UCD Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
"Despite my interest in politics going into college, the variety of available options from the School of Politics & International Relations meant that I left UCD with a far more expansive knowledge of politics than I could ever have expected. No matter what area of politics interested you, there seemed to be something for everyone. As my own interests turned towards conflict resolution, I was easily able to tailor my choices around what interested me most and what was most relevant, through options such as the Politics of Northern Ireland, and Middle Eastern Politics."
Eoghan Glynn is Communications Stagiaire at European Movement Ireland.
International Relations BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
Choosing Politics & International Relations Politics & International Relations can be taken as part of a Joint Honours degree (DN500) and also as a part-time degree (DN501). At the end of first year there is an opportunity to transfer to a single subject degree in Politics & International Relations. Review the subjects you can study with Politics & International Relations by looking at the diagram on page 35.
Why is this subject for me? The study of Politics examines national and international political institutions, systems and forces. These include governments, parliaments, parties and elections, as well as international alliances and conflicts, human rights, global poverty, war and political violence. Studying Politics will also help you to develop your analytical skills, formulate an argument and express yourself clearly in writing.
What will I study? In first year, you will be introduced to the core areas of politics, giving you a solid foundation for future study. In subsequent years you will pursue the areas of politics and international relations that interest you most. Examples of modules include:
First Year Irish Politics ¬ Political Theory ¬ The Politics of Great Nations ¬ International Politics ¬ Globalisation & Development
Second & Third Year Individuals and the State ¬ Law, Politics & Human Rights ¬ International Relations ¬ Analysing Politics ¬ European Union ¬ Ethnicity, Identity & Nationality ¬Millennium Development Goals ¬ International Political Economy ¬Conflict in Northern Ireland ¬ Political Reform in Ireland ¬ International Justice ¬ Latin American Politics ¬Middle
Undergraduate Office UCD School of Politics & International Relations Newman, Belfield, Dublin 4
East Politics ¬ Integration, Fragmentation & the Global System¬Comparative Politics Students attend lectures and tutorials as well as undertaking independent study.
Assessment is in the form of a combination of continuous assessment and end-of- semester written exams.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities There is a wide range of national and international employment opportunities in the public and private sector, including: The Irish civil service ¬ The European Commission ¬ International agencies such as the UN, IMF and World Bank ¬NGOs ¬Print and broadcasting media ¬ The diplomatic service ¬Business ¬ Administration and research
MA and MSc degrees in UCD open to graduates include:
Politics ¬Political Theory ¬ International Relations ¬Development Studies ¬ Nationalism & Ethnic Conflict ¬Human Rights ¬ European Public Affairs & Law¬ Development Practice
International Study Opportunities Erasmus opportunities include:
Institut d’etudes politiques, Paris, France ¬ University of Bergen, Norway ¬ Université libre de Bruxelles/Université de Liège, Belgium ¬ University of Lund/University of Stockholm, Sweden ¬ Universität zu Köln, Germany International study in the US, Asia and Australia are also available in third year.
KEY FACT UCD is ranked in the Top 100 universities in the world for Politics & International Relations according to QS World University Rankings by subject.
CAO Code DN500 Joint Hons Full Time CAO Code DN501 Joint Hons Part Time
CAO Points Range 2014 340 — 605 Length of Course 3 Years Average Intake 260
Entry Requirements English ¬ Irish ¬ A third language ¬ Three other recognised subjects
Leaving Certificate Passes in six subjects including those shown above, of which two must be minimum HC3
A-Level/GCSE See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/alevel
Other EU Applicants See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/eu
Non-EU Applicants See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/noneu
Level 5/6 FETAC Entry Routes Yes, see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/fetac
Level 6/7 Progression Routes None
Mature Entry Route Yes, see page 182
Politics &
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