International Politics 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

22,520 EURTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

28 Jun, 2025Application Deadline

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc in International Politics is a one year full-time (two year part-time) course which enables students to develop the abilities to assess the major theories of international relations and to formulate policy relevant research questions in the field. Students will learn to design and conduct their own research using relevant social scientific theories and methods. They will also develop the skills to communicate research effectively in a variety of forms. Students take four compulsory modules, four elective modules and write a 10,000 word dissertation: International Politics; International Conflict; Research Design; Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods. The elective modules on offer vary from year to year.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc in International Politics is a one year full-time (two year part-time) course which enables students to develop the abilities to assess the major theories of international relations and to formulate policy relevant research questions in the field. Students will learn to design and conduct their own research using relevant social scientific theories and methods. They will also develop the skills to communicate research effectively in a variety of forms. Students take four compulsory modules, four elective modules and write a 10,000 word dissertation: International Politics; International Conflict; Research Design; Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods. The elective modules on offer vary from year to year.

Admission Requirements

75+
100+
7+
3.3+
130+
Candidates should normally have achieved an upper second-class Honours degree or higher from an established university. GPA scores of at least 3.3, or equivalent, are expected from international applicants. A background in a social science is advantageous 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 or Law.

28 Jun 2025
1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
13,600 EUR
International
22,520 EUR

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