Masters (MS) in Political Science in Ireland

18 masters programmes in political science at 7 universities in Ireland are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 22,600 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 21,962 USD and 22,600 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Political Science programmes

18 programmes

Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in International Relations University College Dublin Master's 22,600 USD
Master in Public Policy University of Galway Master's 22,780 USD
Master in International Public Policy & Diplomacy University College Cork Master's 21,962 USD
Master in Peace and Conflict University College Dublin Master's 22,600 USD
Master in Gender, Politics & International Relations University College Dublin Master's 22,600 USD
Master in European Politics and Governance University of Limerick Master's 18,600 USD
Master in Government & Politics University College Cork Master's 21,962 USD
Master in American Politics & Foreign Policy University College Dublin Master's 22,600 USD
Master in Political Theory University College Dublin Master's 22,600 USD
Master in European Politics & Policy University College Dublin Master's 22,600 USD
Master in Politics University College Dublin Master's 22,600 USD
Master in Social and Political Thought University College Dublin Master's 25,140 USD
Master in Middle East Politics University College Dublin Master's 22,600 USD
Master in International Politics Trinity College Dublin Master's 20,000 USD
Master in Politics University of Limerick Master's 18,600 USD
Master in Public Policy Ma Pdip.Html Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway Master's 23,247 USD
Master in European Public Affairs & Law University College Dublin Master's 22,600 USD
Master in Leadership and Innovation in the Public Sector Atlantic Technological University Master's —

Specialisations within political science

Political science 14 Public Policy 4

Universities for political science in Ireland

Masters (MS) in Political Science in Ireland: common questions

How many political science programmes are there in Ireland?
18 political science masters programmes at 7 universities in Ireland are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a political science degree in Ireland cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in political science in Ireland is 22,600 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 21,962 USD and 22,600 USD per year.
Can I study political science in Ireland in English?
Yes — 100% of the political science programmes in Ireland in our catalogue are taught in English (18 of 18).

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