How does the Ireland student visa process work regarding the initial one-year student visa and the subsequent two-year post-study work visa? Has this duration changed recently for a Master's?

You will first receive a student visa (Stamp 2) for the length of your course in Ireland - typically one year for a one-year master's program. This visa allows you to study full-time and work part-time (up to 20 hours/week during term, 40 hours/week during holidays).

After completing a master's (Level 9), you can apply for the post-study work visa (Stamp 1G), which allows you to stay and work full-time in Ireland for up to 24 months. This post-study work period is currently granted as a single two-year block, regardless of whether your master's is one or two years.

There have been no recent changes to this duration for master's graduates.