MSc in International Development

Republica de Irlanda

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¿Qué aprenderé?

The MSc in International Development is designed to provide you with an interdisciplinary understanding of the process of development by bringing together expertise in politics, economics, agriculture, political economy and other areas.

This programme aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work in international development - either as a practictioner or as an academic/policy specialiist. Learning is designed to be participatory and a critical, but constructive, approach to interdisciplinary development issues (ecconomic, politival and other) is encouraged.

Students will examine challenges such as the reduction of inequality and exclusion, the expansion of economic and social choices, the progressive realisation of human rights, and the argument for sustainable development. Students will acquire a range of skills to enable them to work effectively in the development field.
The MSc track includes additional research components including a dissertation and is particularly suitable for graduates who want a career in research or academia.

Oldest and largest school of its kind in Ireland with over 150 years of experience in political studies
The School of Politics & International Relations is ranked in the top 100 QS worldwide rankings 2024
World-renowned staff drawn from many countries.
Includes additional research components including a dissertation and is particularly suitable if you want a career in research or academia.

Career & Graduate Study Opportunities

Graduates of the programme have found employment with the official Irish aid programme, in Irish and international non-governmental organisations such as Trocaire, Goal, Action Aid and Oxfam, and with agencies of the European Union and the United Nations as well as in journalism, education, local community development, and many other areas such as:

Public administration
Journalism
Media
Civil society organisations
Voluntary sector
Academic institutions

¿En cuál departamento estoy?

UCD College of Social Sciences and Law

Opciones de estudio

a tiempo completo (1 )

Costos de estudio
€22.600,00 (US$ 24.220) por año

*El precio que se muestra es una referencia, por favor verificar con la institución

Fecha de inicio

Septiembre 2025

Lugar

UCD College of Social Sciences and Law

BELFIELD,

Dublin,

Republic of Ireland

Requerimiento de entrada

Para estudiantes internacionales

A primary degree with at least Second Class Honours Grade 1 (2H1) in a relevant subject such as political science, international relations, social science, sociology, history, geography, economics, global studies, public policy, development studies, EU studies, law. 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.

Puede haber diferentes requisitos de IELTS en función del curso elegido.

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Acerca de University College Dublin

UCD es la universidad más internacional y diversa de Irlanda y es el destino elegido por más de 10.400 estudiantes internacionales.

  • Campus principal en Belfield, a 5 km del centro de Dublín
  • 126° del mundo (QS World University Rankings, 2025)
  • Top universidades europeas de investigación intensiva
  • Becas para estudiantes extranjeros

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