The BA in Politics and International Relations is the only stand alone degree - that is not a part of a joint Arts degree or a two-subject degree - in political studies in Ireland. It therefore provides a unique, comprehensive introduction to all the areas of political studies and to researching political life. In the first year the BA is divided into three parts: An introduction to politics and international relations; Subsidiary streams chosen from two of the following: History, Sociology, French, Spanish, Economics, German or Irish. A grounding in political science research and methods that will teach you how to research topics, write essays, and make arguments.

Careers 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