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DEPARTMENT OF POLITICS AND
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
The MA in Politics is a one-year, full-time programme that enables students to
choose the areas they wish to specialise in within the field of politics. This is a
truly flexible programme that enables students to tailor the degree to their
own interests, skills and future career plans. The only core modules that the
MA in Politics students will be required to complete will be the two research
methods modules that are common to all our postgraduate taught degrees. In
addition, they can choose any two electives in the first semester and any
three in the second.
CAREERS
This unique and genuinely flexible postgraduate degree prepares students for
a variety of professions. Since this degree offers a generic qualification in
politics, it does not restrict the range of careers available to students after
graduation. At the same time, given the wide-ranging choice of modules,
students can pursue several interests and acquire expertise in a number of
fields in political science. It is also an excellent springboard for further
research, potentially towards a doctoral degree or public policy research. In
the past, our graduates have pursued careers in business, public administra-
tion, journalism and civil society organisations.
MA IN POLITICS COURSE DIRECTOR AUTUMN SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER
Dr. Scott Fitzsimmons
E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +353 61 233603
Graduate Research Methods (9 ECTS) Research Methods (progressing dissertation) (3 ECTS)
Two elective modules (9 ECTS each) Three elective modules (9ECTS each)
ELECTIVES
Representative Democracy in
Europe
Multilevel Governance: Concepts
and Practice
Graduate Seminar in International
Relations
Graduate Seminar in Development
Graduate Seminar in Contemporary
Political Theory
Conflict Analysis
Graduate Seminar in Peacebuilding
Graduate Seminar in International
Co-operation and Conflict
International Political Economy
Terrorism and Violent Political
Extremism
Foreign Aid and Development
International Security
Development Practice and
Programme Management
Global Justice
(Electives offered are subject to timetabling constraints and faculty availability)
DISSERTATION
Following the two taught semesters in Autumn and Spring, during the summer students must complete an individual research project in the form of a written dissertation for submission
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Each taught postgraduate programme has particular entry requirements therefore
applicants should consult the individual programme entries for further details.
Applicants for a Master’s programme must normally have a first or second class
Level 8 honours degree (NFQ or other Internationally recognised equivalent) in a
relevant or appropriate subject, or equivalent prior learning that is recognised by
the University as meeting this requirement. Applicants must also satisfy the English
Language Requirements of the University. The University reserves the right to
shortlist and interview applicants as deemed necessary.
See more at: http://www.ul.ie/graduateschool/how-apply
CORE MODULES
Research Methods These modules are designed to familiarise students with alternative approaches to the conduct of re-search in social sciences. By providing a series of introductory lectures on alternative research methodologies and approaches, the main aim is to give students a comprehensive understanding of key issues surrounding the logic of explanation and research design, in order to facilitate and support more advanced study in their own area of research specialism and dissertation study. A key element of the modules will be problem-based learning and case work. Students will be encouraged to pursue their own disciplinary strengths to create their own case studies that will be used to identify and develop more general disciplinary research methods and strategies.
“As someone who has worked as an elected public
representative for the last 14 years, I found the MA in
Politics to be an excellent course. What I most appreciated
about it is that the Politics course has by far the widest
degree of choice. In effect you can construct your own
MA. The course was not only useful in my public role. It
has also led me on to study for a PhD in Electoral System
Reform. All in all it was a great choice and one that has
worked out for me"
Cllr Diarmuid Scully,
Leader, Fine Gael Group, Limerick City Council,
MA in Politics 2011
MA FEES A/Y 2019/2020
EU Non-EU
Full-time TBC TBC
For information on UL Fees please go to:
http://www3.ul.ie/courses/fees.shtml
Go to:
http://www.ul.ie/graduateschool/how-apply
HOW TO APPLY
University of Limerick
Limerick, Ireland
Tel: +353 61 202633;
E-mail: [email protected];
www.ul.ie/ppa
