Overview
The Peace and Conflict program offered by University College Dublin is strongly committed to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), embedding sustainability in teaching, research, operations, and community engagement. Sustainability principles are integrated into this programme, ensuring students graduate equipped to address global challenges. UCD’s leadership in this area is internationally recognised, ranking 49th globally and 1st in Ireland in the QS World University Rankings for Sustainability 2024. UCD also leads impactful research in areas such as climate action, clean energy, and social equity, supported by a comprehensive Sustainability Strategy focused on reducing emissions, enhancing biodiversity, and fostering a sustainable campus culture.
Key Facts
- Enhance students' abilities to undertake research/policy analysis
- Enhance students' capacities for critical thinking vis-à-vis ethnic identity
- Allow students participate in debates around nationalism and ethnic conflict
- Develop oral presentation skills
- Enhance group work skills
- Develop methodological research expertise
- To impart a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the causes, and issues arising around, all aspects of nationalism and ethnic conflict
Programme Structure
Courses Include:
- Statistics
- Peace & Conflict Studies
- Qualitative Research Methods for Political Science
- International Security
- Thesis
- International Refugee Law
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Dublin, Ireland
Disciplines
International Relations View 23 other Masters in International Relations in IrelandWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A primary degree with at least Second Class Honours Grade 1 (2H1). 2H1 is equivalent to 60 per cent, B minus or 3.08 GPA - in American system: B or 3.00 GPA.
- Your application will be considered on its individual merits and relevant professional experience will also be taken into account.
- English language requirements: applicants whose first language is not English should have met TOEFL, IELTs, or computer-based TOEFL requirements (600, 6.5, or 250 respectively), or the Cambridge English Test (Certificate in Advanced English at a minimum of Grade B, or Certificate of Proficiency in English at Grade C). Applicants who obtained a previous degree from an English-speaking university may be exempted from this requirement. Click here for further info.
- Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD’s International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents22600 EUR / year≈ 22600 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals10555 EUR / year≈ 10555 EUR / year
Additional Details
Part Time
- EU fee per year - € 6710
- nonEU fee per year - € 11300
Living costs
Dublin
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Funding
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