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Globalisation – (M.A.)
Dublin City University
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| Application Deadline: | This programme will not be running for the academic year 2009/2010 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,573 ≈ € 11,124 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Dublin / Ireland | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The programme aims to provide a challenging and innovative learning environment. The class is made up of recent graduates and those with some relevant work experience and has both Irish and international students. The principal objectives of the programme are:
To develop in students a detailed understanding of the key concepts underpinning contemporary Globalisation
To provide an in-depth knowledge of the manner in which contemporary world politics and the international regulatory environment shapes the role and character of the principal actors on the world stage, including international institutions, NGOs and the growing anti-global capitalism movement.
To develop in students a critical perspective concerning the range of issues arising on the contemporary international world stage, including international political economy, global governance, international law, regional conflict, national and international security policies, Third World solidarity and international human rights
To provide students with strong research skills in the area of globalisation and international relations generally
Programme Description
The M.A. in Globalisation provides students with the skills and abilities to understand the pressures giving rise to and created by globalisation. To this end, it facilitates recent graduates by providing a focused post-graduate degree programme. For students with some years work experience, the programme provides a basis for further professional development within their chosen career.
Contents
This programme will not be running for the academic year 2009/2010.
Students on the M.A. programme take four core courses in Semester 1 (September-December), and in Semester 2 (February-May) choose three electives (each elective is offered subject to sufficient demand). There is a compulsory module in Research Methods. Students also complete a dissertation (15-20,000 words). Assessment within the programme is based on combinations of project work, essays, class presentations and end of module examinations in the various modules. Every student must satisfy examiners in all subjects in every respect to be eligible for the degree, which is awarded at first class honours, second class honours and pass level according to the overall marks achieved.
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This programme will not be running for the academic year 2009/2010.
The programme is suitable both for recent graduates in any discipline and for those with some years' work experience in international organisations, in development, in government, in business or in education. Persons accepted for the MA programme will normally have an honours primary degree or equivalent, although appropriate combinations of professional qualifications and experience may be accepted as equivalent to an honours degree in accordance with the relevant regulations of the University.
Applicants will be ranked by prior academic achievement, their work experience where relevant, and their stated reasons for wishing to take the programme.In respect of the latter, applicants are asked to include a 200 word statement outlining
a) why they wish to take this programme,
b) what in their record and experience makes them suitable for the MA programme, and
c) the impact which they expect the MA would have on their future careers.
Applicants who are awaiting their degree results should indicate both the level of award expected, and their undergraduate record to date. Some applicants may be called for interview.
Applicants who are awaiting their degree results should indicate both the level of award expected, and their undergraduate record to date. Some applicants may be called for interview. The closing date for receipt of applications is the 1st August, though we recommend that international students apply early and we will make some decisions on international applications at an earlier date where this is necessary to allow applicants secure funding or visas.
International Applications
We recommend that international students apply early and we will make some decisions on international applications at an earlier date where this is necessary to allow applicants secure funding or visas.
International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
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