Introduction
This one calendar year full-time programme of study is intended for recent graduates and graduates with professional experience. The course is designed to attract able and ambitious candidates who wish to obtain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of contemporary problems in the international environment.
Objectives
The aim of the course is to prepare graduates to follow a career in the global market economy, international organisations, the United Nations, Diplomatic Service, the media and NGOs. The course also prepares students who intend to go on to further studies in international relations.
Programme Content
Semester 1
International Relations, International Organisation. Resources and Development, Research Methodology.
Semester 2
Students must choose three electives from the following modules: International Economics; International History of the Twentieth Century; American Foreign Relations; External Relations of the European Union Strategic Studies; Public International; International Public Policy; Central and Eastern Europe Continuity and Change, Summer Dissertation.
Careers
Past graduates have taken up jobs in the United Nations, the Diplomatic Services, International Business, NGOs and the University sector.
Entrance Requirements
A primary degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. economics, history, geography, political science, sociology, European studies, law), with an overall result of first or second honours, or an approved qualification (Primary degree: level 8 NQAI).
What to Include with your Application
- Qualification transcripts and certificates
- English language qualification if English is not your first language
- Certified English translations of your transcripts/certificates where the originals are in a language other than English.
- A copy of your birth certificate (long document)
Application Fee
An application fee will apply from January 2011 to all postgraduate programmes. Please see Frequently Asked Questions for more information on the application fee.
Tuition Fee
The University recognises that many students are experiencing serious financial constraints in the present economic climate. Accordingly the Fees Office will endeavour to accommodate, where possible, the payment of fees via an agreed instalment payment plan. For further details please contact the Fees Office at feesoffice@ul.ie. Click here for details on the fee schedule.
Contact
Department: Politics and Public Administration.
Course Director: Lisa McInerney
Tel : 353-61-202770
Fax : 353-61-202281
Email : lisa.mcinerney@ul.ie
Web : www.humanities.ul.ie
