Candidates should normally have achieved an upper second-class Honours degree or higher from an established university. A background in a social science is advantageous but not a necessity. Applications are expected from candidates with a Single or Joint Honours degree in Political Science, Economics, European Studies, History, Sociology, Business or Law.
All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet
Band B (Standard Entry)
English language requirements. For more details of qualifications that meet Band B, see the English Language Requirements page
The M.Sc. in International Politics is a one-year full-time (two-year part-time) course that emphasizes research methods and skills in the theoretically guided study of developments in international politics. Topics covered may include but are not limited to questions around conflict and security, the development and stability of political regimes, policy making, economic inequality, and EU politics. Students will learn to design and conduct their own research using relevant social scientific theories and methods. They will also develop the skills to communicate research effectively in a variety of forms. Is This Course For Me? The course aims to provide students with the necessary skills for a range of research-related careers as well as careers in other areas. It is suitable for students who wish to progress to doctoral research or to pursue careers in applied policy research, the civil service, international organisations, non-governmental organisations, or the media.