Politics and International Relations

University of Limerick

Ireland, Limerick

University RankQS Ranking

427

Apply Now!

Go to Official Website

Home/Ireland/Limerick /University of Limerick/Politics and International Relations

University of Limerick

Ireland , Limerick

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

LM002

Application Fee

EUR 35

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines13-May-2024

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 15,360 / year

Next Intake 13-May-2024

Politics and International Relations

About

Politics and International Relations can be taken on both LM002 Bachelor of Arts & LM019 Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences. Subject combinations & course structures can be reviewed on the appropriate programme page.

About You

The study of Politics and International Relations is all about thinking critically and understanding how the world works. If you are interested in national or international current affairs; if you find yourself asking questions about why things are the way they are and how they might change; then Politics and International Relations at UL could be for you. You will learn how to research, how to study and develop your analytical and reasoning skills, and how to apply these skills to the real world. You will learn about Ireland and Europe, their place in the world; how political decisions are made and in whose interest; how states interact in the international system; about what makes a good society and about what doesn't, and how we might tell the difference between the two.

Why study Politics and International Relations at UL?

In today's globalised world, politics must be understood from the broadest possible perspective. Our staff have a particularly wide breath of expertise across the discipline, and the Politics and International Relations programme at UL stands out for the wide range of subject areas covered. As well as gaining a thorough understanding of Irish and EU politics, students will learn about the wider international system, and will have the opportunity to study the politics of different regions of the world. The deeper philosophical questions about how societies and governments should be organised are also addressed. In the final year, students have the opportunity to specialise in areas of politics that they are particularly interested in.

YouVisit requires that you accept marketing cookies in order to view this content.

Launch Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

In the first year, you will take introductions to the broad study of Politics and International Relations, whereas in the second year you separately take courses related to the main studies within the field (Irish Politics, European Politics, Political Theory, International Relations and Political Economy, and Public Administration). You then have a wide range of co-op/work placements before going on study abroad to a large choice of universities (including those in Malta, Czech Republic, Turkey, Iceland, France and Germany). In the final year, you can choose a number of electives that include looking at issues such as global justice, international organisations, Russian Politics, African Politics and issues around peace and conflict.

Modules are offered on both Bachelor of Arts (LM002) and BSc. Social Sciences (LM019) - Both are subject to change.

	Semester 1
PO4051	Introduction to Politics and International Relations 1

	Semester 2
PO4052	Introduction to Politicis and Inernational Relations 2

Semester 3	Students select 2:
PO4023	Comparative European Politics
PO4018	International Relations
PO4033	Political Theory
PO4013	Government and Politics of Ireland
PO4127	Regionalism in World Politics

Semester 4

Cooperative Education Placement

Semester 5

External Academic Placement

	Semester 6
	Students select 2:
PO4102	Methods and Research in Political Science
PO4015	Government & Politics of the EU
PA4018	Public Policy Process
PO4030	Theories of Distributive Justice
PO4004	Global Political Economy

A selection of modules from the list below will be offered. This will change from year to year.

Semester 7	Students select 2:
PO4007	Power, Politics and Social Change in Latin America
PO4008	African Politics: Development and Democracy
PO4016	Issues of European Integration
PO4017	Politics of the United States
PO4027	International Organisations & Global Governance
PO4028	The Politics of Ethnic Conflict
PO4117	Policy Making in the European Union
PO4032	Russian Politics
PO4038	European Party Politics
PO4041	Politics of Oil
PO4048	Issues in World Politics
PO4058	Politics of the Third World
PO4067	Studies in Political Thought
PO4068	Political Leadership
PO4077	Nations and Nationalism in the Modern World
PO4088	Introduction to Terrorism and Violent Extremism
PO4107	Nationalism, Ethnicity and Conflict
PO4108	Multiculturalism and Political Theory
PO4118	Ireland and the EU
PA4013	Local Government
PA4017	Sub-national Government
PA4007	Careers and influence in public leadership: ministers and civil servants
PL4013	Community Development

Semester 8	Students select 2:
PO4007	Power, Politics and Social Change in Latin America
PO4008	African Politics: Development and Democracy
PO4016	Issues of European Integration
PO4017	Politics of the United States
PO4027	International Organisations & Global Governance
PO4028	The Politics of Ethnic Conflict
PO4117	Policy Making in the European Union
PO4032	Russian Politics
PO4038	European Party Politics
PO4041	Politics of Oil
PO4048	Issues in World Politics
PO4058	Politics of the Third World
PO4067	Studies in Political Thought
PO4068	Political Leadership
PO4077	Nations and Nationalism in the Modern World
PO4088	Introduction to Terrorism and Violent Extremism
PO4107	Nationalism, Ethnicity and Conflict
PO4108	Multiculturalism and Political Theory
PO4118	Ireland and the EU
PA4013	Local Government
PA4017	Sub-national Government
2976	Careers and influence in public leadership: ministers and civil servants
PL4013	Community Development

Disciplines

Arts

Humanities and Social Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Students are required to hold their Certificate of General Secondary Education with an average grade of 80% or above plus one further year of third-level education or UL Foundation Programme.
Specific subject requirements also apply.

Career

Recent graduates of this programme are working as policy advisors, civil servants, researchers, elected representatives, data analysts, public relations officers, teachers, journalists.

Career areas open to you with a degree in Politics and International Relations include;

Public Service
European and International Agencies
Business, Heritage and Tourism
Education and Teaching
Voluntary and Community Organisations
Media, Journalism and Public Relations
Training and Equal Opportunities
Policy Evaluation Research
Urban Planning and Rural Development
Social and Market Research

Follow-On Study

Graduate Diploma/MA in Public Administration
MA International Studies
MA Peace and Development Studies
MA Politics
MA in European Politics & Governance

Student Profiles

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 15,360 / year

Application Fee

EUR 35

How to Apply

Click APPLY NOW, then ‘new user’. From there you will create a username and password, please take note of these in case you need to save the application and return to it later. Remember to use upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols in password. If you experience any difficulties creating an account please check the type of browser you are using - Google Chrome can cause problems in some instances. If you have previously submitted an application to the University via the online application but are unable to remember your password - please use the forgotten password.
UPLOAD required documents - as set on under "What to include with your application" on the entry requirement section of the programme webpage
Pay an application fee of €35 (electronic transfer) which allows you to apply for two postgraduate programmes in one online application. Application Fee Change: The application fee for all GPS programmes (level 6-10) will increase to €50.00, effective 04/01/2023. We will continue to apply the current fee of €35.00 to applications received to midnight 03/01/2023.
The final step is to SUBMIT your application.

If you experience any difficulty with your Application please contact [email protected]