Study MA in European Politics and Policy at University College Dublin in Ireland, UCD College of Social Sciences and Law
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MA in European Politics and Policy

Ireland

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What will I learn?

The MA is structured around a set of courses dedicated to different aspects of European politics, both EU and comparative European.Students will gain a well-grounded knowledge of the issues facing European governance and the manner in which different European political systems have sought to address the challenges they face in an increasingly Europeanized and globalized world.MA students have the option of writing a masters thesis or doing an internshipCareers EmployabilityGraduates can work within European institutions, with international private-sector employers, government agencies and Non-Governmental Organisations. Organisations including the European Union, the United Nations and IMF are all potential employers, with students having the skills to compete for roles such as Government Social Researcher, Diplomatic Advisor, and Public Affairs Consultant.DURATION:1 Years 2 YearsNEXT INTAKE:20242025 September

Which department am I in?

UCD College of Social Sciences and Law

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
€22,600.00 (US$ 24,220) per year
Estimated Monthly Costs (per student) - Accommodation - €1,255

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Belfield Campus

Belfield, Dublin 4,

Belfield,

Dublin,

D04 V1W8, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

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.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University College Dublin

UCD is the most international and diverse university in Ireland, and is the destination of choice for over 11,000 international students.

  • Main campus in Belfield, only 5km from Dublin city centre
  • 100th in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2027)
  • One of Europe’s top research-intensive universities
  • Scholarships available for international students

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