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International Politics – (M.Sc.)
University of Dublin Trinity College
School of Social Science and Philosophy
| Application Deadline: | 1 June | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 10,700 ≈ € 15,370 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Dublin / Ireland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Dublin Trinity College
The objective of the course is to develop students´ knowledge of international politics with a comprehensive empirical approach to understanding many prominent problems in contemporary world politics, especially topics where domestic and international politics cannot be understood in isolation from each other. These topics include democratisation, international cooperation, development and foreign aid, international conflict as well as the politics of many environmental issues and their implications for the politics of developing countries. Students will also receive training in research methods.
This course aims to provide students with the necessary skills for a range of research-related careers in the fields of applied policy research, business, government, law, media, international aid, and international governmental and non-governmental organizations. It also will provide a solid foundation for progress to research PhDs.
The course is of twelve months duration, on a full time basis. Teachings starts in September and the M.Sc. concludes with the submission of a dissertation the following August.
Contents
The M.Sc. course consists of the following modules: International Politics, Democratisation, Development Policy, Principles of Research Design, International Environmental Policy, International Political Economy, International Organisation, International Conflict and Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods. In addition, students will complete a dissertaion of approximately 10,000 words in length. Students who fail to achieve a satisfactory mark for the dissertation element may be eligible for the award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Political Science.
Below you will find the modules on offer for the 2010/2011 academic year and the provisional timetable (subject to change):
* International Politics, Wednesdays 2-4PM, IIIS room, Michaelmas Term
* Principles of Research Design Thursdays 1-4PM, Phoenix House, Michaelmas Term
* International Conflict, Mondays 10-12PM, IIIS room, Michaelmas Term
* Democratisation, Hilary Term
* Politics of Development, Hilary Term
* International Political Economy , Hilary Term
* International Organisation, Hilary Term
* International Environmental Policy, Hilary Term
* Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods, Hilary Term
Michaelmas Term runs from the week of 27 September through the week of 13 December. Hilary Term begins on the week of 17 January and continues through the week of 4 April. A dissertation seminar will be held in the summer months (specific dates will follow).
All modules are taught around a weekly seminar and assessed on the basis of assignments and exams.
In addition, students will complete a dissertation of approximately 10,000 words in length. Students who fail to achieve a satisfactory mark for the dissertation element may be eligible for the award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Political Science.
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Candidates should normally have achieved an upper second class honour degree, or higher from an established university. GPA scores of at least 3.5 out of 4, or equivalent, will be expected from international applicants. A background in a social science will be an advantage but not a necessity. Applications are expected from candidates with a single or joint honours degree in Political Science, Economics, European Studies, History, Sociology, Business and Law. Applicants must, in addition to the College requirement to provide academic transcripts and two letters of recommendation, provide a motivation letter and one piece of written work (for example an undergraduate dissertation or essay).
All applicants whose first language is not English and who have not been educated through the medium of English must present one of the following qualifications in the English language:
* IELTS: Grade 6.5
* TOEFL: 88 - iBT, 230 - Computer based, 570 - paper based
* Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English: Grade C
* Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: Grade C
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 570 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 230 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 88 |
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