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
acquaint students with cutting edge development issues allow students to comment critically on development interventions enhance students' abilities to assess development practice on the ground equip students with the skills to work in the field of international development Graduates of our Master’s programme in International Development go on to work across a wide range of sectors, from international organisations and humanitarian NGOs to government, consultancy, and academic research. International organisations and development agencies: A strong cohort of graduates has secured positions within the world’s leading multilateral bodies. Alumni now work at UNICEF, UNDP, the World Food Programme, UNOPS, and the Danish Refugee Council, contributing to humanitarian response, sustainable development, and poverty reduction at the global level. Reflecting the programme’s strong ties to development practice, many graduates have gone on to prominent Irish and international NGOs, including Trócaire, GOAL Global, Plan International, British Red Cross, and CAFOD, working on programmes spanning emergency relief, long-term development, and advocacy. Graduates have taken up roles across a range of Irish government departments and agencies, including the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, the Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations, and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. A number of graduates have moved into leading consultancy firms, including Deloitte, EY Parthenon, PwC, and DAI, advising governments, donors, and international organisations on development programming, evaluation, and policy. 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 Development Officer and Humanitarian Programme Manager to Policy Analyst, Researcher, and Project Coordinator. Others have gone on to doctoral programmes in development studies or taken up positions in journalism, education, and local community development. Instead of writing a thesis, students may opt to complete an internship in a role directly relevant to their field of study. The internship requires a minimum of 480 hours and may be undertaken anytime after the end of the teaching term until the third week of August. Students are responsible for securing their own internship placements. The School provides a list of potential host organisations. UCD Careers offers support with application writing and related resources. 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 fee