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Master's degree, Social sciences and humanities. University College Cork, Cork, County of Cork, Ireland.
Master of Arts - Philosophy is a master's degree program in social sciences and humanities at University College Cork, a public institution in Cork, County of Cork, Ireland, founded in 1845.
First-year tuition is listed at 18,500 EUR and the application fee at 50 EUR.
Plan for about 28,550 EUR for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. Immigration sets a minimum level of funds that you must show in addition to first-year fees. Check the current amount on the Irish immigration site, and confirm tuition fees with your institution.
Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.
| Item | Amount (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition, first year | 18,500 EUR |
| Living costs, first year (school estimate) | 10,000 EUR |
| Application fee (one time) | 50 EUR |
| Estimated first-year total | 28,550 EUR |
Our directory lists 76 master's degree programs in social sciences and humanities at 7 schools in Ireland. Their median first-year tuition is 18,600 EUR, and the middle half cost between 16,500 EUR and 19,020 EUR.
At 18,500 EUR, Master of Arts - Philosophy is 1% below the median, in the middle of the range. The full range runs from 11,800 EUR to 27,780 EUR.
If budget matters, these master's degree programs in social sciences and humanities have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Ireland.
| Program | School | Tuition (1st year) |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts - History of Family (MAHIFATFAD) | University of Limerick, Limerick | 11,800 EUR |
| Professional Masters Education (P.M.E.) - Geography | Trinity College Dublin, Dublin | 11,980 EUR |
| Master of Arts - Social Work | Atlantic Technological University - Sligo, Sligo | 14,000 EUR |
| Master of Arts - Social Work | Technological University of the Shannon - George’s Quay, Limerick | 15,500 EUR |
| Master of Arts - Anthropology | Maynooth University, Kildare | 16,000 EUR |
| Master of Arts - History (DC677) | Dublin City University - Glasnevin, Dublin | 17,200 EUR |
University College Cork sets the exact entry requirements for Master of Arts - Philosophy . For a master's degree, applicants usually need the following.
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First-year tuition is listed at 18,500 EUR. Living costs are extra; University College Cork estimates 10,000 EUR a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.
The application fee is 50 EUR. It is paid once per application and is not refunded after the school receives the application.
The school has not listed an intake date for this program. Ask us for the current intakes.
It is listed as a master's degree. The school awards the degree on completion.
You need a Study visa, decided by Immigration Service Delivery (Irish Department of Justice). Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.
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