Universities Ireland University of Limerick Courses Politics MA

Politics MA
at University of Limerick

Limerick, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 15,800
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

Brief Description

The MA in Politics is a one-year, full-time programme that enables students to choose the areas they wish to specialise in within the field of politics. This is a truly flexible programme that enables students to tailor the degree to their own interests, skills and future career plans. The only core modules that the MA in Politics students will be required to complete will be the two research methods modules that are common to all our postgraduate taught degrees. In addition, they can choose any two electives in the first semester and any three in the second.

Course Content
Students are required to take two core modules and five elective modules in a combination of lectures and seminar discussion. An additional and substantial research element includes: Assessed course research papers; and a dissertation of 10,000-15,000 words written on a topic of choice under the guidance of an appropriate supervisor. A minimum pass (C3) in the dissertation is a requirement for the successful examination of this programme.

Autumn Semester

Autumn core:
- PO5005 Graduate Research Methods
Autumn electives (choose two):
- PO5004 Graduate Seminar in Development
- PO5015 Graduate Seminar in Contemporary Political Theory
- PO5016 Graduate Seminar in International Relations
- PO5017 Graduate Seminar in Institutions and Policies of the EU
- PA6011 Public Administration Theory & Practice
Spring Semester

Spring core:
- PS5131 Graduate Research Methods
Spring electives (choose three):
- PO5006 Graduate Seminar in Peacebuilding
- PO5007 Graduate Seminar in International Co-operation and Conflict
- PO5010 Graduate Seminar in European Governance
- PO5232 Representative Democracy in Europe
- PO5222 Global Justice
- PS5121 Feminist Perspectives in Conflict and Development Issues
- PO5008 International Political Economy
- PO5252 Comparative Climate Policy and Politics
- PA6032 Collaborative Governance and Leadership
Summer
- Dissertation
Entry Requirement
A four-year Bachelor Degree or three-year honours Bachelor Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university. First-division results are normally required with a minimum overall grade of between 55-70%* depending on the programme applied for.
Some programmes may require an interview and/or work experience.
A full transcripts/full marks sheets of each semester is required. A consolidated marks sheet is not sufficient as a standalone document.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£15800 per year

Career Prospect

This unique and genuinely flexible postgraduate degree prepares students for a variety of professions. Since this degree offers a generic qualification in politics, it does not restrict the range of careers available to students after graduation. At the same time, given the wide-ranging choice of modules, students can pursue several interests and acquire expertise in a number of fields in political science. It is also an excellent springboard for further research, potentially towards a doctoral degree or public policy research. In the past, our graduates have pursued careers in business, public administration, journalism and civil society organisations.

Cost Of Studying At University of Limerick

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Politics MA at University of Limerick