Master of Public Policy
at University College Dublin, Dublin

4.2 /5

(88 Reviews)

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UCD College of Social Sciences and Law

Master of Public Policy
at
UCD
Overview

UCD College of Social Sciences and Law at UCD offers Master of Public Policy. The 1 year Degree course has primary stream as Business & Management Studies. The UCD tuition fees for international students is Euro 19900.0. The Degree course offered by the at UCD requires IELTS and TOEFL. Graduation cutoff for admission is CGPA - 3.0/4.

Duration	1 year
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Tuition & Fees	₹17.74 Lakh View full breakup
Type of University	Public
Official Career Service Website	Go to Website

Master of Public Policy
at
UCD
Fees

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 17,74,483

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 10,01,112
Transportation	INR 80,253
Books & Supplies	INR 62,419
Total approximate fees	INR 11,43,784

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Euro = INR 89.17 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 20ᵗʰ December 2024

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Master of Public Policy
at
UCD
Entry Requirements

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No specific cutoff mentioned

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CGPA - 3/4
The applicants should have earned a honours bachelors degree (NFQ Level 8) from a recognised university in a relevant social science subject such as Political Science, International Relations, Social Policy, Sociology, Geography, Economics, Global Studies, Public Policy, Public Administration, EU Studies, Law/International Law, Accounting & Finance, Business etc. with at least Upper Second Class Honours, or its equivalent (an overall GPA of 3.0 (B) or higher in the American system).

Relevant professional experience will also be taken into account.
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TOEFL

Marks - 90/120
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IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
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In certain cases, a ‘conditional offer’ may be made while applicants are waiting on their final results. Applicants would need to submit a copy of all of their academic transcripts to date in order to be considered for a conditional offer without a final grade

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Master of Public Policy
at
UCD
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

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One academic reference

Step two

Additional documents required

Official Transcripts
A copy of birth certificate or passport
ELP Score

Step three

Start your online application

https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/W_HU_REPORTING.P_DISPLAY_REPORT?p_report=OA700&p_parameters=49B06CC7DCF728869FE1A6052BDA137717E1A0004B411FDAB33D8E44F0C4ECC81437E8E6C55B1B146B5A7B22B0BB1047C85B1EBB310D4B6E82FC3602C62A7C7A14DAFB4FC90F20744D2F1840588375353942574A69151665FBB127C5F55971FA

Step four

Application fees for this course

Euro 50 = INR 4.46 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card

Master of Public Policy
at
UCD
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#51	Europe QS, 2025
#201	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2025
#253	Global Universities US News & World Report, 2024

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Master of Public Policy
at
UCD
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

University College Dublin
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5

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Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented
Friendly
Multi-dimensional
Fun loving

Student Views

60% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships3.8

Part time work4

Post study jobs4.2

Quality of faculty4.5

Student Life4.4

Value for money4.1

Public transportation4.4

Safety4.3

Indian Food4

Permanent Immigration4

Anonymous

MSc in Project Management - Batch of 2025

Offered by University College Dublin

The college offers a vibrant and engaging environment.

Tips: Just be confident that everything will come your way. It’s terrifying to leave everything behind, but you should be confident that everything will work out. At UCD, we had orientation, where they talked about different cultures, which was helpful. The college offers a vibrant and engaging environment. My day includes interactive classes, club activities, and social events. To make learning enjoyable, the campus hosts cultural festivals and industry seminars in which I actively participate. The faculty is highly accessible and supportive, offering mentorship beyond the classroom. Their teaching methodology emphasized real-world applications, case studies, and interactive learning, fostering critical thinking. Honestly, I’m really loving it here, and enjoying it more than anything.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2025Read more

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Masters in Psychological Science - Batch of 2026

Offered by University College Dublin

4.1

The professors are friendly and good and you can reach out to them freely.

Tips: The professors are friendly and good, but again, you will need to ask as many questions as possible,e and if you are shy, feel free to shoot as many emails to them as possible, they don't mind. But having assumptions of academics that it's easy will be wrong. Always ask professors what they expect from you in terms of grading. There are many student clubs tailored to specific interests, so try to be a part of it. Also, networking plays a crucial role, so engaging with alumni, industry professionals, and classmates can open up valuable opportunities. Overall, I am highly satisfied with the course and the university.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2025Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Sustainable Supply Chain Management - Batch of 2025

Offered by University College Dublin

UCD is very reputed in Ireland, and I value the place it holds here.

Tips: Only if you are ready to face challenges please take up this option. The first semester would be tough since you are going through many changes. Lectures are pretty long, I advise everyone to participate in class discussions. You tend to learn a lot then. Overall, I am quite satisfied with the course and the country.

Likes (Permanent Immigration): Ireland is a country that is not as well-known as others, but it is becoming more popular. Ireland is part of the EU, which makes the immigration process easier. I haven't done a lot of research, but people say that it is relatively easy to immigrate to Ireland.

Dislikes (Part time work): I didn't find many on-campus part-time jobs, but there are more off-campus opportunities in Dublin. Balancing academics and part-time work can be tiring, so I suggest you take a less tiring job so you have enough energy to focus on your studies. The maximum hourly wage is 14 euros.

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2024Read more

Anonymous

MSc Finance - Batch of 2025

Offered by University College Dublin

4.1

The level of difficulty in many subjects does not justify the course fee.

Tips: For my course M.Sc. in finance, you've got to be on top of your studies and manage part-time well if you're planning to. The level of difficulty in many of the subjects does not justify the course fee. Not all students can relate to the level of difficulty in each subject. Additionally, some lecturers aren't so passionate about teaching, which hurts student learning. However, some professors do exhibit a passion for teaching, which is a relief. There are a plethora of opportunities post-course and you definitely won't waste your money. At any point during the day or night, the streets are safe. In my experience, safety shouldn't be your concern when considering Ireland. People are extremely nice to you and they're helpful. If you're living off campus, ensure that you're in a good neighbourhood. Overall I'm pretty satisfied with the course even after the stress.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2025Read more

Srivatsan

MSc Computer Science (Negotiated Learning) - Batch of 2025

Offered by University College Dublin

3.2

The sports university of Ireland.

Tips: The college is very good. It's a modern college with a strong focus on sports and extracurricular activities. Living on campus is a different experience than living off campus, and I think it's a great experience. The study load is not as hectic as it is in India, and the curriculum is great.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty are good and are very friendly and not like some arrogant professors we get in Indian universities. Here the professor feels like they are among the students only. Also, the professors however highly ranked they are, they always behave politely and down to earth.

Dislikes (Indian Food): I rated Indian food as low because there are very few Indian restaurants, and they are located in the city. If you are a vegetarian, your choices are even more limited. Even fast food chains like McDonald's don't sell veggie burgers, and they are always out of stock. If you want to eat Indian food, you'll have to cook it yourself.

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2024Read more

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Master of Public Policy
at
UCD
Highlights

Public policy making has become more challenging in recent years in the context of the increasing complexity of clients' needs, growing expectations regarding appropriate service quality and diminishing public spending in many countries.
The Master of Public Policy is specifically designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to meet these challenges.
The Master of Public Policy is a 90-credit programme.
The duration is one year full time or two years part time. A 60-credit version of the programme is available as a Graduate Diploma without thesis.
Core Modules:
Optional research stream which provideswith the skills to pursue a career in public policy research.
Optional specialist streams which enable to examine the policy fields which interest you in-depth.
A unique interdisciplinary course where modules are offered by various schools across University (Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice, Economics, Geography, Law, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Public Health and Sociology)