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University College Dublin

Law - European Public Affairs & Law

MEconSc European Public Affairs & Law
Academic Year 2020/2021
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)

An intensive, multi-disciplinary and tightly-focused programme of study on the European Union; its development, structures, decision-making and law as well as a major focus on the Union's growing international role and capacity.

designed to equip graduates with strong expertise in contemporary European affairs, based on a genuinely inter-disciplinary approach to the comparative study of Europe and the European Union.

core modules in the internal and external affairs of the European Union, paying particular attention to contemporary changes in political and economic governance of the Euro area.

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

The applicants should have earned an undergraduate degree 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/international law with at least Upper Second Class Honours, or its equivalent (an overall GPA of 3.0 (B) or higher in the American system). Relevant professional experience will also be taken into account.

Programme Outcomes
develop students' capacities for critical reflection on European policies and processes

enhance students' research and writing skills

develop oral presentation skills

enhance group work skills

develop methodological research expertise

To fully appraise students of key issues in European public affairs and law

develop methodological research expertise

develop oral presentation skills

develop students' capacities for critical reflection on European policies and processes

enhance group work skills

enhance students' research and writing skills

Student Internships
SPIRe's MA Internship opportunities

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.

Duration

1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.

Number of credits

90 credits

Careers or further progression

Careers & Employability
Whether working in the private, public or voluntary sectors, the ability to explain Europe's past, to analyze it's present and to advise on its future is of crucial importance. The MEconSc qualifies students to work in variety of spheres, including the institutions of the EU and other international organizations; national government structures; think tanks and other policy-oriented research groups.

Further enquiries

Contact Name: James Mahon
Contact Number: +353 (0)1716 8182

Subjects taught

The MEconSc European Public Affairs and Law is a 90-credit programme. Full-time students must take a total of 60 credits between core and optional taught modules. Students must also submit a thesis worth 30 credits that will be written during the summer term. MEconSc European Public Affairs and Law students have the option of pursuing an internship in lieu of a thesis.

Full time students must take three 10-credit modules in the autumn trimester, and three 10-credit modules in the spring trimester. Students must also submit a thesis worth 30-credits or pursue an Internship instead.

Stage 1 - Core
Law and Governance of the EU
LAW41040
Politics of European Governance
POL40970
The Global Political Economy of Europe
POL41650

Stage 1 - Option
Public Administration & Policy
CSSL40010
Environmental Law and Policy
LAW40120
Regulatory Governance
LAW40250
Theories of International Relations
POL40050
Politics of Development
POL40100
International Political Theory
POL40140
Comparative Public Policy
POL40160
Africa: Crisis and Opportunity?
POL40320
International Political Economy
POL4037
Comparative European Politics
POL40540
EU Foreign, Security, and Defence Pol.
POL40610
Governing the Global Economy
POL40820
Politics of Human Rights
POL41020
Theory of Human Rights
POL41030
Politics and Change in the Middle East and North Africa
POL41510
Gender in Peace and Conflict
POL41720
Theories of International Relations – Stream 2
POL41800
Governance, Pol, Dev 10cr
POL41860
Econ & Policy Analysis 1 10cr
POL41870
Political Violence
POL41910
Political Behaviour in the Middle East and North Africa
POL41920
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
Politics of (mis-)information
POL42070
SPIRe Internship
POL42300
Thesis
POL42310
UN Peacekeeping
POL42320

Comment

Vision and Values Statement
This programme aspires to nurture first-rate specialists in European public affairs and law capable of decisively intervening in some of the most urgent and practical areas of public policy of our day.

Related Programmes
MA Political Theory FT

Application date

How to apply?
The following entry routes are available:
MEconSc European Public Affairs & Law FT (W216)

Duration
1 Year

Attendance
Full Time

Deadline
Rolling *

MEconSc European Public Affairs & Law PT (W264)

Duration
2 Years

Attendance
Part Time

Deadline
Rolling *

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

Course fee

MEconSc European Public Affairs & Law (W216) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 8525
nonEU fee per year - € 19900

MEconSc European Public Affairs & Law (W264) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 5600
nonEU fee per year - € 9950

***Fees are subject to change

Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.

SPIRe operates a Graduate Scholarship programme. To access details, see SPIRe Graduate Scholarship Scheme.