Politics

Key programme benefits to future students

This is a truly flexible programme that enables students to tailor the degree to their own interests, skills and future career plans.



The programme equips students with knowledge about a variety of political phenomena, competence in the use of social scientific research methods, and analytical and transferable skills. Given the wide ranging choice of modules, students can pursue their interests and acquire expertise on a range of topics in political science and political theory.

Autumn Modules

• Graduate Research Methods



Optional Modules

Graduate Seminar in Development | Graduate Seminar in Contemporary Political Theory | Graduate Seminar in International Relations | Graduate Seminar in Institutions and Policies of the EU | Public Administration Theory & Practice



Spring Modules

• Graduate Research Methods

• Three electives



Optional Modules

Graduate Seminar in Peacebuilding | Graduate Seminar in International Co-operation and Conflict | Graduate Seminar in European Governance | Representative Democracy in Europe | Global Justice | Gender and Politics | International Political Economy | Comparative Climate Policy and Politics | Collaborative Governance and Leadership



Summer Modules

• Dissertation

Primary degree in a relevant discipline with First or Second Class Honours or an approved equivalent qualification (Primary Degree: Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland). Candidates must be proficient in English



WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:



Qualification transcripts and certificates

A copy of your birth certificate or passport

A copy of your CV

If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice.

If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:

English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND

English language competency certificate

1 year full-time, on-campus.

Autumn

Graduate careers

This course is an excellent springboard for further academic research and for public policy research in the public or private sector. Our graduates have pursued careers in business, public administration, journalism and civil society organisations.