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 understanding of the importance of interests and influence equip students with the skills necessary to understand and critically assess issues in politics and international relations Graduates of our Master’s programme in Politics pursue diverse careers across a wide range of sectors, including government, international organisations, policy advocacy, media, and consultancy. Our graduates have secured roles across public institutions in Ireland and beyond, including the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Department of Justice, the European Commission, and the Legal Aid Board. These destinations reflect the programme’s strong preparation for careers at the interface of politics, law, and policy. A notable proportion of graduates have gone on to careers within major international institutions. Alumni now work at the United Nations in New York and Geneva, the World Trade Organisation, the International Monetary Fund, and the OSCE, taking on roles in diplomacy, research, and institutional affairs. Graduates committed to political and environmental change have joined organisations including European Movement Ireland, Transport & Environment (T&E), Greenpeace European Unit, and the Green Party of Ireland, working on campaigns, policy development, and public engagement. Several graduates have moved into consultancy and professional services, including Saatchi & Saatchi and Endeavor Professional Services, advising clients on communications strategy, public affairs, and political risk. Graduates with an interest in political reporting and public discourse have gone on to roles in the media sector, with alumni at Belga News Agency and ProSiebenSat.1 Media covering politics and international affairs. 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 Government Social Researcher and Political Adviser to Public Affairs Consultant, Public Relations Officer, and Diplomatic Adviser. Others have gone on to doctoral programmes or taken up positions in international organisations, think tanks, 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 can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.