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

• Two Electives





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

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant discipline.



Other Entry Considerations:

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme.



At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

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.