GradDip Politics & International Relations
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 60)
The Grad Dip Politics and International Relations is designed to accommodate the scheduling needs of working professionals in government, journalism, the NGO sector and other areas who wish to deepen their education in politics and international relations whilst continuing their employment
- 60-credit, part-time programme including six optional 10-credit modules (no particular module is required)
This programme is intended for applicants at least a lower or upper second class honours (2.2) or international equivalent in their primary 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.
Professional experience may also be taken into account
Applicants whose first language is not English should have met the English language requirements as listed on the following link. Applicants who obtained a previous degree from an English-speaking university may be exempted from this requirement.
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time.
Career Opportunities
Graduates work with a wide variety of international private-sector employers, government agencies and Non-Governmental Organisations such as:
Public Affairs Consultant
Government Social Researcher
Diplomatic Advisor
Public Relations Officer
Political Advisor
Recent graduates of UCD School of Politics & International Relations now work in:
European Parliament
OSCE
European Institute for the Media
Korean Delegation to the OECD
KPMG Management Consulting
Queen's University Belfast
Related Programmes
MA Politics & International Relations PT
Contact Name: Katarzyna Glosnicka
Contact Number: +353 (0)1 716 8182
The Graduate Diploma in Politics and International Relations is a 60-credit programme.
Full time students must take three 10-credit modules in the first semester and three 10-credit modules in the second semester.
Depending on their performance, aspirations and selection of modules, students can transfer from the graduate diploma into the MA in the subject area in which they specialised.
Stage 1 - Option
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
EU Foreign, Security, and Defence Pol.
POL40610
Governing the Global Economy
POL40820
Politics of European Governance
POL40970
Politics of Human Rights
POL41020
Theory of Human Rights
POL41030
The Global Political Economy of Europe
POL41650
Principles of Int. Politics
POL41660
Gender in Peace and Conflict
POL41720
The Economics of Sust. Devel
POL41740
The Politics of Inequality
POL41780
Dissidents and Human Rights Defenders
POL41830
Political Violence
POL41910
Political Behaviour in the Middle East and North Africa
POL41920
Psychology of Conflict in the Middle East
POL41930
Geopolitics of Brexit
POL41940
Public Opinion and Politics
POL41950
Comparative European Legislatures
POL41960
Who should apply?
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No.
The following entry routes are available:
Grad Dip Politics & International Relations FT (W231)
Duration 1 Years
Attendance Full Time
Deadline Rolling *
Grad Dip Politics & International Relations PT (W232)
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
Next Intake: 2018/2019 September
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