Geopolitics and the Global Economy University College Dublin

Overview

The Geopolitics and the Global Economy M.A. at University College Dublin provides students with a sophisticated understanding of international relations, global economic processes, and the knowledge economy. This programme bridges the gap between political and economic geography to analyse contemporary global events and national development. Students develop the critical capacity to evaluate war, diplomacy, and regional inequalities in a modern context.

Why Geopolitics and the Global Economy at University College Dublin?

This programme offers a distinctive interdisciplinary approach, allowing students to tailor their studies to specific career goals by choosing modules from political science, history, and American studies. A standout feature of the curriculum is the international fieldwork component, which has previously taken students to locations such as Berlin or Madrid for hands-on investigation. Participants benefit from direct engagement with leading academics and the opportunity to establish contacts with policy-makers and economic actors.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: EUR 22600 per year
• European fee: EUR 9330 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum combines core research training with specialised thematic modules. Modules may include:

• Research Design
• Critical Geopolitics and Diplomacy
• International Fieldwork
• GIS Principles and Applications
• Critical Geographies: Spatialising Power and Inequalities
• Development Economics
• Globalization, Empire and Race: Economic Geography
• Theories of Global Justice
• International Political Economy

Careers with Geopolitics and the Global Economy

Graduates are well-equipped for professional roles in government agencies, international aid organisations, and global multilateral institutions. Many alumni secure positions as researchers, GIS specialists, planners, and local government officials. The programme has a strong track record of placing graduates in prestigious organisations, including the United Nations, World Bank, UNICEF, and Amnesty International. Additionally, some graduates pursue careers in the private sector with firms such as Deloitte & Touche or transition into academic roles as lecturers and researchers.

Accreditation

Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Skills, Ireland, University College Dublin is a large (20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution.