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Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations

Important Information

Rename to Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations

Overview
Programme Content
Opportunities for Careers
Special Features

Aim

This programme is designed to analyse in a scholarly, critical and methodologically sophisticated manner various aspects of international relations.

Contact details

Dr Debbie Lisle
School of Politics, International Studies and Philosophy
Tel: +44 (0)28 9097 3853
Email: d.lisle@qub.ac.uk
WWW: http://www.qub.ac.uk/pisp

Entrance Requirements

Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or above, or equivalent recognised qualification in Politics, International Studies or a related subject.

Additional Information for International Students

Applicants who are non-EEA nationals must satisfy the UK Border Agency (UKBA) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes, normally by providing evidence of one of the following:

  • IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or

  • TOEFL* score of 92 (Internet-based test) with minimum scores of 21 for Listening, 22 for Reading, 23 for Speaking and 21 for Writing, or

  • INTO English for Postgraduate Study/Pre-sessional score of 65% with not less than 55% in any component, or

  • INTO Graduate Diploma English for Academic Purposes score of 60% with not less than 40% in any component
*Taken within the last 2 yrs. Please click here for more on English Language requirements for EEA and non-EEA nationals.

Duration

1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

Number of places

25 maximum

Teaching Times

Afternoon and evening.

Funding

Normally these degrees are self-funded. If there are any School bursaries, they will be advertised on the School's website

Programme Content

Four taught modules covering evolution of international relations, and the trends toward globalisation, regionalisation and devolution.

Students currently must take:
Approaches to Research Design
International Political Economy
International Security
Theories and Issues in International Relations

plus one of:
Conflict Intervention
Global Terrorism
plus one module from a list including:
Conflict Intervention (if not already taken)
Global Terrorism (if not already taken)
Ireland and Europe
Issues in European Governance
Politics of the Republic of Ireland

Plus a dissertation of no more than 15,000 words.

Assessment

Examination and continuous assessment.

Opportunities for Careers

All of the MA programmes offered in the School provide an appropriate basis for those who wish to proceed to Doctoral study. In addition, our graduates go on to a wide range of careers in both the private and public sectors.

Special Features

It is also possible to study for a Diploma in each of the areas covered by the MA programmes. The Diploma is constructed around the coursework elements of the MA programmes. On successful completion of the coursework, it is possible to complete the dissertation for an award of MA.

last updated 26.10.11