MSc International Development

at University College Dublin

Core Modules Stage 1
 

• Politics of Development

  POL40100
   

• Introduction to Statistics

  POL40950
   

• Qualitative Research Methods for Political Science

  POL41640
   

• Governance, Pol, Dev 10cr

  POL41860
   

• Thesis

  POL42310

Optional Modules Stage 1
 

• Gender, Conflict-related Harm & Transitional Justice

  GS40100
   

• NGOs: Law, Governance and Social Change

  LAW40760
   

• Theories of International Relations

  POL40050
   

• Global Issues in Normative Political Theory

  POL40140
   

• Comparative Public Policy

  POL40160
   

• International Political Economy

  POL40370
   

• Comparative European Politics

  POL40540
   

• Politics of European Governance

  POL40970
   

• Politics of Human Rights

  POL41020
   

• Theory of Human Rights

  POL41030
   

• Politics and Change in the Middle East and North Africa

  POL41510
   

• The Global Political Economy of Europe

  POL41650
   

• Gender, Peace, and Security

  POL41720
   

• The Politics of Inequality

  POL41780
   

• Theories of International Relations – Stream 2

  POL41800
   

• Political Economy of Institutions and Comparative Development

  POL41870
   

• Political Violence

  POL41910
   

• Psychology of Conflict in the Middle East

  POL41930
   

• Peace & Conflict Studies

  POL41980
   

• Political Theory and the EU

  POL42000
   

• Gender & the Political System

  POL42040
   

• Quantitative Text Analysis

  POL42050
   

• International Security

  POL42060
   

• Programming for Soc Scientists

  POL42340
   

• Connected_Politics

  POL42350
   

• Social Theory and International Relations

  POL42430

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.

• English language requirements: applicants whose first language is not English should have met TOEFL, IELTs, or computer-based TOEFL requirements (600, 6.5, or 250 respectively), or the Cambridge English Test (Certificate in Advanced English at a minimum of Grade B, or Certificate of Proficiency in English at Grade C).

Non-EU fees for academic year 2022/23 are:

€ 20,500

Graduates of the programme have found employment with the official Irish aid programme, in Irish and international non-governmental organisations such as Trocaire, Goal, Action Aid and Oxfam, and with agencies of the European Union and the United Nations as well as in journalism, education, local community development, and many other areas such as:
 

• Public administration

• Journalism

• Media

• Civil society organisations

• Voluntary sector

• Academic institutions