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    MSc Climate Change

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    Maynooth, IEMScIn-person1 year
    €16,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    73%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    90
    Credits
    €50.00
    App fee

    MSc Climate Change at Maynooth University is a 90-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Maynooth, IE. Tuition is €16,000.

    About the program

    The program covers climate change science, impacts, and policies through taught modules on topics like ocean and climate change, detection and attribution, and adaptation and mitigation, with technical training in modelling and analysis. It includes a dissertation with collaboration on real-world climate challenges.

    Focus: both
    Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings: 501–600 (World University Rankings 2026) for Maynooth University
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Aug 14, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Not applicable (Ireland master’s generally leads to an Irish residence/work authorization route rather than a US STEM OPT or UK Graduate Route).

    €12,600.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc Climate Change at Maynooth University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc Climate Change at Maynooth University is €16,000 across 90 required credits.
    Is MSc Climate Change at Maynooth University online or in-person?
    MSc Climate Change at Maynooth University is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc Climate Change at Maynooth University take to complete?
    MSc Climate Change at Maynooth University is structured around 1 year and 90 credits.
    What GPA is required for MSc Climate Change at Maynooth University?
    Per the program's published guidance: Second Class Honours, Grade 1 (2:1)
    How competitive is MSc Climate Change at Maynooth University?
    MSc Climate Change at Maynooth University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 73%.