| Course Name |
Politics & International Relations |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
W231 W232 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ)
More info...
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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, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
| Qualification Letters |
GradDip |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
NEXT INTAKE: 2022/2023 September. |
| Application Date |
How to apply?
The following entry routes are available:
Grad Dip Politics & International Relations FT (W231)
Duration 1 Years
Attend Full Time
Deadline Rolling*
Grad Dip Politics & International Relations PT (W232)
Duration 2 Years
Attend 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, 2 years part-time. |
| Course Fee |
Expand+GradDip Politics & International Relations (W231) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 7090
nonEU fee per year - € 13670
GradDip Politics & International Relations (W232) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 4690
nonEU fee per ...
Hide-GradDip Politics & International Relations (W231) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 7090
nonEU fee per year - € 13670
GradDip Politics & International Relations (W232) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 4690
nonEU fee per year - € 6840
***Fees are subject to change
Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.
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| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Financial Support |
Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+This programme is intended for applicants at least a lower or upper second class honours (2.2) or international equivalent in their primary degree in a relevant subject such as political science, international relations, social science, sociology, hi...
Hide-This programme is intended for applicants at least a lower or upper second class honours (2.2) or international equivalent in their primary 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.
• Professional experience may also be taken into account
• Applicants whose first language is not English should have met the English language requirements as listed on the following link. Applicants who obtained a previous degree from an English-speaking university may be exempted from this requirement.
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| 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
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No |
| Course Content |
Expand+GradDip Politics & International Relations
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 60)
The Grad Dip Politics and International Relations is designed to accommodate the scheduling needs of working professionals in government, journalism, the NGO sec...
Hide-GradDip Politics & International Relations
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 60)
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, part-time programme including six optional 10-credit modules (no particular module is required)
Vision and Values Statement
This programme aims to provide a comprehensive and critical grounding in key issues in politics and international relations and to allow students critically engage with cutting edge issues in the discipline.
Programme Outcomes
- 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
Related Programmes
MA Politics & International Relations PT
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+The Graduate Diploma in Politics and International Relations is a 60-credit programme.
Full time students must take three 10-credit modules in the first trimester and three 10-credit modules in the second trimester.
Depending on their performan...
Hide-The Graduate Diploma in Politics and International Relations is a 60-credit programme.
Full time students must take three 10-credit modules in the first trimester and three 10-credit modules in the second trimester.
Depending on their performance, aspirations and selection of modules, students can transfer from the graduate diploma into the MA in the subject area in which they specialised.
Current Modules for Graduate Diploma in Politics and International Relations (credits in parentheses).
Please note this is subject to change.
Autumn Trimester:
Option Modules:
Theories of International Relations POL40050
Politics of Development POL40100
POL40140 International Political Theory (10)
POL40950 Introduction to Statistics (10)
POL40970 Politics European Governance (10)
POL41020 Politics of Human Rights (10)
POL41650 Global Political Econ ofEurope (10)
POL41800 Theories of Int'l Rels Stream2 (10)
POL41860 Governance, Pol, Dev 10cr (10)
POL41910 Political Violence (10)
POL41930 Psychology of Conflict in MENA (10)
POL42040 Gender & the Political System (10)
POL42340 Programming for Soc Scientists (10)
Spring Trimester:
Option Modules:
POL40160 Comparative Public Policy (10)
POL40370 International Political Econom (10)
POL40540 Comparative European Politics (10)
POL40610 EU Foreign and Security Policy (10)
POL41030 Theory of Human Rights (10)
POL41640 Qual Research Methods for Pol (10)
POL41720 Gender, Peace, and Security (10)
POL41780 The Politics of Inequality (10)
POL41870 Econ & Policy Analysis 1 10cr (10)
POL41980 Peace & Conflict Studies (10)
POL42000 Political Theory and the EU (10)
POL42050 Quantitative Text Analysis (10)
POL42060 International Security (10)
POL42070 Politics of (mis-)information (10)
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| Number of Credits |
60 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Careers & Employability
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
Publ...
Hide-Careers & Employability
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
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| Course Web Page |
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| International Students |
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