with input from Irish journalists, academics and media practitioners and offers a comprehensive multimedia…

This programme is offered jointly by faculty from the Department of History, Mary Immaculate College and the Department of History, University of Limerick. The programme meets the needs of graduates in history, or in related disciplines (e.g. Irish studies, human geography, archaeology, anthropology) who wish to carry out historical research, especially in relation to a…

The Master of Arts in Media Studies is an innovative programme offered by Mary Immaculate College, Limerick and the University of Limerick. The programme takes place on both campuses and will run during the day time in 2015-16. Students can avail of the fine study and recreational facilities on the South Circular Road and in…

Aims of the Programme • To widen and deepen student’s knowledge and appreciation of English literature and contemporary critical theory • To familiarise students with traditional and modern technological sources for research in English literature • To equip students with the knowledge and skills required for doctoral studies • To enhance students’ career opportunities

The MA/M Sc Environment, Society and Culture focuses on the interplay between natural environment and human society, and covers a range of advanced topics across human and physical geography, drawing heavily on MIC staff research expertise. This programme is highly flexible, for instance allowing students to choose, principally via their dissertation research, whether to pursue…

The MA in Journalism and Media Communications is Level 9, QQI accredited programme which runs on a full-time and part-time basis. The course is for people who wish to embark on a career in the fast-changing industry of contemporary journalism and media communications. The course has been designed with input from Irish journalists and is…

About the Course The MA in Journalism and Public Relations is a Level 9, QQI accredited programme which runs on a full-time and part-time basis. The course is for people who wish to embark on a career in the fast-changing industry of contemporary journalism and media communications. This course is aimed at individuals who wish…

About the Course The MA in TV and Radio Journalism is a Level 9, QQI accredited programme available on a full-time and part-time basis. The programme is designed to address the demand for specialisms in TV and Radio Journalism. It is aimed at those who wish to graduate as industry-ready, journalism and communications professionals with…

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Overview The MA in Addiction Studies is a rigorous and formal exploration of addictions from a variety of academic and scientific perspectives: sociological, cultural, psychological, anthropological, and psychoanalytic. The programme is concerned with how these perspectives interact and how they differ from each other. The aim is to educate students so that they can carry…

Introduction The MA in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy is a recognised component which contributes to a post-graduate specific modality training in psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. A combination of this Masters’ programme with the Post-Masters’ Specific Modality Training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in The School of Psychotherapy at St Vincent’s University Hospital meets the minimum 4-year postgraduate training requirement to enable…

Overview The MA in Psychotherapy offers a postgraduate qualification which meets requirements for professional training for individuals interested in training as humanistic and psychodynamic psychotherapists in the integrative model. The course has been designed for graduates from a Level 8 Counselling and Psychotherapy programme who are suitable for supervised clinical training in humanistic and psychodynamic…

The Master of Arts in Non-Profit Management responds to a growing need for increased managerial capabilities in non-profit organisations in Ireland and abroad. The programme attends to subjects that are at the heart of contemporary management generally and to subjects specific to non-profits. It is aimed at managers in the sector who are currently in…

This programme is applicable across the public, private and voluntary sector with participants from multi-professional backgrounds including social care, clinical, administrative and practitioner levels. On completion, students will have developed enhanced contextual, cultural and professional insights into quality, safety and governance. Graduates will be equipped with a set of skills that will have a direct…

This  Masters programme in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Cognitive Behavioural Modalities) is designed for graduates in health and human sciences and in particular graduates of Counselling and psychotherapy-related programmes as well as disciplines such as nursing, social care, social work, psychology and programmes in cognate areas who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of the…

This module will mainly focus the learners attention on the concept of achieving value for money in building with a focus on cost solutions for fireproofing materials. Learners will continue to develop skills in the measurement of selected building elements and will be introduced to the principles and mechanics of cost planning and preparing tenders.

This course offers students the opportunity to develop knowledge and essential skills in the various fields of Media Production. The Media and Film Production course is designed to prepare students for further study or a career in the Media Industry. It provides an introduction to skills required in Journalism, Film Making, Radio Production, Design, etc.…

This 10-week Memoir Writing course is available in September and in January.

This innovative micro-credential provides learners with an understanding of key issues in disability, mental health and child protection and will appeal to education, health, social care, and policing professionals working in disability, child protection and welfare or sectors where the client base includes individuals who may have disability and/or mental health issues. It covers key…

This micro-credential will be relevant to all intellectual disability service providers and professionals who wish to develop competency and knowledge in respect of the enactment of human rights in the day-to-day lives of people with intellectual disabilities.  It will equip learners with the necessary knowledge, skills, attitudes, and competencies to enact rights-oriented service and person-centred…