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Study Details: MA: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
This MA programme, offered by the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, can be pursued full-time over the course of one year or part-time over a two year period. The MA in Peace and Development Studies is an excellent course because students benefit from taught modules on politics, in peace and conflict studies and development studies and can pursue an area of research that is of interest in a supportive environment. The course is well recognised and is relevant for employment in positions within international affairs, peace operations, development aid and related areas. A prime objective of the course is to provide individuals with expertise in peacebuilding and development issues and to provide informed and committed personnel to contribute effectively in these areas at a professional level.
Normally, a primary degree in a relevant discipline with First or Second Class Honours or an approved equivalent qualification (Primary Degree: Level 8 – National Qualifications Authority of Ireland).
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria below (no longer than two years prior to application):
Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:
The course prepares students from diverse backgrounds for a career in or further research on international affairs, conflict management and resolution, peace operations, humanitarian assistance, development aid and related areas.
Autumn Semester
Graduate Seminar in Development; Graduate Research Methods; One elective module
Spring Semester
Graduate Seminar in Peacebuilding; Research Methods (progressing dissertation); Two elective modules
Electives
Graduate Seminar in International Relations; Graduate Seminar in Institutions and Policies of the European Union; Graduate Seminar in Contemporary Political Theory; Multilevel Governance: concepts and practice; Conflict Analysis; Graduate Seminar in Comparative Politics; Graduate Seminar in International Co-operation and Conflict; Graduate Seminar in European Governance; Global Transformation and Exclusion; External Relations of the European Union; Russian and Post Soviet Politics; Foreign Aid and Development; International Security; Development Practice and Programme Management; Global Justice; Representative Democracy in Europe; Mainstreaming Social Inclusion; International Political Economy –
Summer
Dissertation
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