Maynooth University Undergraduate Handbook 2015

Bachelor of Arts in International Development
MH121 (continued)
Degrees at Maynooth University 216 – 217
What can I do after my degree
What will I study sample course plan
First year Second year Third year
Quick Facts
CAO Code
MH121
Graduates of International Development will possess
knowledge and skills attractive to employers
in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 1
Choose International Development
plus two other subjects from the list of
available subjects below. International
Development modules may include:
––
Introduction to Development: Theory
and Practice
––
Political Economy of Development:
An Introduction
Continue with 30 credits of
International Development
(50% of your second year
coursework). International
Development modules may
include:
––
Gender and Development:
Theories and Practices
––
Globalisation, Activism and
Continue with 30
credits of International
Development (50%
of your second year
coursework). International
Development modules
may include:
––
The Environment and
Development
List of available subjects – check page
to ensure the two you choose are not
from the same group:
Development
––
Managing Development
Organisations
––
Introduction to
Development Research
and Thesis
––
Globalisation, the Economy
––
Accounting, Anthropology, Business,
Chinese Studies, Computer Science,
Economics, Finance, French,
Geography, German, Greek, Greek
& Roman Civilization, History,
Latin, Law, Mathematical Physics,
Medieval Irish & Celtic Studies,
Music, Nua Ghaeilge, Philosophy,
Sociology, Spanish
and Development
Continue with 30 credits of one
of your other first year subjects
––
Sustainable Livelihoods
and Climate Change
Adaption
––
The Media and
Development
Semester 2 Semester 2 Semester 2
International Development
modules may include:
––
Ethics and Development Practice
––
The Role of NGOs and the State in
Development Practice
Continue with your two subjects
from semester one
––
Leadership and Working with
Groups
––
Planning for Development
––
Development and Financial
Management
––
Culture, Conflict and
Development
Continue with 30 credits of one
of your other first year subjects
Continue with 30 credits
of your second year
subject
––
Health and
Development
––
Development Education
and Facilitation
––
Personal Process
& Transcultural
Engagement
––
A Rights-Based
Approach to
Development
Leaving
Certificate
requirements
Points 2014 355
Duration
of degree
Mature
applicants
UK, EU &
International
Applicants
FETAC link to
this course
2HC3 & 4OD3 to include
passes in English, Irish
& a third language
3 years (4 years
with Erasmus/study
abroad option)
See page 317 for
application details
See page 323 for
application details
Yes – see page 319 for
application details
As graduates will have developed knowledge of
activism, development education, facilitation, project
planning and management as well as leadership
and working with groups, they are well-suited for
a variety of roles in the development sector.
Graduates will be particularly welcome in the
development education sector, and by international
and civil society organisations, especially those
focused in the countries of the Global South.
Contact
International Development Studies Programme
Rowan House Room 2.03, North Campus
Email: intldevstudies@nuim.ie
Telephone: +353 1 708 4626
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/
international-development
If you are interested in international
development you might also like
our degrees in
Social Science......page 179
Community and Youth Work.....page 209
Politics or Philosophy, Politics and
Economics (PPE)...page 194
Continue with 30 credits
of your second year
subject