Course Summary
This cutting-edge Master’s in Migration, Mobility and Culture (MMC) will form graduates with a multi-focal and transnational understanding of the global grand challenge of migration and its relationship to culture, politics and the social sciences.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have at least a Second Class Honours Grade 1 in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) in any discipline.
Applicants who hold a Second Class Honours Grade 2 in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) in any discipline may also be considered and an interview may be required for such applicants.
All applicants must submit a statement detailing their motivation and readiness. This statement must be a minimum of 500 words and a maximum of 1,000 words and must include the following:
• Your reason(s) for applying to the programme
• How the programme fits with your career plan.
Once the online application has been submitted, all applicants will be required to provide the name and email address of 1 referee (either academic or professional) and a communication will issue immediately from UCC to your referee requesting that they submit a reference directly to UCC.
Consideration under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may also be given to applicants who do not meet the minimum academic entry requirements as stated above but who present with significant and directly relevant work experience.
For Applicants with Qualifications Completed Outside of Ireland
Applicants must meet the required entry academic grade, equivalent to Irish requirements. For more information see our Qualification Comparison page.
International/Non-EU Applicants
For full details of the non-EU application procedure visit our how to apply pages for international students.
• In UCC, we use the term programme and course interchangeably to describe what a person has registered to study in UCC and its constituent colleges, schools, and departments.
• Note that not all courses are open to international/non-EU applicants, please check the fact file above. For more information contact the International Office.
English Language Requirements
Applicants who are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university-approved English language requirements.
Application Details
Closing Date
Rolling deadline. Open until all places have been filled. Early application is advised.
Non-EU Closing Date
Open until all places have been filled or no later than 15 June. Early application is advised.
Start Date: 8 September 2025
Fees
The EU fee for this course is Full-time €6,130; Part-time €3,130 (Year 1), €3,130 (Year 2).
The Non-EU fee for this course is €16,700.
Deposits
If your course required a deposit, that figure will be deducted from your second semester fee payment in January.
EU student fee payment
Fees for EU students are payable in two equal instalments. First payment is at registration in August and the second in January.
International student fee payment
International Students can pay in two equal instalments once they have paid the appropriate deposit. The initial payment is due on registration and the balance usually by the end of January.
How can I pay?
You can pay by Credit/Debit card online or by credit transfer.
Questions?
If you have any questions on fee payment email our Fees Office at [email protected].
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.