BSc (Hons) Social Sciences (NFQ Level 8) in Politics and International Relations

University College Dublin (UCD)

With a degree in Politics and International Relations, you will develop the knowledge and skills required to analyse the complex interplay between national and international political institutions, systems and forces.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 YearFoundations of Political Theory and International RelationsFoundations of Contemporary PoliticsFoundations in Political ResearchFoundations in Global DevelopmentAll first year social sciences students also study the core module, Societal Challenges in the Twenty First CenturyPlus another subjectPlus an Elective module.Second YearIndividuals and the StateLaw, Politics Human RightsComparative PoliticsInternational RelationsResearch Methods in Political ScienceIrish PoliticsEuropean UnionSustainable Development GoalsPlus another subjectPlus Elective modules.Length of Course:4 Years

UCD College of Arts and Humanities