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
allow students participate as commentators and/or practitioners in the arena of European public policy develop methodological research expertise develop students' research and writing skills enhance students' understanding of European policy debates generally enhance students' abilities for critical appraisal Graduates of our Master’s programme in European Politics and Policy go on to work across a range of sectors, from European institutions and national government to international organisations and the public sector. Our graduates have gone on to roles at the heart of European governance, including the European Parliament, the European Commission Representation in Ireland, CINEA (the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency), the Deutscher Bundestag, and the Permanent Representation of Ireland to the EU. These destinations reflect the programme’s direct relevance to careers in EU policy and institutional affairs. A number of graduates have taken up roles across Irish government departments, including the Department of Finance, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the Department of Justice, working on policy development, EU affairs, and international relations. 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 Diplomatic Adviser to Public Affairs Consultant and European Policy Specialist. Others have gone on to positions in international organisations such as the European Union, the United Nations, and the IMF, as well as in 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.