Expand+An upper second class honours degree, or the international equivalent in the subject areas such as the humanities, politics and international relations but not exculsivly. Consideration will be given to students with a lower GPA but they will requi...

Hide-An upper second class honours degree, or the international equivalent in the subject areas such as the humanities, politics and international relations but not exculsivly. Consideration will be given to students with a lower GPA but they will require an interview (via SKYPE or in person). And maybe asked for additional material

Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 7 (no band less than 6.5 in each element), or equivalent.

Expand+MA American Politics & Foreign Policy

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)
The United States is the most influential nation in the world. However, a number of challenges in recent years have called into question the sustainability of Americ...

Hide-MA American Politics & Foreign Policy

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)
The United States is the most influential nation in the world. However, a number of challenges in recent years have called into question the sustainability of American leadership abroad and prosperity at home. These include but are not limited to, the notion of American decline in relation to rising power such as China; a political system that appears to have entered an extended period of dysfunction; recurring problems in race relations; and rising economic inequality. This MA , which is the first of its kind in Europe or North America, allows students to explore in depth the foreign policy and political challenges facing the U.S.

Drawing upon the disciplines of history and political science, it explores a wide variety of topics such as the origins of American exceptionalism, the importance placed upon individual liberty, the emergence of the U.S as a world power, the cold War, transatlantic relations, presidential and congressional election, race, gender and more.

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 programme will interest those seeking a career in government, in the non-profit sector, in business, and those hoping to undertake advanced study in these areas.

Expand+The Masters degree programme will be assessed by means of course work for the modules (largely by essay but this may vary) and a minor thesis of 12,000 to 15,000 words. Credit values vary for each module.

Students choose the dissertation topic in...

Hide-The Masters degree programme will be assessed by means of course work for the modules (largely by essay but this may vary) and a minor thesis of 12,000 to 15,000 words. Credit values vary for each module.

Students choose the dissertation topic in consultation with the programme director. It may be supervised by the programme director or co supervised with another academic either within UCD or outside the university. Supervisors monitor student’s individual progress and offer advice on the preparation and presentation of the dissertation. The final mark for the Masters Degree will be divided between the course work and the dissertation.