Philosophy & Public Affairs

GradDip Philosophy & Public Affairs

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 60)



The Grad Dip in Philosophy and Public Affairs is especially designed for those people with an interest in public policy debates, e.g. in journalism, the civil service, public policy research institutes, etc.. At the same time, it will be useful for any job requiring a subtle understanding of debate and disagreement, or requiring close attention to texts.



- Unique combination of philosophy and social science

- Close attention from dissertation supervisor

- Vibrant academic and social community

Students have to take the 'flagship' module, 'The Good Society', taught by a philosopher and a social scientist. In addition, students must take two further modules from the following three: (i) 'Law, Liberty and the State', (ii) 'Critical Theory', (iii) 'Religion and Society'.



The other three modules are to be taken from a list of approved modules in other social science schools.



While it is recommended that full-time students take three modules in each semester, it is up to the student. Students must then complete the dissertation by the end of August, and this will be worth 30 credits.



Stage 1 - Option

Masculinities, Gender and Equality EQUL40310

Critical Geographies GEOG40970

Living Well: Aristotle's Ethics & Politics PHIL41000

Feminist & Gender Theory PHIL41280

Topics in Continental Philos PHIL41320

Personal Identity in Early Modern Philosophy PHIL41410

Truth, History, Justice PHIL41560

Ontology PHIL41610

Theories of International Relations POL40050

Politics of Development POL40100

International Political Theory POL40140

Comparative Public Policy POL40160

International Political Economy POL40370

Comparative European Politics POL40540

Governing the Global Economy POL40820

Theory of Human Rights POL41030

The Global Political Economy of Europe POL41650

Applicants need at least four philosophy courses as part of an undergraduate degree (to be confirmed by a transcript); an overall mark of B-(60%) in your undergraduate degree (to be confirmed by a transcript); two academic letters of reference and a sample of philosophical writing, such as an undergraduate essay.



- Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

How to apply?

The following entry routes are available:



Grad Dip Philosophy & Public Affairs FT (W307)

Duration

1 Years

Attend

Full Time

Deadline

Rolling*



Grad Dip Philosophy & Public Affairs PT (W308)

Duration

2 Years

Attend

Part Time

Deadline

Rolling*



* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised.

60

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time. Mode of Delivery: Face-to-Face.

GradDip Philosophy & Public Affairs (W307) Full Time

EU fee per year - € 5855

nonEU fee per year - € 13270


GradDip Philosophy & Public Affairs (W308) Part Time

EU fee per year - € 3775

nonEU fee per year - € 6635


***Fees are subject to change

Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website.

NEXT INTAKE: 2024/2025 September.

Careers & Employability

It is very difficult to generalise about the career paths of our MA graduates. A small number continue into PhD programmes both at UCD and abroad. Others have gone into journalism, the civil service, secondary school teaching, NGOs, think tanks and the corporate world.