Overview

The aim of the course is to prepare graduates to follow a career in the global market economy, international organisations, the United Nations, Diplomatic Service, the media and NGOs. The course also prepares students who intend to go on to further studies in international relations.

Contact
Department: Politics and Public Administration.
Course Director: Owen Worth
Tel : 353-61-202635
Fax : 353-61-202281
Email :owen.worth@ul.ie
Web :www.humanities.ul.ie

Graduate Profile

Past graduates have taken up jobs in the United Nations, the Diplomatic Services, International Business, NGOs and the University sector.

Programme Content

Entry Requirements

A primary degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. economics, history, geography, political science, sociology, European studies, law), with an overall result of first or second honours, or an approved qualification (Primary degree: level 8 NQAI).

What to Include with your Application

• Qualification transcripts and certificates
• English language qualification if English is not your first language
• Certified English translations of your transcripts/certificates where the originals are in a language other than English.
• A copy of your birth certificate or passport

English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria below (no longer than  two years prior to application):
Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:
Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved

• Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above
• TOEFL – 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), 80 (internet based)
• IELTS – Minimum score of 6.5* for Business, Arts, Humanities or Education programmes. Minimum score of 6.0* for Science, Engineering, Informatics or Electronics programmes *with no less than 6 in any one component.
• English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) – Grade C1
• GCE ‘O’ level English Language/GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
• University of Cambridge ESOL –Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English Grade A
• GCE Examination Boards – Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6

Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. Contact the International Education Division for advice.