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University College Dublin

International Development

MA International Development

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)

The MA in International Development is designed to provide you with an interdisciplinary understanding of the process of development by bringing together expertise in politics, economics, agriculture, political economy and other areas.

Oldest and largest school of its kind in Ireland with over 150 years of experience in political studies

World-renowned staff drawn from many countries.

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
Each application is considered on its individual merits. 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 etc.

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.

Duration

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

Number of credits

Careers or further progression

Graduates of the programme have found employment with the official Irish aid programme, in Irish and international non-governmental organisations such as Trocaire, Goal, Action Aid and Oxfam, and with agencies of the European Union and the United Nations as well as in journalism, education, local community development, and many other areas such as:
Public administration
Journalism
Media
Civil society organisations
Voluntary sector
Academic institutions

Further enquiries

Contact Name: Katarzyna Glosnicka
Contact Number:+353 1 716 8182

Subjects taught

The MA International Development is a 90-credit programme. Full-time students must take a total of 65 credits between core and optional taught modules. Students must also submit a thesis worth 25 credits that will be written during the summer term. MA students have the option of pursuing an internship in lieu of a thesis.

Full time students must take three 10-credit modules and a 5-credit Dissertation Design module in the first semester, and three 10-credit modules in the second semester. Students must also submit a thesis worth 25-credits or pursue an Internship instead.

Stage 1 - Core

Politics of Development POL40100
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Dissertation Design POL41420
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The Economics of Sust. Devel POL41740

Stage 1 - Option

Theories of International Relations POL40050
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International Political Theory POL40140
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Comparative Public Policy POL40160
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Thesis POL40190
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Africa: Crisis and Opportunity? POL40320
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International Political Economy POL40370
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Ethnicity and Conflict POL40380
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Comparative European Politics POL40540
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Governing the Global Economy POL40820
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Politics of European Governance POL40970
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Politics of Human Rights POL41020
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Theory of Human Rights POL41030
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SPIRe Intership POL41390
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Politics and Change in the Middle East and North Africa POL41510
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The Global Political Economy of Europe POL41650
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Principles of Int. Politics POL41660
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The Ethics of Immigration and Citizenship POL41710
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Gender in Peace and Conflict POL41720
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Capital in the 21st century POL41780
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Globalisation and Labour POL41790
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Political Psychology POL41810
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Challenges to Accountability in Developing Countries POL41820
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Dissidents and Human Rights Defenders POL41830
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Military Intervention & Peace POL41900
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Political Violence POL41910