MA Geopolitics & the Global Economy

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)

The programme aims to produce graduates who are able to analyze and interpret the world in which we live, depending on your chosen research focus, including but not limited to:

War, conflict resolution and peace
Global economic processes
Global political events
The knowledge economy
Local, national and regional economic development

Careers & Employability

Graduates work in government agencies, international aid agencies, global multilateral agencies, human rights institutions, think-tanks, research bodies and private firms in roles such as researchers, lecturers, aids workers, GIS specialists, planners and local government officials.
Graduates now work in organisations such as:

UN
World Bank
UNICEF
Amnesty International
Human Rights Watch
Deloitte & Touche

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Who should apply?

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No

Applications are welcome from graduates from any discipline, though undergraduate disciplines with a thematic link to geography, political science, history, economics or sociology may be advantageous. The programme would also be suitable for those with a professional background in related fields who might wish to develop and broaden their skillset.

Vision and Values Statement

This MA seeks to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become outstanding researchers in the fields of Geopolitics and Global Political Economy. Competences and skills acquired are directly transferable to a range of employment opportunities, including in the public, NGO and private sectors. The programme combines a strong core curriculum with flexibility in the choice of research topics selected by students. Through modules and independent research, students develop their own interests under the supervision of a member of staff with relevant expertise.

Programme Outcomes

What modules can I take?

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Fees, Funding and Scholarships

MA Geopolitics & the Global Economy (W262) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 7055
nonEU fee per year - € 19200

MA Geopolitics & the Global Economy (W420) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 4590
nonEU fee per year - € 9600

***Fees are subject to change
Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.

Entry Requirements

This programme is intended for applicants with an honours bachelors degree (NFQ Level 8) or international equivalent in any discipline including geography, political science, history, anthropology, economics and sociology, or professionals working in related fields.
An upper second class honours (2.1) is required. Applicants with a 2.2. may be considered after interview in exceptional circumstances.
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

Testimonial

Ryan McCarrel, US,International Research Fellow at The Caucasus Research Resource Center – Azerbaijan

Getting my MA in Geopolitics and the Global Economy at UCD gave me an opportunity to study with some leading academics in their field. Lectures were engaging and thoughtprovoking, challenging me to think critically about some of the most prescient issues confronting the world today.

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How to apply?

The following entry routes are available:

MA Geopolitics & the Global Economy FT (W262)

Duration

1 Years

Attendance

Full Time

Deadline

Rolling *

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MA Geopolitics & the Global Economy PT (W420)