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University College Dublin: International War Studies
| Institution | University College Dublin View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | UCD School of History |
| Web | www.ucd.ie/global |
| internationalenquiries@ucd.ie | |
| Telephone | +353 1 716 8500 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The Dual MA in International War Studies will be offered by University College Dublin and the University of Potsdam, where the only Chair of Military History in Germany is based. Students will spend one academic year in each institution. The MA will enable students to experience two different academic structures (in Germany and Ireland), taking advantage of the rich cultural offerings and research facilities in Dublin, Potsdam and nearby Berlin.
The programme will be fully taught in English, however students are encouraged to learn an additional language to strengthen their international profile. It will enable students to acquire a comprehensive and advanced knowledge of the main areas of the history of war in the twentieth century. All modules will be delivered by leading experts in the field, ensuring research led teaching throughout the course.
This programme enables students to:
Acquire a comprehensive and advanced knowledge of the main areas of the history of war in the twentieth century
Recognise and appreciate the many ways in which the history of war has been written and analysed. Identify appropriate and authentic sources for the history of war
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of basic analytical techniques and theoretical issues in the field of war studies
Abstract and analyse information from a range of sources, including lectures, seminars, archival and library holdings, the internet and fieldwork, identifying those ideas or findings which are most significant for their research
Learn to self evaluate and take responsibility for continuing academic and or professional development
Experience two different academic cultures (in Germany and Ireland, taking advantage of the rich cultural offerings in Dublin, Potsdam and nearby Berlin
MA
| Level | NFQ Level 9 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants need an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. Students will have a minimum qualification of 2.1 in a relevant subject or an equivalent UCD GPA of 3.08. For non-English speakers evidence of language proficiency is required, for example IELTS of 6.5 overall or equivalent in TOEFL with no band lower than 6.0. Students who achieve an IELTS of 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5 will need to attend a pre-sessional language course. Students will be selected by a joint board composed by senior academics from UCD and Potsdam. |
Fees
| EU | 4000 Euros for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Non EU | 10760 Euros for Year 1 |
| EU | 3805 Euros for Year 2 |
| Non EU | 10250 Euros for Year 2 |
University College Dublin
Why UCD?
University College Dublin is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities. Ranked in the top 1% of institutions worldwide, in the overall 2023 QS World University Rankings, UCD was named 181 in the world.
UCD, Ireland’s Global University, is Ireland’s largest university. Established in 1854, the university has a student body of over 38,000 students with more than 9,500 international students drawn from 152 countries. UCD is Ireland's leader in graduate education with over 12,000 graduate students; almost a quarter of whom are graduate research students.
Students are attracted to UCD by the strength …
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