The pace of change in our world continues to grow. Countries and peoples are connected in increasingly complex ways. The list of challenges – and opportunities – is long, including populism, inequality, climate change, conflict, and governance. A better understanding of the world and the processes at work are essential. This MA programme aims to equip you with tools to analyse our world the choices we face.
The DCU MA in International Relations is the oldest in Dublin and is known for its dedicated staff and diverse student body. We welcome students from all over the world, as well as those with different career experiences, and those who have studied very different subjects at the undergraduate level. Our intellectual approach is also diverse. We see international relations as the meeting point of diverse theoretical, disciplinary, and geographical perspectives.
Dublin, Ireland
12 Months
€ 15,000
IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 92
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Year 1 Core Modules:
Dissertation
Int.Relations Theory
Principles of Public International Law
Research Methodology
International Political Economy
Year 1 Optional Modules -
Gender Sexuality and Migration
Environmental Change and World Politics
EU Foreign and Security Policy
Emerging Issues in Security
Politics and Foreign Policy of China
Statehood and Recognition in World Politics
Race, Minorities & Indigenous in Int'l Law
The Governance of Migration in Europe
International Development Practice
European and International Human Rights Law
Russia & The Former Soviet Space
Irish Foreign Policy
Politics & Development in sub-Saharan Africa
Politics of the UN
Politics of the Middle East and North Africa
War and Peace in South Asia
Religion, Human Values & Intl Relations
Uaneen Non-Contributing Module
Year 2 Optional Modules -
General Entry Requirements
For admission to the MA in International Relations, successful applicants will have -
A degree at the level of an Irish or UK Honours undergraduate degree (H2.2 or above) or equivalent
If the applicant has not yet completed their degree, then conditional offer may be made on basis of most recent grades and pending the achievement of no less than a H2.2 degree,
Applicants with appropriate combinations of professional qualifications and experience may also be considered. This includes discipline-specific knowledge and know-how; transferable skills; basic research competency; personal effectiveness.
International candidates who are non-native speakers of English must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language.
IELTS ACADEMIC Composite score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one component
TOEFL iBT Total Score of 92
Non EU Fees
€15,000
Public Policy Analyst
Financial/Economic Analyst
Social Policy Program Officer
Foreign Service Officer
Immigration and Revenue Officer
Legislative Analyst
Political Aide
Politician
Lobbyist
Diplomat
Economic Development Officer
Editor
Press Officer
Print Journalist
Publisher
Public Relations Specialist
Television and Radio Journalist
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