Politics & International Relations

University College Dublin

Ireland, Dublin

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University College Dublin

Ireland , Dublin

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

W231

Application Fee

EUR 50

Credit point

60 Points

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2024

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 14,350 / year

Next Intake September-2024

Politics & International Relations

About

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, full or part-time programme including six optional 10-credit modules (no particular module is required).

develop oral presentation skills
develop student's research and professional development skills
develop students' presentational skills
enhance group work skills
enhance students' problem solving power
equip students with the skills necessary to understand and critically assess issues in politics and international relations

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants for graduate taught programmes should normally possess a first degree of at least a second class honours standard or the equivalent.

Applicants for graduate research programmes should normally possess a first degree of at least an upper second class honours standard or the equivalent and/or Master's degree or its equivalent.

In certain circumstances, applicants who has demonstrated other evidence of academic standing and/or relevant professional experience as satisfies the Governing Board of their suitability for admission to the degree programme. These criteria are considered non-standard admission requirements.

Career

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

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 14,350 / year

Application Fee

EUR 50

How to Apply

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