Overview
Exit Award only
Candidates on the MA (International Relations) programme 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.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| HI6026 | US Foreign Policy and Contemporary History | 10 |
| HI6035 | Foreign Policy and Diplomacy: Case Studies in Crises and Decision-making | 10 |
| HI6056 | Issues in World Politics | 5 |
| HI6092 | International Relations: Theories and Approaches | 10 |
| 10 |
| War and Peace: the European State System from 1648 to 1990 | |
| The Politics of Terrorism | |
| Work Placement and Portfolio | |
| European Security 10 | |
| Public International Law
and Contemporary Issues in International Law 1 | |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate in International Relations (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
1
1-1
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the particular field of study;
1-2
2
Demonstrate a critical awareness of the major issues and problems within the study of history/international relations/cultural contact;
1-3
3
Evaluate and incorporate new insights informed by the forefront of the field of learning.
