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A world better understood, better led and better managed
Do you want to understand the major political global challenges of our time such as climate change, civil conflict, global migration and economic inequality? Are you motivated to carry out intensive studies that can make a positive contribution to public policy?
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UNDERGRADUATE
The academic study of politics is concerned with the sources of conflict, co-operation, power and decision-making within and between societies, how differences are expressed through ideology and organisation, and how, if at all, disagreements and problems are resolved.
With over 30 staff at the cutting edge of research and publication, the School is the largest in Ireland and one of the largest in the UK and Ireland, with specialisms in Irish and British politics, political theory, sustainable development, the politics of film and literature, gender, the Middle East, European Union politics, ethnic conflict and international relations.Our courses put an emphasis on solving pressing public policy problems and providing robust research training. We prioritise student development of a wide range of skill sets with an aim to further employability.
Our Undergraduate Courses Anthropology and Politics | BA International Relations and Spanish | BA
- POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT
Our courses put an emphasis on solving pressing public policy problems and providing robust research training. We prioritise student development of a wide range of skill sets with an aim to further employability.
Our Postgraduate Courses MA Politics MA Global Security and Borders | Download Flyer MSc International Public Policy PgDip Geopolitics MA Irish Studies - POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH
The aim of the programme is to produce students who are fully-fledged independent researchers, and students are from the outset given encouragement to disseminate their work at seminars and conferences and by publishing in high-quality locations. The programme culminates in the submission of an 80,000-word dissertation.
The School has a strong international reputation for innovative research, across a wide range of specialist research strengths:
• Contemporary Irish Political History
• Governance and Public Policy, with a particular emphasis on European Union politics, public opinion, gender studies, governance.
• Security, Terrorism and International Relations.
• Political Theory, particularly green political thought, post-structuralism, democratic political theory and the politics of recognition.
In each of these, important and pioneering work has been published by members of staff and major projects of research are ongoing. In addition, the School is committed to the supervision of high-quality research students in all areas.
A flourishing programme of events, seminars, and research groups complements our postgraduate courses and doctoral supervision.
Our world-class academics provide research students with excellent supervision. Learn more about our expertise and click here to find a Phd supervisor and explore research areas.Our postgraduate research degrees (MPhil and PhD) embed students in a vibrant research culture.
Our Postgraduate Research Courses PhD International Studies For a list of our staff and their supervisory expertise visit Find a PhD Supervisor page.
Postgraduate Research Opportunities
Study in Belfast
The capital city of Northern Ireland is a great place to study. We can offer students unique access to the corridors of power and economic decision-making. Belfast has emerged from its troubled past as one of the most vibrant, music and culture driven locations in Europe.
"The relationships between the students and with the staff were strong and highly inclusive. The relatively small intake meant that across all three years there were plenty of opportunities to interact with other studies, and the PPE society always had great socials as well as academic events." Ed Livingstone
BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics
