UCD School of Politics & International Relations is the oldest and largest school of its kind in Ireland with over 150 years of experience in political studies and a world-renowned faculty drawn from many countries.

The MA in Gender, Politics and International Relations is an intensive course that prepares you for a career in research, policy, or advocacy in international organisations, governmental and non-governmental bodies, or academia.

Gender is a fundamental aspect of both the international and domestic political systems. This programme facilitates students to become specialists in understanding how gender shapes both individual and group interactions with politics on the national and global level.

Careers & Employability

Recent graduates of UCD School of Politics & International Relations now work in:

• United Nations, New York and Geneva
• World Trade Organisation
• Asia Development Bank
• Saatchi & Saatchi
• Credit Suisse First Boston

Programme Outcomes

• To thoroughly familiarise students with cutting edge research in the broad area of gender, politics and international relations.
• Allow students to connect theoretical debates on gender with real-world political issues and policymaking.
• Facilitate students' professional development to work as gender experts.
• Expand students’ methodological research expertise.
• Develop students’ independent research capabilities.
• Enhance students’ writing skills.
• Develop oral presentation skills.
• Enhance teamwork skills.