International Studies

Key programme benefits to future students

Core modules are supplemented by a wide range of departmental electives, allowing students to develop expertise in areas of their own interest.

Autumn Modules

• Graduate Seminar in International Relations

• Graduate Research Methods

• One elective module from the list



Spring Modules

• Graduate Seminar in International Co-operation and Conflict; Research Methods (progressing dissertation)

• Two elective modules from the list



Elective Modules for both semesters

Graduate Seminar in Development | Graduate Seminar in Institutions and Policies of the European Union | Graduate Seminar in Contemporary Political Theory | Multilevel Governance: Concepts and Practice | Conflict Analysis | Graduate Seminar in Comparative Politics | Graduate Seminar in Peacebuilding | Graduate Seminar in European Governance | Global Transformation and Exclusion | External Relations of the European Union | Russian and Post Soviet Politics | Foreign Aid and Development | Development Practice and Programme Management | Global Justice Representative Democracy in Europe | International Political Economy



Summer Modules

• Dissertation

A primary degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. economics, history, geography, political science, sociology, European studies, law), with a minimum result of a second honours, or an approved qualification (Primary degree: Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland).



WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:



Qualification transcripts and certificates

A copy of your birth certificate or passport

A copy of your CV

If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice.

If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:

English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND

English language competency certificate

1 year full-time, on-campus.

Autumn

Graduate careers

Some graduates continue studying towards a PhD. or towards professional qualifications in fields such as law and commerce. Others may go on to pursue careers in journalism, public administration, international organisations, non-governmental organisations, think tanks, interest groups and business.