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
develop methodological research expertise develop student's research and professional development skills develop students ability to understand power in an anarchic world enhance students' understanding of international organisations equip students with the skills necessary to understand and critically assess issues in international politics and security Graduates of our Master’s programme in International Relations go on to work across a wide range of sectors, from government and international organisations to consultancy, development, and financial services. Our graduates have taken up roles across a range of public institutions in Ireland and internationally, including the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Department of Justice, the Houses of the Oireachtas, the European Central Bank, and the U.S. Department of Commerce. These destinations reflect the strong demand for graduates who can apply rigorous analytical and policy skills to complex international questions. A number of graduates have gone on to work within intergovernmental and multilateral bodies, including UNHCR, the European External Action Service, and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), contributing to diplomacy, development, and humanitarian efforts at the international level. Several graduates have joined leading consultancy firms, including Accenture, KPMG, PwC, and EY, where they work on strategy, policy, and advisory projects for clients across the public and private sectors. Graduates with a commitment to international development and human rights have gone on to organisations such as The ONE Campaign, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, working on advocacy, programme delivery, and policy change. The programme’s analytical and international focus has also proven attractive to employers in financial services, with graduates securing positions at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of Ireland, and SCOR. 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 Diplomatic Adviser and Government Social Researcher to Public Affairs Consultant, Policy Analyst, and Development Officer. Others have gone on to PhD programmes in international relations and related fields, or taken up positions in think tanks, embassies, and the not-for-profit 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