Open MA / MSc Programme
Design a personalised master's course of study across diverse disciplines tailored to your goals.
Best for:Best for self-motivated professionals and graduates seeking a flexible, interdisciplinary master's degree tailored to their unique career objectives.
Overview
The innovative MA/MSc Open programme offered by the Open University in Ireland provides students with the unique flexibility to construct a personalised postgraduate curriculum spanning multiple disciplines, including arts, sciences, business, and education. Learners progress through structured modules and microcredentials, combining independent study with academic milestones to complete a 180-credit master's qualification. Candidates are expected to outline a clear study plan and career objectives that align with their chosen focus areas. The programme accommodates part-time learning schedules over a multi-year duration while maintaining rigorous postgraduate standards.
What you'll do
- Develop a personalised study plan aligned with educational and professional objectives across chosen specialist areas
- Complete coursework, modules, and microcredentials totaling 180 credits within the designated timeframe
- Engage in independent postgraduate-level research and regular module assessments
- Submit evidence of prior learning or prerequisite study when transitioning into specialized subject tracks
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification relevant to the intended specialist area of study
Degree offered: MA / MSc
Language: English; IELTS score of at least 7 strongly recommended if English is not your first language
Instruction: English
- Good computing skills adequate for digital and online learning environments
- Ability to formulate and execute an independent study plan
- Capacity for critical analysis and postgraduate-level academic writing
- Prior foundational knowledge or relevant credits in the chosen specialist field
- Applicants must hold a relevant bachelor's degree or demonstrate equivalent professional/educational experience
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Review the individual module and microcredential entry requirements before submitting an application through the official admissions portal. Prepare a proposed plan of study and educational objectives to accompany your application materials.
- CV
- BSc + MSc transcripts
- Outline of proposed plan of study
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