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    M.Sc. in Social Policy and Practice

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    Dublin, IEMScOnline1 year
    €29,492.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    60
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits

    M.Sc. in Social Policy and Practice at Trinity College Dublin is a 30-credit, 1-year, online MSc program based in Dublin, IE. Tuition is €29,492.

    About the program

    Second year of a two-year program following Postgraduate Diploma, focusing on advanced social policy analysis including wicked problems like crime and poverty, policy interventions in social security, health, housing, and a thesis. Covers Irish, EU, and global perspectives.

    Focus: research
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 17, 2026
    Term 2026
    Jul 17, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min Trinity’s English requirements for postgraduate applicants (Band B: Standard entry)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min Trinity’s English requirements for postgraduate applicants (Band B: Standard entry)

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    Not eligible (online program)

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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 M.Sc. in Social Policy and Practice at Trinity College Dublin cost?
    The total estimated tuition for M.Sc. in Social Policy and Practice at Trinity College Dublin is €29,492 across 30 required credits.
    Is M.Sc. in Social Policy and Practice at Trinity College Dublin online or in-person?
    M.Sc. in Social Policy and Practice at Trinity College Dublin is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does M.Sc. in Social Policy and Practice at Trinity College Dublin take to complete?
    M.Sc. in Social Policy and Practice at Trinity College Dublin is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for M.Sc. in Social Policy and Practice at Trinity College Dublin?
    Per the program's published guidance: Lower Second Class Honours degree (2.2)
    How large is the M.Sc. in Social Policy and Practice at Trinity College Dublin cohort?
    M.Sc. in Social Policy and Practice at Trinity College Dublin typically enrolls around 60 students per cohort.