International Studies MA

Autumn Semester    
 

• Graduate Seminar in International Relations
• Graduate Research Methods
• One elective module from the list below

Spring Semester    
 

• Graduate Seminar in International Co-operation and Conflict; Research Methods (progressing dissertation)
• Two elective modules from the list below

Summer Semester

Electives:
 

• Graduate Seminar in Development
• Graduate Seminar in Institutions and Policies of the European Union
• Graduate Seminar in Contemporary Political Theory;
• Multilevel Governance: Concepts and Practice
• Conflict Analysis
• Graduate Seminar in Comparative Politics
• Graduate Seminar in Peacebuilding
• Graduate Seminar in European Governance; Global Transformation and Exclusion
• External Relations of the European Union
• Russian and Post Soviet Politics
• Foreign Aid and Development
• Development Practice and Programme Management
• Global Justice
• Representative Democracy in Europe
• International Political Economy

• Dissertation

A primary degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. economics, history, geography, political science, sociology, European studies, law), with a minimum result of a second honours, or an approved qualification (Primary degree: Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland).

Tuition Fees

These are based on Residency, Citizenship, Course requirements.

Review the three groups of criteria to determine your fee status as follows
 

1. Residency
    
   • You must have been living in an EU/EEA member state or Switzerland for at least 3 of the 5 years before starting your course
      
2. Citizenship
    
   • You must be a citizen of an EU/EEA member state or Switzerland or have official refugee status

The programme equips students with substantive knowledge about a variety of international political phenomena, competence in the use of social scientific research methods, as well as analytical and transferable skills.  Some graduates continue studying towards a Ph.D. or towards professional qualifications in fields such as law and commerce.  Others may go on to pursue careers in journalism, public administration, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, interest groups and business.