Politics & International Relations in University College Dublin, Ireland

Politics & International Relations in University College Dublin

The study of politics examines national and international political institutions, systems and forces. These include governments, parliaments, parties and elections, as well as international alliances and conflicts, human rights, global poverty, war and political violence. Studying Politics will also help you to develop your analytical skills, formulate an argument and express yourself clearly in writing.
For more information regarding this course, please click School of Politics and International Relations

There is a wide range of national and international employment opportunities in the public and private sector, including:

• The Irish Civil Service
• The European Commision
• International agencies such as the UN, IMF and World Bank
• NGOs
• Print and broadcasting media
• The diplomatic service
• Business
• Administration and research

Graduates are also well qualified to pursue further study at master’s and PhD level. MA and MSc programmes at UCD include:

• Politics
• Political Theory
• International Relations
• Development Studies
• Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict
• Human Rights
• European Public Affairs and Law
• Development Practice