European Politics & Policy

University College Dublin

 

Course Name European Politics & Policy
Course Provider University College Dublin
Course Code W346 W347
Course Type Postgraduate
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)  More info... Major National University of Ireland Level 9 NFQ
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Attendance Options Part time
Location (Districts) Belfield
Qualification Letters MA
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Next Intake: 2017/2018 September
Application Date full-time (W346) part-time (W347)

*Deadline: Rolling

* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised
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Duration 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
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Financial Support SPIRe operates a Graduate Scholarship programme. Applications for 2017/18 will be advertised in April/May 2017. Details on the 2016/17 scholarship scheme can be found online for informational purposes only.
Entry Requirements

Expand+• 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...

Comment Who should apply?
Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
- International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes
- The masters programs in European Politics and Policy-making aim to attract students interested in understanding European Politics and the challenges faced by European states in the 21st century.
Course Content The MA is structured around a set of courses dedicated to different aspects of European politics, both EU and comparative European.
-Students will gain a well-grounded knowledge of the issues facing European governance and the manner in which different European political systems have sought to address the challenges they face in an increasingly Europeanized and globalized world.
-MA students have the option of writing a masters thesis or doing an internship
Subjects Taught

Expand+The MA European Politics and Policy 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...

Number of Credits 90 Credits
Careers or Further Progression Graduates can work within European institutions, with international private-sector employers, government agencies and Non-Governmental Organisations. Organisations including the European Union, the United Nations and IMF are all potential employers, with students having the skills to compete for roles such as Government Social Researcher, Diplomatic Advisor, and Public Affairs Consultant.
Further Enquiries Contact Name: Katarzyna Glosnicka
Contact Number: +353(0)1 716 8182
Email: graduatespire@ucd.ie
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