Program Overview
The International Peace Studies (MPhil(Peace Studies)PGradDip) at Trinity College Dublin is a MPhil programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Peace Studies (MPhil(Peace Studies)PGradDip) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,966 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,188 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Peace Studies (MPhil(Peace Studies)PGradDip) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Politics of Peace and Conflict
- Research Methods
- International Politics
- Ethics in International Affairs
- Conflict Resolution and Nonviolence
- Armed Conflict, Peace-building and Development
- The United Nations and Conflict Resolution
- Human Rights in Theory and Practice
- Gender, War and Peace
- Northern Ireland: Conflict, Religion and the Politics of Peace
- The Politics of the Idea of Europe
- Race and Ethnicity, Theoretical Concepts
- Ethnic Conflict, Peace and the State
- Religion and International Relations
- NGOs in Theory and Practice: Internship Module
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should normally have a second class honours degree (or equivalent, such as a GPA of 3.2) or above. Students not meeting these criteria may be considered at the discretion of the Dean of Graduate Studies.
English language requirements:
- IELTS: Grade 6.5
- TOEFL: 88 iBT, 230-computer based, 570 paper based
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English: Grade C
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: Grade C
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,966 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,188 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,966 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,188 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Trinity College Dublin directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, branded by the board as Trinity College, the University of Dublin, and officially incorporated as Trinity College...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-10-17
- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months