Social Justice & Public Policy - Waterford

The MA in Social Justice and Public Policy is a two year part-time programme which gives students a unique opportunity to develop a theoretical framework and the deep capacity for analysis, understanding, knowledge, skills and practices needed to engage meaningfully in social change towards a more just and inclusive society focusing particularly on influencing public policy. Social Justice Ireland is a key partner in this programme.



This MA is particularly suitable for students seeking to promote a fairer society, including people from business, community, voluntary, social inclusion, environmental organisations, trade unions, public service and religious sectors. Many applicants will be working in a voluntary or paid capacity with an organisation, group or office involved with social justice or addressing issues affected by public policy.

Year 1 Modules

Social Analysis and Social Change 1

Human Rights and Theories of Social Justice

Communications and Public Policy in

Economics and Social Policy 1

Prophetic Traditions of Social Justice

Advocacy, Community Organising and Networking for Social Justice

NFQ Honours degree in any area of the Humanities, Economics or Social Sciences. Candidates should normally have previous relevant experience and are expected to be working in a paid or voluntary capacity in the area.

2 YEAR – PART-TIME

Delivered over 17 evenings and all-day sessions and 2-block weeks in a Dublin city centre location.

Start Date: September 2025