Politics (BSc Computational Social Science) (PTC2)

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Stage 3

Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 15 credits of Politics & IR modules overall for stage 3. At least 10 credits must be selected from the level 3 options list. The remaining credits may be taken from either list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.

If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.

Stage 4

Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 15 credits of Politics & IR modules overall for stage 4. At least 10 credits must be selected from the level 3 options list. The remaining credits may be taken from either list. Additional options can be selected in place of electives.

Please note: Students must apply in advance directly to the school if they wish to take POL30860 Advanced Seminar in Politics 1 and POL30870 Advanced Seminar in Politics.

Module ID Module Title Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
     
POL10160 Foundations of Contemporary Politics Autumn 5
POL10170 Foundations in Political Research Autumn 5
INRL10020 Foundations of Intl Relations Spring 5
Stage 1 Core Modules
     
Stage 2 Core Modules
     
POL20050 Research Methods in Political Science Spring 5
Stage 2 Core Modules
     
Stage 2 Options - B)MIN2OF:
Select a minimum of 2 of the following option modules. Students who have not completed SOC10070 or POL10170 in Stage 1 MUST select POL10170 before attempting POL20050. Additional modules can be selected in place of electives.
      
INRL20040 Theories and Concepts in International Relations Autumn 5
INRL20080 Irish Foreign Policy Autumn 5
INRL20160 Introduction to European Union Politics Autumn 5
POL10170 Foundations in Political Research Autumn 5
POL20260 Introduction to Chinese Politics Autumn 5
DEV20010 Topics in Intl Development Spring 5
DEV20130 Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Spring 5
POL20020 Comparative Politics Spring 5
Stage 2 Options - B)MIN2OF:
Select a minimum of 2 of the following option modules. Students who have not completed SOC10070 or POL10170 in Stage 1 MUST select POL10170 before attempting POL20050. Additional modules can be selected in place of electives.
      
Stage 3 Options - A)MIN10CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 15 credits of Politics options for stage 3. At least 10 credits must be selected from the level 3 modules listed below The remaining credits can be taken from either of the options lists. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.
     
DEV30010 Sustainable Development through the Lens of Gender Autumn 10
INRL30330 Integration and Fragmentation in the Global System Autumn 10
INRL30370 Terrorism & Political Violence Autumn 10
POL30730 Political Activism in the Middle East Autumn 10
POL36120 Gender, Religion & Colonialism Autumn 10
POL36160 Northern Ireland Politics Autumn 10
POL36180 Politics of Care Autumn 10
POL36190 Political Networks Autumn 10
INRL30390 Foreign Policy Mistakes Spring 10
INRL30400 EU Foreign Policy: understanding how the European Union and its member states engage with the world Spring 10
POL30680 Gender and Politics Spring 10
POL30690 Introduction to Asian Politics Spring 10
POL30820 Political Risk and Foreign Direct Investment Spring 10
POL30840 Electoral Systems and their Consequences Spring 10
POL36110 Comparative Political Theory Spring 10
POL36150 Feminist Perspectives on Social Policy Spring 10
Stage 3 Options - A)MIN10CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 15 credits of Politics options for stage 3. At least 10 credits must be selected from the level 3 modules listed below The remaining credits can be taken from either of the options lists. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. If you are studying abroad (Erasmus/non EU exchange) and/or undertaking an internship, please see registration guidelines here.
     
Stage 3 Options - C)MIN0CR:
You may select a module from the level 2 options below to fulfill your credit requirement for Stage 3.
     
INRL20040 Theories and Concepts in International Relations Autumn 5
INRL20080 Irish Foreign Policy Autumn 5
INRL20160 Introduction to European Union Politics Autumn 5
POL20260 Introduction to Chinese Politics Autumn 5
DEV20010 Topics in Intl Development Spring 5
DEV20130 Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Spring 5
INRL20110 Intro to Middle East Politics Spring 5
POL20020 Comparative Politics Spring 5
Stage 3 Options - C)MIN0CR:
You may select a module from the level 2 options below to fulfill your credit requirement for Stage 3.
     
Stage 4 Options - A)MIN10CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 15 credits of Politics options for stage 4. At least 10 credits must be selected from the level 3 modules listed below. The remaining credits can be taken from either of the options lists. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. Please note: Students must apply in advance directly to the school if they wish to take POL30860 Advanced Seminar in Politics 1 and POL30870 Advanced Seminar in Politics.
     
DEV30010 Sustainable Development through the Lens of Gender Autumn 10
INRL30330 Integration and Fragmentation in the Global System Autumn 10
INRL30370 Terrorism & Political Violence Autumn 10
POL30730 Political Activism in the Middle East Autumn 10
POL30860 Advanced Seminar in Politics 1 Autumn 5
POL36120 Gender, Religion & Colonialism Autumn 10
POL36160 Northern Ireland Politics Autumn 10
POL36180 Politics of Care Autumn 10
POL36190 Political Networks Autumn 10
INRL30390 Foreign Policy Mistakes Spring 10
INRL30400 EU Foreign Policy: understanding how the European Union and its member states engage with the world Spring 10
POL30680 Gender and Politics Spring 10
POL30690 Introduction to Asian Politics Spring 10
POL30820 Political Risk and Foreign Direct Investment Spring 10
POL30840 Electoral Systems and their Consequences Spring 10
POL30870 Advanced Seminar in Politics 2 Spring 15
POL36110 Comparative Political Theory Spring 10
POL36150 Feminist Perspectives on Social Policy Spring 10
Stage 4 Options - A)MIN10CR:
Please ensure that you register to a minimum of 15 credits of Politics options for stage 4. At least 10 credits must be selected from the level 3 modules listed below. The remaining credits can be taken from either of the options lists. Additional options can be selected in place of electives. Please note: Students must apply in advance directly to the school if they wish to take POL30860 Advanced Seminar in Politics 1 and POL30870 Advanced Seminar in Politics.
     
Stage 4 Options - C)MIN0CR:
You may select a module from the level 2 options below to fulfill your credit requirement for Stage 3.
      
INRL20040 Theories and Concepts in International Relations Autumn 5
INRL20080 Irish Foreign Policy Autumn 5
INRL20160 Introduction to European Union Politics Autumn 5
POL20260 Introduction to Chinese Politics Autumn 5
DEV20010 Topics in Intl Development Spring 5
DEV20130 Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Spring 5
INRL20110 Intro to Middle East Politics Spring 5
Stage 4 Options - C)MIN0CR:
You may select a module from the level 2 options below to fulfill your credit requirement for Stage 3.
      

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