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 International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information:
https://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/int%20pmp/
These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes
Enhance students' abilities to undertake research/policy analysis Enhance students' capacities for critical thinking vis-à-vis ethnic identity Allow students participate in debates around nationalism and ethnic conflict Develop methodological research expertise To impart a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the causes, and issues arising around, all aspects of nationalism and ethnic conflict Graduates of our Master’s programme in Peace and Conflict go on to work across a wide range of sectors, from international organisations and European institutions to government, NGOs, and academic research. A number of graduates have secured positions within major multilateral bodies, including the United Nations, IOM – UN Migration, the World Trade Organisation, the International Monetary Fund, and the Asian Development Bank, contributing to conflict prevention, migration governance, and international policy. Graduates with a focus on European dimensions of conflict and governance have gone on to the European Commission, the EPP Group in the European Parliament, the European Youth Forum, and The Clingendael Institute, working on European security, policy research, and international relations. Several graduates have taken up roles within state institutions, including the Department of Finance in Ireland, the Irish Defence Forces, and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Israel, working across defence, diplomacy, and public administration. Graduates committed to peacebuilding and humanitarian work have joined organisations including GOAL Global and The Wheel, contributing to development programming, conflict response, and civil society advocacy. 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 Conflict Analyst and Diplomatic Adviser to Government Social Researcher, Advocacy Officer, and Public Affairs Consultant. Others have gone on to doctoral programmes or taken up positions in security consultancy, international development, and the not-for-profit sector. 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 feedback profile amongst other information. Incoming