The BA (Hons) Politics degree at University College Cork offers you a flexible and highly relevant qualification for understanding the complexities of the 21st century. You will develop sought-after analytical, research, and communication skills, essential for navigating contemporary political landscapes. This programme is ideal if you are eager to explore diverse political systems and theories, drawing contributions from the Department of Government, the School of History, and the Department of Philosophy. You can tailor your studies by pursuing Politics as a single, major, or joint honours subject across all three years of your undergraduate journey.
This full-time, on-campus degree is studied over three years, immersing you in core political concepts and analytical methods. You will engage with modules such as Political Analysis and Comparative European Politics, alongside a wide array of elective options covering topics from Chinese Politics to Political Philosophy and International Relations. In your final year, you will undertake a significant dissertation, allowing you to delve deeply into a subject of your choice. You will graduate from University College Cork with a robust understanding of political science, prepared for careers in public service, policy analysis, journalism, and international affairs.