BSc Politics with Language Minor

DN700 BSc Social Sciences - Politics Major with Language Minor

You can study Politics as a major and one of the following as a minor: Chinese, German, Irish, Italian, Spanish or Linguistics

_{The list of modules below is subject to change.}

Stage 1 Modules

Stage 1

Four Politics Core Modules

POL10160 Foundations of Contemporary Politics (Autumn)
POL10170 Foundations in Political Research (Autumn)
INRL10020 Foundations of International Relations (Spring)
POL10180 Foundations of Political Theory (Spring)

Tutorials are attached to INRL10020, POL10160 and POL10180.

A Core Module for All BSc Students

SSCI10010 Societal Challenges in the 21st Century

Modules from the Language of Your Choice and Electives

Two modules from French, German, Italian, Spanish, Irish or Chinese
Programme Electives and General Electives

Stage 2 Modules

Stage 2

Core Modules

POL20010 Individuals and the State (Autumn)
INRL20040 Theories and Concepts in International Relations (Autumn)
POL20020 Comparative Politics (Spring)
POL20050 Research Methods in Political Science (Spring)

Tutorials are attached to all Stage 2 core modules.

Option Modules

You choose two modules from the following list.

Application for a Politics Single Subject Major

Applications for 2024-25 were closed. The following is for information only.

Conditions for Politics & International Relations Single Major

Students currently studying Politics a Joint Major, Major/Minor or the PPE thematic degree in BHSOC0101 (CAO code DN700) are welcome to transfer into Single Major, without any minimum GPA condition.
You must be eligible to progress to Stage 3 in your degree (i.e. have passed all Stage 1 credits and at least 50 credits in Stage 2).

However, there are four Level 1 core modules (INRL10020, POL10170, POL10160, POL10180) and four Level 2 core modules (INRL20040, POL20010, POL20020, POL20050). Students are welcome to transfer into the Single Major in Politics and IR while missing some of these core modules, but they must ensure that all of these core modules are complete by the end of Stage 4, e.g. by using up their elective places. This may impact your opportunities to study abroad or go on an internship, so please discuss this in advance with the School of Politics & International Relations if you have queries.

Applications and Contact for Politics and International Relations Single Major

If you want to make an application to study Politics & International Relations as a Single Major you should apply via the following google form:

(opens in a new window)Application form for Single Major in Politics & International Relations

(Log into UCD SISWeb required. Applications must be sent from your UCD email account.)

The form must be submitted by Friday, 31st of May 2024. Queries can be addressed to (opens in a new window)spire@ucd.ie. You will be notified on the outcome by email in late June.

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Stage 3 & 4 Modules

Stage 3 & 4

There are no core modules in Stage 3 and 4.

N.B. If you are studying abroad or doing an internship, the credit requirement in Stage 3 is less. Registration Guidelines for Stage 3 BSc Social Sciences

10-credit Options

Autumn

Spring

5 Credit Options

Autumn

Spring

Final Year students can apply for a special year-long module called the Advanced Seminar in Politics (POL30860 & POL30870). See further information below.

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Module Choices by Career Path

In Stages 3 and 4 of your degree, you will select option modules from a list of nearly 30. We have matched these modules with the 10 most wanted jobs, as identified by the careers network, to assist you in making informed module choices.

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FAQs and Forms

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Advanced Seminar in Politics

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