Politics and International Relations Course content
Key information
In the first year, you will take introductory courses on Politics and International Relations. In the second year you will take courses related to the main areas of study within the field (Irish Politics, European Politics, Political Theory, International Relations and Political Economy, and Public Administration). You then choose from a wide selection of coop/work placement opportunities before going on study abroad at one of our many partner universities (including in Malta, Czech Republic, Turkey, Iceland, France and Germany). In the final year, you can choose from a number more specialised modules on topics including global justice, international organisations, Russian politics, African politics, and peace and conflict.
The modules shown below are just for this subject however, students take five modules each semester. The mix of modules will depend on which course you are studying. More information on subject combinations is available on the course page for either Bachelor of Arts (LM002) and BSc. Social Sciences (LM019) . Modules are subject to change.
Bachelor of Arts pathway
Semester 1
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| PO4051 | Introduction to Politics and International Relations 1 |
Semester 2
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| PO4052 | Introduction to Politics and International Relations 2 |
Semester 3
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| Select two | |
| PO4023 | Comparative European Politics |
| PO4018 | International Relations |
| PO4033 | Political Theory |
| PO4013 | Government and Politics of Ireland |
| PO4103 | Researching Politics |
Semester 4
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
Cooperative Education Work Placement |
Semester 5
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
Erasmus/Exchange placement with a partner institution |
Semester 6
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| Select two | |
| PO4102 | Methods and Research in Political Science |
| PO4015 | Government & Politics of the EU |
| PO4104 | Capitalism and Social Justice |
| PO4004 | Global Political Economy |
Semester 7
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| Select two | |
| PO4027 | International Organisations & Global Governance |
| PO4117 | Policy Making in the European Union |
| PO4032 | Russian Politics |
| PO4107 | Nationalism, Ethnicity and Conflict |
| PO4121 | Democracy in Distress: Political Challenges of the 21st Century |
| PO4157 | RIP UK? The Politics of Ireland and Britain |
| PA4007 | Careers and Influence in Public Leadership: Ministers and Civil Servants |
Semester 8
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| Select two | |
| PO4048 | Issues in World Politics |
| PO4088 | Introduction to Terrorism and Violent Extremism |
| PO4118 | Ireland and EU Membership: Adapting Politics, Policy and Polity |
| PO4138 | Gender, Sexuality and Politics |
| PO4168 | The Politics of Migration and Diversity |
| PO4178 | The Politics of Utopia |
| PO4158 | Foreign Policy |
| PO4128 | Comparative Politics of Non-Democracy |
Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences pathway
Semester 1
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| PO4051 | Introduction to Politics and International Relations 1 |
Semester 2
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| PO4052 | Introduction to Politics and International Relations 2 |
Semester 3
Please note - If taking this subject as a major, students select two modules. If taking it as a minor, students select one module.
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| PO4023 | Comparative European Politics |
| PO4018 | International Relations |
| PO4033 | Political Theory |
| PO4013 | Government and Politics of Ireland |
| PO4103 | Researching Politics |
Semester 4
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
Cooperative Education Work Placement |
Semester 5
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
Erasmus/Exchange placement with a partner institution |
Semester 6
Please note - If taking this subject as a major, students select two modules. If taking it as a minor, students select one module.
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| PO4102 | Methods and Research in Political Science |
| PO4015 | Government & Politics of the EU |
| PO4104 | Capitalism and Social Justice |
| PO4004 | Global Political Economy |
Semester 7
Please note - If taking this subject as a major, students select two modules. If taking it as a minor, students select one module.
Semester 8
Please note - If taking this subject as a major, students select two modules. If taking it as a minor, students select one module.
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| PO4048 | Issues in World Politics |
| PO4088 | Introduction to Terrorism and Violent Extremism |
| PO4118 | Ireland and EU Membership: Adapting Politics, Policy and Polity |
| PO4138 | Gender, Sexuality and Politics |
| PO4168 | The Politics of Migration and Diversity |
| PO4178 | The Politics of Utopia |
| PO4158 | Foreign Policy |
| PO4128 | Comparative Politics of Non-Democracy |
