An upper second class honours degree (NFQ Level 8 ), or the international equivalent in the subject areas such as the humanities, politics and international relations but not exclusively. Consideration will be given to students with a lower GPA but they will require an interview (via SKYPE or in person) and maybe asked for additional material
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS overall 6.5 (with no band less than 6 in each element), or equivalent.
These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes
Students should be able to communicate in academic language about American politics and foreign policy using historical and theoretical concepts. apply knowledge in a variety of professional settings or in the form of further study, including at the doctoral level. demonstrate an ability to communicate in writing and in public speaking with a variety of specialist and non-specialist audiences. develop significant expertise in a chosen subject by writing a MA thesis of approximately 12,000 words with individual supervision from an academic member of staff. develop sophisticated judgments about American politics and foreign policy that encompass domestic and international/comparative perspectives. learn skills that will enable them to accumulate further knowledge in this or other subjects in an autonomous manner. 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.