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

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 Year

Foundations of Political Theory and International Relations
Foundations of Contemporary Politics
Foundations in Political Research
Foundations in Global Development
All first year social sciences students also study the core module, Societal Challenges in the Twenty First Century
Plus another subject
Plus an Elective module.
Second Year

Individuals and the State
Law, Politics & Human Rights
Comparative Politics
International Relations
Research Methods in Political Science
Irish Politics
European Union
Sustainable Development Goals
Plus another subject
Plus Elective modules.

Length of Course:
4 Years

CAO Point Range 2023 - 444-625, IB- 29
O6 OR H7 in English, Irish, Mathematics and three other recognised subjects
IELTS - An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL IBT - iBT 90 no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section in the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL.