Gender, Politics and International Relations University College Dublin

Overview

The Gender, Politics and International Relations MA at University College Dublin offers an intensive exploration of how gender shapes individual and group interactions within global political frameworks. This programme is designed to equip students with the specialist knowledge required to analyse complex power structures and structural inequalities. Students benefit from a curriculum that blends theoretical debate with practical policymaking applications.

Why Gender, Politics and International Relations at University College Dublin?

The UCD School of Politics & International Relations is the oldest and largest institution of its kind in Ireland, boasting over 150 years of academic excellence. The school is ranked within the world top 100 by the QS World University Rankings for Politics. Students learn from a world-renowned international faculty and gain access to a vibrant research community. The programme also offers a unique flexibility, allowing students to choose between completing a traditional research thesis or a professional internship to gain practical field experience.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: EUR 22600 per year
• European fee: EUR 10350 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on enhancing methodological expertise and independent research capabilities. Modules may include:

• Gender & the Political System
• Research Design
• Gender and Development
• Gender, Peace, and Security
• Theories of International Relations
• Politics of Human Rights
• Peace & Conflict Studies
• International Political Economy
• Decoloniality and Intersectionality Thinking

Careers with Gender, Politics and International Relations

Graduates are prepared for high-level roles as gender experts, researchers, and policy advisors. The programme provides a strong foundation for careers within international organisations, governmental bodies, and non-governmental agencies. Alumni from the school have successfully secured positions at prestigious global institutions, including the United Nations in New York and Geneva, the World Trade Organisation, and the Asia Development Bank. Others have pursued careers in the private sector with firms such as Saatchi & Saatchi and Credit Suisse First Boston, or continued their studies within academia.