The MA in Politics is a one-year, full-time programme that enables students to choose the areas they wish to specialise in within the field of politics. This is a truly flexible programme that enables students to tailor the degree to their own interests, skills and future career plans. The only core modules that the MA in Politics students will be required to complete will be the two research methods modules that are common to all our postgraduate taught degrees. In addition, they can choose any two electives in the first semester and any three in the third.
Politics
Entry requirements
The MA in Politics is a one-year, full-time programme that enables students to choose the areas they wish to specialise in within the field of politics. This is a truly flexible programme that enables students to tailor the degree to their own interests, skills and future career plans. The only core modules that the MA in Politics students will be required to complete will be the two research methods modules that are common to all our postgraduate taught degrees. In addition, they can choose any two electives in the first semester and any three in the third.
Duration
1 year full time
Careers or further progression
Graduate Profile
The programme equips students with substantive knowledge about a variety of political phenomena, competence in the use of scientific research methods as well as analytical and transferable skills. This is the widest ranging of our programmes and, as a result, it prepares students for a variety of professions. It is also an excellent springboard for further research, potentially towards a doctoral degree or public policy research. Most importantly, the MA in Politics emphasises skills that the majority of employers seek, such as analytical and critical thinking, writing and presentation skills as well as a good work ethic. In the past, our graduates have pursued careers in a variety of fields, such as business, public administration, journalism and civil society organisations.
Further enquiries
Dr Scott Fitzsimmons
Tel: +353 (0) 61 233603
Email: scott.fitzsimmons@ul.ie
Subjects taught
Autumn Semester
Graduate Research Methods;
Two elective modules
Electives
• Graduate Seminar in Institutions and Policies of the European Union
• Graduate Seminar in International Relations
• Graduate Seminar in Development
• Graduate Seminar in Contemporary Political Theory
• Conflict Analysis
Spring Semester
Research Methods (progressing dissertation);
Three elective modules
Electives:
• Graduate Seminar in European Governance
• Graduate Seminar in Comparative Politics
• Graduate Seminar in Peacebuilding
• Graduate Seminar in International Cooperation and Conflict
• Global Justice
• Representative Democracy in Europe: Parties, Governments, and Policy
Summer Semester
Dissertation
Application date
Application Deadlines
Taught Programmes
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basies but specific programmes have individual closing dates which can be found on our on-line prospectus
Research Programmes
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for research programmes. The applications for Research programmes are review each month by the Postgraduate Research Committee.
Enrolment and start dates
Start Date: 09/Sep/2019
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Comment
The MA in Politics is a one-year, full-time programme that enables students to choose the areas they wish to specialise in within the field of politics. This is a truly flexible programme that enables students to tailor the degree to their own interests, skills and future career plans. The only core modules that the MA in Politics students will be required to complete will be the two research methods modules that are common to all our postgraduate taught degrees. In addition, they can choose any two electives in the first semester and any three in the third.