MA in International Relations

UCD School of Politics International Relations is the oldest and largest school of its kind in Ireland with over 150 years of experience in political studies and a world-renowned faculty drawn from many countries.The MAMSc International Relations probes into the causes and consequences of phenomena such as war, trade, regional integration, migration and terrorism. As part of the programme, you will:Examine theoretical approaches in the contemporary study of international politics and their application.Improve your skills in research design and qualitative and quantitative analysis.Have a wide range of specialisations available to you to enable you to develop your specific expertise.Careers EmployabilityGraduates work with international private-sector employers, government agencies and non-governmental organisations including the United Nations and IMF in roles such as government social researcher, diplomatic advisor, and public affairs consultant.DURATION:1 Years 2 YearsNEXT INTAKE:20242025 September

A primary degree with at least Second Class Honours Grade 1 (2H1) in a relevant subject such as political science, international relations, social science, sociology, history, geography, economics, global studies, public policy, development studies, EU studies, law. 2H1 is equivalent to 60 per cent, B minus or 3.08 GPA - in American system: B or 3.00 GPA.Your application will be considered on its individual merits and relevant professional experience will also be taken into account.