Graduates of our Master’s programme in European Politics and Policy go on to work across a range of sectors, from European institutions and national government to international organisations and the public sector.
European institutions and government: Our graduates have gone on to roles at the heart of European governance, including the European Parliament, the European Commission Representation in Ireland, CINEA (the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency), the Deutscher Bundestag, and the Permanent Representation of Ireland to the EU. These destinations reflect the programme’s direct relevance to careers in EU policy and institutional affairs.
Government and public bodies: A number of graduates have taken up roles across Irish government departments, including the Department of Finance, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the Department of Justice, working on policy development, EU affairs, and international relations.
PhD programmes: Graduates of the School of Politics and International Relations have continued into doctoral programmes at internationally recognised institutions, including the University of Oxford, Northwestern University, Ghent University, Trinity College Dublin, and University College Dublin.
Roles held by graduates span a broad spectrum, from Government Social Researcher and Diplomatic Adviser to Public Affairs Consultant and European Policy Specialist. Others have gone on to positions in international organisations such as the European Union, the United Nations, and the IMF, as well as in think tanks and the not-for-profit sector.