🇮🇪Ireland · Independent College Dublin
MA in Dispute Resolution
Master’s · Full Time · On Campus · 1 year · Intake: February
Updated 13 August 2026
Tuition Fee: €11,500Deadline: ASAPIELTS: 6.5Location: Dublin, Ireland
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Key Highlights
Tuition Fee
€11,500
৳1,643,005 BDT
Application Fee
€0
Free to apply
Deadline
ASAP
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
Programme Link
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At a glance
Basic Information
Course NameMaster of Arts in Dispute Resolution
LevelMaster's
Course TypeFull Time
Campus ModeOn Campus – with in-class and blended delivery in Dublin city centre
Duration1 year (3 semesters)
IntakesFebruary
DisciplineDispute Resolution, Mediation, Arbitration, Negotiation & Conflict Management
Eligibility
Academic Requirements
Honours Degree Requirement (Main)
- Law and non-law applicants should normally hold an upper second-class honours degree at NFQ Level 8 or an equivalent international qualification; lower second-class results may be considered
- Overseas qualifications are assessed through the NARIC comparison system. Independent College does not publish a fixed Bangladesh CGPA or percentage for this programme
Note
Meeting the stated criteria does not guarantee admission. Bangladeshi applicants should obtain written confirmation of their qualification equivalence before relying on eligibility.
Tests
Standardized Test Requirement
No GMAT, GRE, LSAT or other additional standardized admission test is published for this programme. A Level 9 admissions interview is mandatory.
Language
English Proficiency Requirements
| Test | Overall Score | Minimum per Band |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| TOEFL iBT | 87 | Not specified |
| PTE Academic | 58.5 | Not specified |
| Duolingo English Test | 120 | Not specified |
Notes
- The table reflects Independent College’s published Level 9 English requirements. English-language qualifications must be dated within two years of the February intake.
- CEFR C1 and Cambridge 184 are also listed. Applicants presenting TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo should meet any additional band condition stated by the College or in the offer letter.
Waiver: Not Available.
Funding
Scholarships
Eligible non-EU applicants may apply for the competitive Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship when a relevant call is open. It normally provides a €10,000 stipend and a full tuition fee waiver for one year, subject to HEA rules and an Independent College offer. No award is guaranteed.
Good to know
Remarks & Additional Information
- Apply ASAP to allow time for admission, tuition payment and Irish study visa preparation.
- The February non-EU tuition is €11,500; the offer letter confirms the payable amount and terms.
- This is a one-year, three-semester QQI Level 9 master’s programme; ILEP reference 0182/0014.
- Study covers conflict analysis, mediation, negotiation, arbitration, restorative practice, workplace and commercial dispute resolution, research methods and a 15,000–20,000-word dissertation.
- The programme is IPMO-accredited, and graduates may apply for membership as newly qualified mediators. Admission, scholarship and visa decisions remain authority-controlled.
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