Contact: Dr
Maura Conway maura.conway@dcu.ie
Tel: +353 1 700 6472 Room: C232
Fee information
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Timetable (Weeks 1-12)
The programme aims to provide a challenging and innovative learning environment.
The class is made up of recent graduates and those with some relevant work
experience and has both Irish and international students. The principal
objectives of the programme are:
To develop in students a detailed understanding of the key concepts underpinning
contemporary Globalisation
To provide an in-depth knowledge of the manner in which contemporary world
politics and the international regulatory environment shapes the role and
character of the principal actors on the world stage, including international
institutions, NGOs and the growing anti-global capitalism movement.
To develop in students a critical perspective concerning the range of issues
arising on the contemporary international world stage, including international
political economy, global governance, international law, regional conflict,
national and international security policies, Third World solidarity and
international human rights
To provide students with strong research skills in the area of globalisation
and international relations generally
The M.A. in Globalisation provides students with the skills and abilities to understand the pressures giving rise to and created by globalisation. To this end, it facilitates recent graduates by providing a focused post-graduate degree programme. For students with some years work experience, the programme provides a basis for further professional development within their chosen career.
Students on the M.A. programme take four core courses in Semester 1 (September-December), and in Semester 2 (February-May) choose three electives (each elective is offered subject to sufficient demand). There is a compulsory module in Research Methods. Students also complete a dissertation (15-20,000 words).
Assessment within the programme is based on combinations of project work, essays, class presentations and end of module examinations in the various modules. Every student must satisfy examiners in all subjects in every respect to be eligible for the degree, which is awarded at first class honours, second class honours and pass level according to the overall marks achieved.
The programme is suitable both for recent graduates in any discipline and
for those with some years' work experience in international organisations,
in development, in government, in business or in education. Persons accepted
for the MA programme will normally have an honours primary degree or equivalent,
although appropriate combinations of professional qualifications and experience
may be accepted as equivalent to an honours degree in accordance with the
relevant regulations of the University.
Applicants will be ranked by prior academic achievement, their work experience
where relevant, and their stated reasons for wishing to take the programme.In
respect of the latter, applicants are asked to include a 200 word statement
outlining
a) why they wish to take this programme,
b) what in their record and experience makes them suitable for the MA programme,
and
c) the impact which they expect the MA would have on their future careers.
Applicants who are awaiting their degree results should indicate both the
level of award expected, and their undergraduate record to date. Some applicants
may be called for interview.
Applicants who are awaiting their degree results should indicate both the level of award expected, and their undergraduate record to date. Some applicants may be called for interview. The closing date for receipt of applications is the 30th May, though we recommend that international students apply early and we will make some decisions on international applications at an earlier date where this is necessary to allow applicants secure funding or visas.
We recommend that international students apply early and we will make some decisions on international applications at an earlier date where this is necessary to allow applicants secure funding or visas.
International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language. For further information on international applications click here.
EU Applicants
Apply online through the Postgraduate Applications
Centre by 15th August 2008
Non-EU Applicants
Apply online through the Postgraduate Applications
Centre by 29th Feb 2008. Later applications are accepted from non-EU
applicants but for visa reasons applicants are advised to apply as soon
as possible and no later than 30th July 2008
Applying through the Postgraduate Applications
Centre
When applying for this programme use the PAC code DC610.
Queries on completed applications can be made by e-mail to DeirdreSheridan@dcu.ie
Graduates of the Dublin City University Graduate Programme in International Governance work for development agencies such as Trócaire, Goal, Amnesty International, Concern and Oxfam. Our graduates also work in a variety of government departments, including the Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of An Taoiseach, Department of Justice and various European Union departments. Many also work for major multinational organisations, financial services companies in the media and in international business.
The MA Programme features seminars and presentations by guest speakers with particular experience and expertise, be it as politicians, officials, academics or diplomats, in foreign policy and international relations. The intention is to facilitate the exploration of key issues in international relations in an informal, interactive environment. Amongst previous guest speakers in DCU have been:
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