| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Full-time | 1 - 2 year | September | find out | find out |
Overview
The MA in International Relations is a one-year comprehensive course. It draws on international relations, conflict/peace studies and international history. The course explores issues such as war and peace, the international order, international crises, counterinsurgency, terrorism and foreign policy. It combines an exploration of the contemporary world with a study of the past.
Brochure outlining structure, modules, thesis and library resources available here international-relations brochure (3,382kB)
Course Details
This one-year master's course has both taught and research phases.
Programme Requirements
Students take modules to the value of 90 credits comprising taught modules to the value of 45 credits (Part I) and a dissertation to the value of 45 credits (Part II).
Part I
HI6026 US Foreign Policy and Contemporary History (10 credits)
HI6056 Issues in World Politics (5 credits)
HI6092 International Relations Theories and Approaches (10 credits)
Plus 20 credits from:
HI6035 Foreign Policy and Diplomacy: Case Studies in Crises and Decision-making (10 credits)
HI6045 War and Peace: the European State System from 1648 to 1990 (10 credits)
HI6060 The Politics of Terrorism (10 credits) HI6063 Work Placement and Portfolio (10 credits)
Part II
HI6100 History Dissertation (45 credits)
A dissertation of a maximum of 20,000 words must be submitted by a specified date in September.
Your thesis will be on a relevant topic within the broad areas of international relations, including international history and conflict/peace studies.
Postgraduate Certificate in History (International Relations)
Candidates who pass at least 30 credits of taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in History (International Relations).
For further details and module descriptions, see thePostgraduate College Calendar
Fact File
Course Code: CKE45 Full-time; CKD22 Part-time
Course Title: International Relations
College: Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences
Duration: 1 year Full-time; 2 years Part-time
Teaching Mode: Full-time
The part-time option will be taught during weekday working hours over 2 years.
Qualifications: MA
NFQ Level: Level 9
Costs: 2017/2018 Irish/EU Fee: EUR 6,000 full-time; EUR 3,000 per year part-time
2016 Entry Requirements: An applicant will normally have a primary degree of at least 2.1 level in a suitable subject or the equivalent. Applications from students with a Second Class Honours Grade II degree in a suitable subject may also be considered. These applicants may be requested to submit a proposal and/or attend an interview. (see detailed entry requirements below)
Closing Date: See details in application procedure section below
Next Intake: 11 September 2017
Course Practicalities
You will be expected to attend 144 lecture/seminar hours in UCC.
Assessment
The taught half of the course is centred on continuous assessment such as long and short essays, the compilation of portfolios, policy papers, in-class exercises, analysis of international texts, class participation, and oral presentations. There is one formal written examination.
The 50% weighting for the thesis reflects the importance of independent research.
Application Procedure
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before completing the online application and online Supplementary Question Form (see further details below), intending candidates must consult with the relevant course co-ordinator or prospective supervisor to discuss/confirm their proposed research area. Following this consultation the proposed supervisor should be named on the online supplementary questions form.
Course Coordinator
Dr. Mervyn O'Driscoll
School of History
University College Cork
Email: mervyn.odriscoll@ucc.ie
Tel: +353 (0)21 4903477
Application for this programme is on-line at www.pac.ie/ucc. Places on this programme are offered in rounds. The closing dates for each round can be found here. For full details of the application procedure click How to Apply.
In addition to applying online, applicants will also be asked toCOMPLETE onlineSupplementaryQuestions which include the name of a proposed supervisor and proposed title of your research (to be returned online together withyour PAC application form)
A copy ofthe Supplementary Questions form is available to view here: CKE45supplementary form (108kB)??
TheSchool of History may ask applicants to provide letters of reference if necessary, when considering applications.
All other required supporting documentation (e.g. evidence of non-UCC undergraduate/postgraduate qualifications) must beUPLOADED via the PAC "Application Status"link or sent in hard copy to The Postgraduate Applications Centre, 1, Courthouse Square, Galway (marked with the applicants PAC application number)
Further Contact Information
Course Coordinator
Dr. Mervyn O'Driscoll
School of History
University College Cork
Email: mervyn.odriscoll@ucc.ie
Tel: +353 (0)21 4903477
School Administrators
Deirdre O'Sullivan/Geraldine McAllister,
Schoolof History
University College Cork
+353 (0)21 4902755 deirdre@ucc.ie
2016 Entry Requirements: An applicant will normally have a primary degree of at least 2.1 level in a suitable subject or the equivalent. Applications from students with a Second Class Honours Grade II degree in a suitable subject may also be considered. These applicants may be requested to submit a proposal and/or attend an interview. (see detailed entry requirements below)
Closing Date: See details in application procedure section below
Next Intake: 11 September 2017
Contact University College Cork (UCC) to find course entry requirements.
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