Master of Arts in International Relations
Explore global politics, conflict resolution, and foreign policy in a comprehensive one-year Master's programme.
Best for:Best for graduates in history, political science, or related fields seeking advanced expertise in international affairs and conflict studies.
Overview
The Master of Arts in International Relations is a comprehensive one-year postgraduate programme hosted by the School of History at University College Cork. The curriculum integrates core themes from international relations, conflict and peace studies, and international history to examine issues such as global order, warfare, political crises, counter-insurgency, and diplomacy. Students engage in rigorous coursework designed to develop analytical frameworks for understanding complex international phenomena. The programme prepares graduates for careers in foreign service, international organizations, policy analysis, and security studies.
What you'll do
- Complete 90 credits of coursework and assessments across the one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme
- Engage with multidisciplinary theories spanning international relations, peace studies, and modern history
- Analyze complex global crises, security challenges, and foreign policy strategies through seminars and assignments
- Participate in academic discussions and collaborative research projects related to international affairs
Requirements
Degree required: Primary degree of at least Second Class Honours Grade I level in a suitable subject or equivalent
Degree offered: Master of Arts (MA)
Language: English; applicants who are non-native speakers must meet university-approved English language requirements
Instruction: English
- Strong academic background in international relations, history, political science, or a related discipline
- Demonstrated ability to conduct critical analysis and academic writing
- Familiarity with historical and contemporary global political issues
- Open to EU and non-EU applicants meeting admission standards
- Applicants with Second Class Honours Grade II degrees may be considered via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-06-15 · open until filled
Submit your application through the University College Cork postgraduate portal before the deadline. Ensure all required academic transcripts and supporting documentation are attached. Non-EU applicants should review specific international admission guidelines on the university website.
- Academic transcripts
- Primary degree certificate
- Proposal (if required via RPL)
- Letters of reference
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