MA in Development MA in International Relations MA in International Security and Conflict Studies

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1 MA in Development MA in International Security and Conflict Studies Ireland s Premier Programmes in International Affairs Full-time, evening and weekend offerings Wide range of electives Diverse international student body Guest speakers from the policy world Small class sizes (20-25 students per MA programme) School of Law and Government For further information visit:

2 The School of Law and Government at DCU enjoys an excellent reputation as a pioneer in the study of international governance. The School is internationally recognised not only for the calibre of its academic staff, but also for the challenging and innovative learning environment that it provides for its students. The school offers three one-year full-time MA degrees, one two-year part-time MA degree and one two-year part-time/mixed mode MA degree. One-year Full-time Programmes MA in Development MA in International Security and Conflict Studies Two-year Part-time Programme Two-year Part-time/Mixed Mode Programme MA in Development Overview of Programmes MA in Development (PAC code DC635) As development issues come increasingly to the fore, this programme aims to provide students with a detailed understanding of the causes of underdevelopment and different policy responses. Students will be introduced to various perspectives on development, including those of governments of developing states, those of donor countries and agencies, and those of development NGOs and major international institutions. (PAC code DC608 (full-time), DC609 (part-time)) Contemporary international relations impacts on our lives in many ways, particularly in the realms of international politics, human rights, the economy, communications and trade. This degree offers a broad interdisciplinary introduction to international relations and these associated areas. Students on this programme will have the opportunity to explore the concepts, forces and processes underpinning international relations, looking at the role of international organisations and powerful states, legal frameworks, foreign policy, and the international political economy. MA in International Security and Conflict Studies (PAC code DC629) There are no longer clear distinctions between regional or domestic civil conflicts and issues of global security. Most conflicts have an international dimension and global insecurity has local as well as international causes. Students on this programme will explore issues of international terrorism, the causes of conflict, the role of powerful states and the broader international community, the changing role of peace-keeping, European security and conflict resolution processes. MA in Development (PAC Code DC636, part-time/mixed mode) This degree programme aims to foster in students an understanding of development issues, looking at different approaches to the causes of underdevelopment and policy responses. This is a two-year, parttime programme, held over four weekends and five days during the summer each year, and can be taken to Certificate, Diploma or Masters level. Students choose an optional specialism in Development Education or Development Policy.

3 Student profile Our students come not only from Ireland and Europe, but from all corners of the globe; from China to Nigeria and the United States. Many come directly from undergraduate studies. Our programme options provide such students with the opportunity to obtain a focused postgraduate degree. Others, such as members of NGOs or teachers, having worked for some years already in the field, choose one of our postgraduate programmes to help further their professional development. Our experience suggests that all of our postgraduate programmes are suitable for students from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds, and a typical class will include those who have studied subjects as diverse as politics, law, languages, history, business, science, etc. Flexible study options The may be taken as a one-year full-time programme or as a two-year part-time programme. The part-time programme runs over two years on Fridays from 2pm to 8pm. The MA in Development may be taken as a one-year full-time programme or as a two-year part-time/ mixed mode programme. Lectures in the two-year part-time/mixed mode programme are held over four weekends and five days during the summer of each year. Career prospects Graduates from these programmes work for development agencies such as Trócaire, Goal, Amnesty International, Concern and Oxfam. Our graduates also work in a variety of government departments, including the Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of An Taoiseach, Department of Justice and various European Union departments. Many also work for major multinational organisations, financial services companies, in the media and in international business. Entry requirements Applicants will normally have an honours primary degree or equivalent from any discipline. Appropriate combinations of professional qualifications and relevant work experience may be accepted as equivalent to an honours degree, in accordance with the relevant regulations of Dublin City University. Application details To apply for any of these programmes, visit the central Postgraduate Applications Centre at to complete an online application. Contact details For further information on these programmes visit the School of Law and Government s website at and the website of the Centre for International Studies at or contact: School of Law and Government DCU Dublin 9 Ireland Tel: (0) martina.reddy@dcu.ie

4 External Speakers Programme The MA programmes feature seminars and presentations by guest speakers with professional experience and expertise in foreign policy and international relations, be it as politicians, officials, academics or diplomats. The intention is to facilitate the exploration of key issues in international relations in an informal, interactive environment. Previous guest speakers at DCU include: John Bruton (former Taoiseach and current EU Ambassador to the USA) Pat Cox (former President of the European Parliament) Dr Garret FitzGerald, MRIA (former Taoiseach and Minister for Foreign Affairs) Dr Thandika Mkandawire (Director of the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development) Judge Maureen Harding Clark (former Judge of the International Criminal Court) Lieutenant General Dermot Earley (Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces) Peter Sutherland (former Director General of the WTO) Noel Dorr (Secretary General of the Department of Foreign Affairs ; Irish Ambassador in London ; Irish Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York ) Ambassador Shaharyar M. Khan (UN Special Representative in Rwanda ) Tom Arnold (CEO Concern Worldwide) Rory Montgomery (Political Director, Department of Foreign Affairs) Her Excellency Ms Cecilia Jaber (Mexican Ambassador to Ireland) as well as numerous other diplomats, military officers, visiting academics and leaders of development NGOs. Centre for International Studies (CIS) The Centre for International Studies (CIS), based in DCU s School of Law and Government is Ireland s leading research institute of international studies, supporting academic research programmes and acting as an interface between the university sector and foreign policy actors, from state agencies to international organisations and civil society. CIS prioritises its work through overlapping research clusters on: Development Policy Conflict and Security Studies International Law Governance and Political Economy CIS has led and participated in national and international research programmes funded by a variety of agencies including the EU, UN agencies, Irish Aid, the Irish Research Council for Humanities and Social Sciences, the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and various voluntary organisations and NGOs. Recent projects include: a comparative analysis of peace processes and peace building efforts in Europe and South Asia, involving university partners throughout the region; a programme on active citizenship in Central America, building long term relationships between DCU and universities and NGOs in the region; an analysis of the role of local civil society in poverty reduction in Tanzania, Ethiopia and Central America; an analysis of EU efforts at conflict mediation in Cyprus, Georgia and Aceh and an international comparative investigation into the democratic performance of different types of government institutions. Full details are available on the CIS website:

5 Programme Structure and Content Full-Time MA Programme Structure and Content Each of the full-time programmes is structured in a similar way. For full-time students, first semester modules are all core. In semester two, students take three optional modules. In addition, a dissertation must be submitted in early September. Core modules MA in Development Issues and Practice in Contemporary International Politics The Politics of Development International Political Economy of Development Issues and Practice in Contemporary International Politics International Relations Theory Principles of Public International Law MA in International Security and Conflict Studies Issues and Practice in Contemporary International Politics International Security Resolving and Managing Conflict International Law & Development International Political Economy International Law and the use of Force Dissertation During the course of their year on the full-time programme, all students complete a dissertation (max. 20,000 words), to be submitted in early September. Options* Politics, Law and International Relations Irish Politics Politics in Central and Eastern Europe American Foreign Policy International Human Rights Law International Trade Law Irish Foreign Policy Peace-keeping and Peace-Making Interventions Political Terrorism Development Theory and Practice Political Economy of Asia Politics and Development in Africa Contemporary Politics in Latin America Democratisation Politics of the UN The Politics of the Arab-Israeli Conflict The Development of the European Union Political Islam Game Theory in International Relations Peace and Conflict in South Asia Languages Language options are delivered by our colleagues in SALIS. These classes are delivered to mixed classes of undergraduate language students and Law & Government MA students. They are not therefore suitable for those who have an undergraduate degree in the relevant language(s). These options run over two semesters (i.e. begin in semester one) and lower the number of Politics, Law and International Relations options one may pursue in semester two. French (Intermediate) Spanish (Beginners and Intermediate) Chinese (Beginners and Intermediate) * options are subject to staff availability and sufficient student demand in any one year.

6 Part-Time MA Programme Structure and Content Part-time International Relations students take two core modules in semester one of year one and two options in semester two. In year two, they take two more core modules and one optional module. Part-time Development students take three core modules in year one. In year two, they take one further core module and two further modules in their specialist stream, in either development education or development policy. Core Modules (part-time) International Relations Theory Principles of Public International Law MA in Development (part-time/mixed mode) The Politics of Development The Political Economy of Development International Political Economy 1 2 Dissertation (Part-time Students) During the course of their two years on the part-time programme, all students complete a dissertation (max. 20,000 words), to be submitted at the end of year two. Options Part-time International Relations students choose options from the Politics, Law and International Relations options listed on the previous page. Language options are not available for part-time students. Part-time Development students choose one of two specialist streams: Development Education or Development Policy: Development Education = Development Education 1 + Development Education 2 Development Policy = Development Policy 1 + Development Policy 2 The following staff members, with a diverse range of research interests, teach on the MA programmes Dr Alex Baturo: politics and political economy of developing countries; leaders and development; comparative politics of transitions Dr Francesco Cavatorta: Islamic politics; the Middle East Dr Eileen Connolly: gender and politics; the politics of development; civil society and development Dr Maura Conway: international terrorism; security studies; the internet and international relations Dr Karen Devine: Irish foreign policy; European integration Dr Elaine Dewhurst: immigration law; labour law; human rights law; public international law Dr David Doyle: Latin America; regionalism Dr John Doyle: ethno-national conflict and peace processes; international security; security and development Prof Robert Elgie: governance of international economic institutions; French politics; comparative politics Dr Niamh Gaynor: politics of development in Africa; governance; civil society and community; media and development Dr Noelle Higgins: international law and the use of force; international humanitarian law; international human rights law Dr Shane Martin: American politics; legislative institutions Dr Adam McAuley: European Convention on Human Rights; legal rights of children Dr Ken McDonagh: international security; US foreign policy Dr Iain McMenamin: comparative politics; political economy; democratisation; business-government relations; east-central Europe; Poland Dr Donnacha Ó Beacháin: central Asia and the Caucasus; colour revolutions; elections in dictatorships; political systems of unrecognised states; post-communist politics; democratisation; Irish politics; Irish foreign policy Dr Eoin O Malley: models of governance; comparative executives Prof Paschal Preston: political economy of communication; the new or information economy The information given in this publication is intended as a guide to interested applicants to Dublin City University. The University reserves the right to revise, amend, alter or delete programmes of study and academic regulations at any time.