Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Social Sciences (NFQ Level 8) Politics and International Relations in Belfield Ireland | University College Dublin
University College Dublin
|
Belfield Ireland
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
22,600
(c. USD26,113.4)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Earning a degree in Politics and International Relations equips you with the analytical tools to understand the intricate relationships between domestic and global political structures, systems, and dynamics.
Your first year provides an essential grounding in political studies, establishing the basis for advanced coursework. As you progress, you'll specialize in your preferred aspects of political science and global affairs. Potential course offerings include:
First Year
Fundamentals of Political Theory and International Relations
Introduction to Modern Political Systems
Basics of Political Research Methods
Principles of Global Development
All first-year social sciences students complete the required course: 21st Century Societal Issues
Plus one additional subject
Plus an optional module.
Second Year
Citizenship and Government
Legal Systems, Politics & Civil Liberties
Political Systems Comparison
Global Political Relations
Political Science Research Techniques
Government and Politics in Ireland
The European Union
Global Sustainability Objectives
Plus one additional subject
Plus optional modules.
Program Duration:
4 Years
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
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.
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.
Tuition
EUR
22,600