MA (International Relations)

Overview

Status: Active
National Framework Of Qualifications (NFQ) Level: 9
NFQ Award Class: Major Award
Duration Full Time: 12 Month(s)
Duration Part Time: 24 Month(s)
Total Credits: 90
Delivery Method: In-Person

Connected Curriculum:
  • Employability
  • Global Reach
  • Inter-and Transdisciplinary
  • Research Based Teaching

Graduate Attributes:
  • Creator, evaluator and communicator of knowledge
  • Digitally Fluent
  • Effective global citizen
  • Independent and creative thinker
  • Socially Responsible

Work-Integrated Learning (Including Placement):
Yes

The MA (International Relations) is a full-time, taught programme running for 12 months or part-time over 24 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

Students take modules to the value of 90 credits comprising taught modules to the value of 45 credits (Part I) and a dissertation to the value of 45 credits (Part II).

Note: All electives are chosen in consultation with the Programme Director and are subject to availability and timetable requirements.

Postgraduate Certificate in International Relations

Candidates who pass at least 30 credits of taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in International Relations.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.