Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences:Peace and Development Studies MA
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Peace and Development Studies MA
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1 Year
Full- Time
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Overview
- To apply an interdisciplinary approach to an understanding of the field of conflict resolution and development studies throughout the world;
- To provide an opportunity for students to engage in significant and appropriate research within the field;
- To prepare students for professional positions in fields of conflict resolution and development issues.
Contact
Department: Politics and Public Administration.
Course Director: Rachel Ibreck
Tel : 353-61-202770
Email :rachel.ibreck@ul.ie
Web : www.humanities.ul.ie
Graduate Profile
The course is designed for those seeking careers in government agencies, aid organisations, NGOs, community renewal and development, media and research.
Programme Content
Semester 1
Origins, Development and Resolution of Conflict, Peacekeeping and Peace-building, Development Issues and Conflict, Transformation in Emerging Societies, Research Methodology. |
Semester 2
(Students choose two electives) External Relations of the European Union, Middle East - Regional and Strategic Issues, American Foreign Relations, International History of Twentieth Century, Central and Eastern Europe: Continuity and Change, International Security, International Economics, Feminist Perspectives on Conflict and Development Issues, Russian and Post Soviet Politics, Issues in International Policy. Dissertation (10,000-15,000 words). |
Entry Requirements
Normally, a primary degree in a relevant discipline with First or Second Class Honours or an approved equivalent 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 (long document)
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.
