Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (Honours)

This degree equips you with a real understanding of global issues so you can make a meaningful impact on real world challenges. During this degree, you will learn about issues such as conflict, peace and security, intelligence, terrorism, globalisation, third-world debt and climate change. By the end of this unique and innovative course, you will have learned about international politics, development and regional studies from a global perspective to equip you for careers working with international organisations, institutions and NGOs. You will also gain the skills employers are looking for such as oral and written communication skills, teamwork skills, research techniques, and ability in analytical and critical thinking. DCU is a leading centre for expertise in International Relations, with lecturers involved in work on global issues such as security, peace studies and climate change.
You can complete this degree in three years, or choose to take an extra year either to study abroad or complete an INTRA placement.Set yourself apart with the only BA dedicated to International Relations in Ireland and develop a range of multidisciplinary skills in high demand by employers. This degree offers great flexibility which allows you to study core modules and choose optional modules from one of two streams, International Relations or Languages. The stream you choose in your first year, will then run for each of the three years of your degree. DCU's general entry requirements apply for this degree but if you choose the language stream, you must have a minimum of H4 in French, German or Spanish. Additionally you will apply your research skills to a guided research project in year 2 (core) and in your final year, you may choose to undertake an independent research project (dissertation) which is elective.

Minimum Points
388



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Leaving Cert
There are no additional entry requirements for this programme apart from the general entry requirements for admission to the university.

Once admitted to the programme, students choose, at the point of registration, whether to study a language and register for 10 credits in their chosen language. They must continue with this language throughout years two and three of the programme.

If students wishes to choose the language stream, they must meet the following language requirements

Minimum of H4 in French if they wish to register for Intermediate French

Minimum of H4 in German if they wish to register for Intermediate German

Minimum of H4 in Spanish if they wish to register for Intermediate Spanish

GCE A Level
There are no additional entry requirements for this programme apart from the general entry requirements for admission to the university.

Once admitted to the programme, students choose, at the point of registration, whether to study a language and register for 10 credits in their chosen language. They must continue with this language throughout years two and three of the programme.

If students wishes to choose the language stream, they must meet the following language requirements,

Minimum of GCE A Level C in French if they wish to register for Intermediate French
Minimum of GCE A Level C in German if they wish to register for Intermediate German
Minimum of GCE A Level C in Spanish if they wish to register for Intermediate Spanish

International Baccalaureate - 24 overall.
IELTS(Academic) - Composite score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one component.
TOEFL (paper-based test) - 580.
TOEFL iBT - Total Score of 92.