| Course Name |
American Politics & Foreign Policy |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
Z236 Z237 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ)
More info...
|
Major |
National University of Ireland |
Level 9 NFQ |
|
| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
| Qualification Letters |
GradDip |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Next Intake:2017/2018 September |
| Application Date |
Grad Dip American Politics & Foreign Policy FT (Z236) Duration
1 Years Attendance Full Time
Deadline Rolling *
Grad Dip American Politics & Foreign Policy PT (Z237) 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 |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year full-time or 2 year part-time Z237. |
| Course Fee |
MA American Politics and Foreign Policy Full-Time:
EU Student: €6,760
Non EU Student: €17,400
MA American Politics and Foreign Policy Part Time:
EU Student: €4,060
Non EU Student: €8,700 |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
An upper second class honours degree, or the international equivalent in the subject areas such as the humanities, politics or international relations but not exclusively.
Standard of English required it is expected that students will normally have reached an overall 7 in the IELTS with no individual band less than 6.5 or equivalent. |
| Number of Places |
Limited class size: 16 students (approximately) |
| Comment |
The Grad Dip in American Politics and Foreign Policy allows students to explore in depth the foreign poilcy and political challenges facing the US. |
| Course Content |
Expand+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 the prosperity at home. These include but are not limited to, ...
Hide-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 the 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 programme 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 elections, race, gender and more.
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 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.
|
| Subjects Taught |
Students can expect to take modules similar to:
Foundations of US Foreign Policy, American Politics Today, Challenges Facing US Foreign Policy, American Political Tradition. In addition students can choose an optional module from a number of other schools within the College. |
| Assessment Method |
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.
|
| Number of Credits |
60 |
| Further Enquiries |
If you have any questions on the process please contact
Catherine.Carey@ucd.ie or Tel +353 1 7161560. |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
| International Students |
Web Page - Click Here |
|
|