International Studies - MA Programme content
Learn to analyse global issues, such as terrorism, nuclear proliferation, global inequality and globalisation, using international relations theories
Key information
EU fees per year
€7,995
Non-EU fees per year
€18,600
NFQ Level
NFQ Level 9 Major
Duration
One year
Attendance
Full-time
Programme type
Taught
Delivery
In-person
Start date
September
Award
Masters
Key information
- Complete full-time in one year
- Delivered on campus
- Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters
- Submit a dissertation at the end of the summer semester
You will learn through a blend of
- Lectures, workshops, and experiential learning
- Reflective practice and supervised research
- Regular feedback from faculty and peers
Programme content
Core modules
- Graduate Seminar in International Relations (PO5016) examines significant theories, issues, and debates in the study of International Relations.
- Graduate Research Methods (PO5005) familiarises students with alternative approaches to the conduct of research in social sciences.
Electives – choose 1
- Graduate Seminar in Development (PO5004)
- Graduate Seminar in Institutions and Policies of the European Union (PO5017)
- Graduate Seminar in Contemporary Political Theory (PO5015)
- Graduate Seminar in Peacebuilding (PO5006)
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Core modules
- Graduate Seminar in International Co-operation and Conflict; Research Methods (PO5007) develops an understanding of the theories and methods used in the empirical study of International Relations.
- Optional study trip to Brussels or Geneva during the spring semester, including visits to European institutions and other international organisations and seminar discussions with practitioners.
Electives – choose 2
- Conflict Analysis (PO5013)
- Graduate Seminar in Comparative Politics (PO5009)
- Graduate Seminar in Peacebuilding (PO5006)
- Graduate Seminar in European Governance (PO5010)
- External Relations of the European Union (PO5012)
- Russian and Post Soviet Politics (PO5112)
- Foreign Aid and Development (PO5162)
- Development Practice and Programme Management (PO5182)
- Global Justice (PO5222)
- Representative Democracy in Europe (PO5232)
- International Political Economy (PO5008)
Not all electives will run every year
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Core module
- Dissertation
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Area(s) of interest
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