Overview
This International Relations degree delivered at Dublin City University equips you with a real understanding of global issues so you can make a meaningful impact on real world challenges.
Key Facts
Do you have an interest in major world issues? Would you like to know more about how politics, economics and security work in today’s societies? If you are keen to learn, to analyse and to understand current affairs across the world, then you will enjoy the challenge of DCU’s BA in International Relations.
During this degree, you will learn about issues such as conflict, peace and security, intelligence, terrorism, globalisation, third-world debt and climate change. By the end of this unique and innovative course, you will have learned about international politics, development and regional studies from a global perspective to equip you for careers working with international organisations, institutions and NGOs.
You will also gain the skills employers are looking for such as oral and written communication skills, teamwork skills, research techniques, and ability in analytical and critical thinking.
DCU is a leading centre for expertise in International Relations, with lecturers involved in work on global issues such as security, peace studies and climate change.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:- European Integration
- Politics
- International Relations & Security
- Core Skills & Methods for Intl Relations
- Development
- International Political Economy
- Global Governance
- The Role of International Law in IR
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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For EU students, apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1st February or 1st May
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Dublin, Ireland
Disciplines
International Relations View 5 other Bachelors in International Relations in IrelandExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- There are no additional entry requirements for this programme apart from the general entry requirements for admission to the university.
- Once admitted to the programme, students choose, at the point of registration, whether to study a language and register for 10 credits in their chosen language. They must continue with this language throughout years two and three of the programme.
- If students wishes to choose the language stream, they must meet the following language requirements
- Minimum of H4 in French if they wish to register for Intermediate French
- Minimum of H4 in German if they wish to register for Intermediate German
- Minimum of H4 in Spanish if they wish to register for Intermediate Spanish
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents17300 EUR / year≈ 17300 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals6679 EUR / year≈ 6679 EUR / year
Additional Details
- Student Contribution: €3,043 per annum
Living costs
Dublin
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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