International Political Economy
MA International Political Economy
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)
MA International Political Economy - explores the international trade, monetary and finance systems, the processes of globalisation, the impact of emerging economies, and the causes and consequences of economic underdevelopment.
• probes the linkages of the global economy with international environmental, human rights, gender and migration issues
• includes core modules covering both the 'British' and 'American' schools of IPE.
• allows you to choose to complete a dissertation or apply for an internship.
Vision and Values Statement
This programme aims to transform students into specialists in International Political Economy with the capacity to critically appraise cutting edge debates at both national and international level and to be capable to carrying out policy-relevant research therein.
Subjects taught
Stage 1 - Core
• International Political Economy - POL40370
• The Global Political Economy of Europe - POL41650
• Research Design - POL42330
Stage 1 - Option
• Theories of International Relations - POL40050
• Politics of Development - POL40100
• Global Issues in Normative Political Theory - POL40140
• Comparative Public Policy - POL40160
• Comparative European Politics - POL40540
• Introduction to Statistics - POL40950
• Politics of European Governance - POL40970
• Politics of Human Rights - POL41020
• Theory of Human Rights - POL41030
• Politics and Change in the Middle East and North Africa - POL41510
• Qualitative Research Methods for Political Science - POL41640
• Gender, Peace, and Security - POL41720
• The Politics of Inequality - POL41780
• Theories of International Relations – Stream 2 - POL41800
• Governance, Politics and Development - POL41860
• Political Economy of Institutions and Comparative Development - POL41870
• Psychology of Conflict in the Middle East - POL41930
• Peace & Conflict Studies - POL41980
• Political Theory and the EU - POL42000
• Gender & the Political System - POL42040
• Quantitative Text Analysis - POL42050
• International Security - POL42060
• SPIRe Internship - POL42300
• Thesis - POL42310
• Programming for Soc Scientists - POL42340
• Social Theory and International Relations - POL42430
• The Political Economy of Security - POL42440
• Russian Foreign Policy - POL42450
• Understanding Political Parties - POL42460
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements
• A primary degree with at least Second Class Honours Grade 1 (2H1) in a relevant subject such as political science, international relations, social science, sociology, history, geography, economics, global studies, public policy, development studies, EU studies, law. 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. Click here for further info.
• 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.
Application dates
How to apply?
The following entry routes are available:
MA International Political Economy FT (W290)
Deadline Rolling *
MA International Political Economy PT (W291)
Deadline Rolling *
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised.
Who should apply?
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No
Duration
W290: 1 year full-time
W291: 2 years part-time
Mode of delivery: Face-to-Face
Post Course Info
Careers & Employability
Graduates work with international private-sector employers, government agencies and NGOs as:
• Government Social Researcher
• Diplomatic Advisor
• Public Affairs Consultant
• Political Advisor
Recent graduates of UCD School of Politics & International Relations now work in:
• United Nations, New York and Geneva
• World Trade Organisation
• Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taipei
• Asia Development Bank
• IMF
• Dutch-German Chamber of Commerce & Industry
• Korean Foreign Trade Association