| Course Name |
International Development |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
W301 W302 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Masters (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 |
MA |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Next Intake: 2021/2022 September. |
| Application Date |
How to apply?
The following entry routes are available:
MA International Development FT (W301)
Deadline
Rolling *
MA International Development PT (W302)
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+MA International Development (W301) Full Time
EU fee per year - €8525
nonEU fee per year - €19900
MA International Development (W302) Part Time
EU fee per year - €5600
nonEU fee per year - €9950
***Fees are s...
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EU fee per year - €8525
nonEU fee per year - €19900
MA International Development (W302) Part Time
EU fee per year - €5600
nonEU fee per year - €9950
***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.
SPIRe operates a Graduate Scholarship programme. To access details, see SPIRe Graduate Scholarship Scheme.
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| 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.
Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD’s Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information http://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/
These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes.
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| Course Content |
Expand+MA International Development
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)
The MA in International Development is designed to provide you with an interdisciplinary understanding of the process of development by bringing together expertise in politics...
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Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)
The MA 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.
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.
Vision and Values Statement
This programme aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work in international development - either as a practictioner or as an academic/policy specialiist. Learning is designed to be participatory and a critical, but constructive, approach to interdisciplinary development issues (ecconomic, politival and other) is encouraged.
Programme Outcomes
- acquaint students with cutting edge development issues
- allow students to comment critically on development interventions
- develop oral presentation skills
- enhance group work skills
- enhance students' abilities to assess development practice on the ground
- equip students with the skills to work in the field of international development
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Stage 1 - Core
Politics of DevelopmentPOL40100
Governance, Pol, Dev 10crPOL41860
Research DesignPOL42330
Stage 1 - Option
NGOs: Law, Governance and Social ChangeLAW40760
Theories of International RelationsPOL40050
Poverty, Development and Gl...
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Politics of DevelopmentPOL40100
Governance, Pol, Dev 10crPOL41860
Research DesignPOL42330
Stage 1 - Option
NGOs: Law, Governance and Social ChangeLAW40760
Theories of International RelationsPOL40050
Poverty, Development and Global JusticePOL40130
International Political TheoryPOL40140
Comparative Public PolicyPOL40160
Africa: Crisis and Opportunity?POL40320
International Political EconomyPOL40370
Comparative European PoliticsPOL40540
EU Foreign, Security, and Defence Pol.POL40610
Governing the Global EconomyPOL40820
Introduction to StatisticsPOL40950
Politics of European GovernancePOL40970
Politics of Human RightsPOL41020
Theory of Human RightsPOL41030
Politics and Change in the Middle East and North AfricaPOL41510
Qualitative Research Methods for Political SciencePOL41640
The Global Political Economy of EuropePOL41650
Gender, Peace, and SecurityPOL41720
The Politics of InequalityPOL41780
Political ViolencePOL41910
Political Behaviour in the Middle East and North AfricaPOL41920
Psychology of Conflict in the Middle EastPOL41930
Peace & Conflict StudiesPOL41980
Political Theory and the EUPOL42000
Gender & the Political SystemPOL42040
Quantitative Text AnalysisPOL42050
International SecurityPOL42060
Politics of (mis-)informationPOL42070
Global ClassroomPOL42080
SPIRe InternshipPOL42300
ThesisPOL42310
Programming for Soc ScientistsPOL42340
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| Number of Credits |
90 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Careers & Employability
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...
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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 Number:+353 1 716 8182 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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