| Course Name |
International Development |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
W303 W304 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
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Major |
National University of Ireland |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
| Qualification Letters |
MSc |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Next Intake: 2017/2018 September.
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised. |
| Application Date |
The following entry routes are available:
MSc International Development FT (W303)
Duration 1 Years
Attendance Full Time
Deadline Rolling *
MSc International Development PT (W304)
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
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 Year Full Time or 2 Years Part Time |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| 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, ...
Hide-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, EU studies, law. 2H1 is equivalent to 60 per cent, B minus or 3.08 GPA - in American system: B or 3.00 GPA.
Your application will be considered on its individual merits and relevant professional experience will also be taken into account.
English language requirements: applicants whose first language is not English should have met TOEFL, IELTs, or computer-based TOEFL requirements (600, 6.5, or 250 respectively), or the Cambridge English Test (Certificate in Advanced English at a minimum of Grade B, or Certificate of Proficiency in English at Grade C). Applicants who obtained a previous degree from an English-speaking university may be exempted from this requirement. Click here for further info.
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| Course Content |
Expand+MSc International Development
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)
The MSc in International Development is designed to provide you with an interdisciplinary understanding of the process of development by bringing together expertise in poli...
Hide-MSc International Development
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)
The MSc in International Development is designed to provide you with an interdisciplinary understanding of the process of development by bringing together expertise in politics, economics, agriculture, political economy and other areas.
Oldest and largest school of its kind in Ireland with over 150 years of experience in political studies
World-renowned staff drawn from many countries.
Includes additional research components including a dissertation and is particularly suitable if you want a career in research or academia.
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
Each application is considered on its individual merits. The applicants should have earned an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject such as political science, international relations, social science, sociology, history, geography, economics, global studies, public policy, development studies, EU studies, law/international law etc.
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+The MSc International Development 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.
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Hide-The MSc International Development 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.
Stage 1 - Core
Politics of Development POL40100
Thesis POL40190
Introduction to Statistics POL40950
Dissertation Design POL41420
Research Design and Case Study Methods POL41640
The Economics of Sust. Devel POL41740
Stage 1 - Option
Theories of International Relations POL40050
International Political Theory POL40140
Comparative Public Policy POL40160
Africa: Crisis and Opportunity? POL40320
International Political Economy POL40370
Ethnicity and Conflict POL40380
Comparative European Politics POL40540
Governing the Global Economy POL40820
Politics of European Governance POL40970
Politics of Human Rights POL41020
Theory of Human Rights POL41030
Politics and Change in the Middle East and North Africa POL41510
The Global Political Economy of Europe POL41650
Principles of Int. Politics POL41660
The Ethics of Immigration and Citizenship POL41710
Gender in Peace and Conflict POL41720
Capital in the 21st century POL41780
Globalisation and Labour POL41790
Political Psychology POL41810
Challenges to Accountability in Developing Countries POL41820
Dissidents and Human Rights Defenders POL41830
Military Intervention & Peace POL41900
Political Violence POL41910
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| Number of Credits |
90 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Graduates of the programme have found employment with the official Irish aid programme, in Irish and international non-governmental organisations such as Trocaire, Goal, Action Aid and Oxfam, and with agencies of the European Union and the United Nations as well as in journalism, education, local community development, and many other areas such as:
•Public administration
•Journalism
•Media
•Civil society organisations
•Voluntary sector
•Academic institutions
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| Further Enquiries |
Contact Name: Katarzyna Glosnicka
Contact Number:+353 01 716 8182 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
| International Students |
Web Page - Click Here |
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