MPhil in Race Ethnicity Conflict

at Trinity College Dublin The University of Dublin

The course has three components:

i) Three core modules: Theories of Race and Ethnicity, Theories of Conflict and Research Methods

ii) Optional modules covering topics such as gender and race; racist and anti-racist movements; labour, migration and conflict; forced migrant and statelessness; the Israel/Palestine conflict; identity in Europe; and education and migration (Topics can vary from year to year).

iii) A 15-20,000 word dissertation researched and written under the supervision of a member of staff with relevant expertise.

Candidates should have a good primary degree (an upper second or equivalent, GPA of at least 3.2) in one of the social sciences or a degree that has included social science as a component.

In exceptional cases, candidates without a first degree may be accepted directly into the programme if they can demonstrate that they possess the equivalent of a good first degree,  have work experience in the fields of population movement, conflict, and/or publications that demonstrate analytical skills. Applicants seeking admission in this category may, where practicable, be called for interview.

In all cases the quality of the candidates statement of interest and of their academic references are important.

The fees for MPhil in Race Ethnicity Conflict may vary from €10,000 to €25,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.