The MA International Relations at University College Cork offers a comprehensive postgraduate journey into the complexities of global affairs, conflict, and peace studies. This programme is ideal for those seeking to understand the historical roots and contemporary dynamics of international crises, foreign policy, and the international order. You will delve into critical issues such as war and peace, international security, and the intricacies of state interactions, drawing on international relations theories and international history to build a robust analytical framework.
This full-time, on-campus Masters programme is structured over one year, comprising taught modules and a substantial dissertation. You will explore topics from US foreign policy and world politics to international relations theories, with opportunities to specialise through electives in areas like European security or public international law, and even gain practical experience via a work placement. You will graduate with advanced research and analytical skills, prepared for careers in diplomacy, international organisations, policy analysis, and further academic study.