| Course Name |
International Political Economy |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
W290 W291 |
| 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 |
| 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 Political Economy FT (W290)
Deadline
Rolling *
MA International Political Economy PT (W291)
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 Political Economy (W290) Full Time
EU fee per year - €8525
nonEU fee per year - €19900
MA International Political Economy (W291) Part Time
EU fee per year - €5600
nonEU fee per year - €9950
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EU fee per year - €8525
nonEU fee per year - €19900
MA International Political Economy (W291) 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 Political Economy
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)
MA International Political Economy - explores the international trade, monetary and finance systems, the processes of globalisation, the impact of emerging economies, an...
Hide-MA International Political Economy
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)
MA International Political Economy - explores the international trade, monetary and finance systems, the processes of globalisation, the impact of emerging economies, and the causes and consequences of economic underdevelopment.
- probes the linkages of the global economy with international environmental, human rights, gender and migration issues
- includes core modules covering both the ‘British’ and ‘American’ schools of IPE.
- allows you to choose to complete a dissertation or apply for an internship.
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
Vision and Values Statement
This programme aims to transform students into specialists in International Political Economy with the capacity to critically appraise cutting edge debates at both national and international level and to be capable to carrying out policy-relevant research therein.
Programme Outcomes
allow students participate in debates around both the theory and practice of IPE
boost students' research and writing skills
develop oral presentation skills
enhance group work skills
enhance students' skills in policy analysis
familiarise students with a comprehensive knowledge of leading issues in International Political Economy
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+The MA International Political Economy is a 90-credit programme. Full time students must take three 10-credit modules in the autumn trimester, and three 10-credit modules in the spring trimester. Students must also submit a thesis worth 30-credits or...
Hide-The MA International Political Economy is a 90-credit programme. Full time students must take three 10-credit modules in the autumn trimester, and three 10-credit modules in the spring trimester. Students must also submit a thesis worth 30-credits or pursue an Internship instead in the summer trimester.
Stage 1 - Core
International Political EconomyPOL40370
Governing the Global EconomyPOL40820
Research DesignPOL42330
Stage 1 - Option
Theories of International RelationsPOL40050
Politics of DevelopmentPOL40100
Poverty, Development and Global JusticePOL40130
International Political TheoryPOL40140
Comparative Public PolicyPOL40160
Africa: Crisis and Opportunity?POL40320
Comparative European PoliticsPOL40540
EU Foreign, Security, and Defence Pol.POL40610
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
Governance, Pol, Dev 10crPOL41860
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
Economic Globalisation and Social ChangeSOC40230
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| Number of Credits |
90 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Careers & Employability
Graduates work with international private-sector employers, government agencies and NGOs as:
Government Social Researcher
Diplomatic Advisor
Public Affairs Consultant
Political Advisor
Recent graduates of UCD School of...
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Graduates work with international private-sector employers, government agencies and NGOs as:
Government Social Researcher
Diplomatic Advisor
Public Affairs Consultant
Political Advisor
Recent graduates of UCD School of Politics & International Relations now work in:
United Nations, New York and Geneva
World Trade Organisation
Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taipei
Asia Development Bank
IMF
Dutch-German Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Korean Foreign Trade Association
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| Further Enquiries |
Contact Number: +353 1 716 8182 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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