A primary degree with at least Second Class Honours Grade 1 (2H1). 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). Applicants who obtained a previous degree from an English-speaking university may be exempted from this requirement.
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Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD’s Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information
http://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/
These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes
allow students participate in debates around both the theory and practice of IPE boost students' research and writing skills develop methodological research expertise enhance students' skills in policy analysis familiarise students with a comprehensive knowledge of leading issues in International Political Economy Graduates of our Master’s programme in International Political Economy go on to work across a wide range of sectors, from international organisations and government to financial services, trade bodies, and consultancy. A strong cohort of graduates has secured positions within major international institutions. Alumni now work at the United Nations in New York and Geneva, the World Trade Organisation, the International Monetary Fund, the Asian Development Bank, and the Ministry of Economic Affairs in Taipei, reflecting the programme’s direct relevance to careers in global economic governance and diplomacy. Graduates have gone on to roles at the European Commission, the Department of Finance in Ireland, and IDA Ireland, contributing to economic policy, investment promotion, and regulatory affairs at both national and European level. Several graduates have moved into consultancy and advisory roles, joining firms including Deloitte, Crowe Ireland, FleishmanHillard EU, and the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), where they advise clients on economic strategy, trade policy, and international affairs. The programme’s grounding in international monetary and trade systems has proven attractive to employers in financial services and trade promotion. Graduates have taken up positions at Allianz Partners, Universal Investment, the Dutch-German Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and the Korean Foreign Trade Association. Graduates of the School of Politics and International Relations have continued into doctoral programmes at internationally recognised institutions, including the University of Oxford, Northwestern University, Ghent University, Trinity College Dublin, and University College Dublin. Roles held by graduates span a broad spectrum, from Trade Policy Analyst and Government Social Researcher to Public Affairs Consultant, Political Adviser, and Diplomatic Adviser. Others have gone on to doctoral programmes or taken up positions in think tanks, international financial institutions, and the corporate sector. Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information. Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.