Community Research plus Development

Key programme benefits to future students

Students will learn about developmental institutions and supports at national and international level, taking Graduate Seminars in Development and in Peace building. Elective options include modules in Institutions and policies of the EU; International Cooperation and Conflict; Collaborative Governance and Leadership.



Students will get practical experience in engaged research practice and community co-design and develop critical understanding of contemporary national and international institutions supporting development.



Students will examine the origins and impacts of contemporary conflicts in the Global South and the complex relations between development and violence and gain an understanding of the key theories, concepts and debates relating to conflict.



Key Fact: In this MA programme you will be working with community partners on real life projects in interdisciplinary, diverse teams.

Autumn Modules

• Graduate Seminar in Development

• Institutions & Politics of the EU OR

• Public Administration Theory & Practice

• Engaged Research Design



Spring Modules

• Collaborative Governance & Leadership

• Engaged Research Delivery

• Graduate Seminar in Peach Building

• Graduate Seminar in International Cooperation & Conflict



Summer Modules

• Dissertation/Large Scale Student Directed Work

• Engaged Research Evaluation

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant or appropriate subject.



The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview. 



Other Entry Considerations:



We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme.



At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

1 year full-time, on campus.

Autumn

Graduate careers

The MA Community Research + is designed to meet the needs of professionals and practitioners in community based settings in the public, semi-state and not-for-profit sector. This MA combines practice based learning with academic rigour. Students taking this MA will be expected to be strongly motivated to develop applied research skills in the community.