The MSc Gender, Politics & International Relations at University College Dublin offers you a deep dive into the critical role gender plays in shaping political landscapes and international relations. This programme is ideal if you are driven to understand how gender dynamics influence power structures, conflict, security, and development on a global scale. You will explore complex theories and contemporary issues, developing a nuanced perspective on how gender intersects with political systems and international affairs, preparing you for impactful careers in research, policy, and advocacy.
This intensive, full-time, on-campus Masters degree is delivered over one year, integrating core modules in statistics, gender and political systems, and qualitative research methods with a wide range of optional subjects. You will have the opportunity to engage with topics from masculinities and equality to gender, peace, and security, and potentially explore quantitative text analysis or AI and large language models. Your studies culminate in a substantial thesis, allowing you to conduct independent research. You will graduate with advanced analytical and methodological skills, ready for roles in international organisations, NGOs, government, or academia.