Belfast,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PgDip Politics in Belfast United Kingdom | Queen's University Belfast
Queen's University Belfast
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Belfast United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
12,733
(c. USD17,013.45)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Postgraduate Diploma in Politics provides a comprehensive foundation in political science, enabling students to explore key theories, concepts, and current debates. This program allows participants to customize their studies through elective modules, covering areas such as Irish politics, European affairs, political philosophy, and comparative government, reflecting the department's academic strengths. The curriculum delivers a distinctive viewpoint on European multi-level governance, examining regional, national, and EU-level dynamics alongside pressing policy challenges like climate action, ethnic tensions, gender equality, and democratic governance.
This Politics PgDip seeks to strengthen students' grasp of modern political challenges by refining their analytical abilities, research expertise, writing proficiency, and theoretical application. These versatile skills are increasingly sought-after in professional environments. The course particularly appeals to those interested in Irish politics (both Northern Ireland and the Republic), European affairs, regional governance, political disputes, and philosophical approaches to politics.
Career Advancement
The MA in Politics delivers both fundamental knowledge of current affairs and rigorous methodological training while maintaining considerable flexibility. Ideal for those exploring career options, this program offers broad-based study options coupled with extensive career guidance from both the department and university resources. Participants can engage with various research initiatives spanning gender analysis, Irish political studies, philosophical approaches, economic policy, and sustainability strategies. The degree also permits specialization through elective courses and thesis research in Irish politics, political philosophy, European studies, or cross-national political analysis.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Normally a 2.2 Honours degree (minimum 57%) or above, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in a Social Sciences, Humanities or Arts subject or a 2.2 Honours degree (minimum 57%) or above, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in any subject with relevant professional experience.
Applicants who do not meet these entry requirements may, at the discretion of the relevant programme convenor, be considered for admission on the basis of relevant work experience and/or an assessed piece of work.
The University's Recognition of Prior Learning Policy provides guidance on the assessment of experiential learning (RPEL).
IELTS 6.5 minimum of 5.5 in all four elements of the test
TOEFL iBT 90 with minimum marks as follows- Listening - 17 Reading - 18 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17
Applicants who do not meet these entry requirements may, at the discretion of the relevant programme convenor, be considered for admission on the basis of relevant work experience and/or an assessed piece of work.
The University's Recognition of Prior Learning Policy provides guidance on the assessment of experiential learning (RPEL).
IELTS 6.5 minimum of 5.5 in all four elements of the test
TOEFL iBT 90 with minimum marks as follows- Listening - 17 Reading - 18 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17
Tuition
GBP
12,733