History and Politics is a classic combination of subjects for students looking to investigate the workings of government and society in contemporary and historical perspectives. You will examine why society has changed and seek to understand the issues facing societies across the globe today. This course offers an excellent interdisciplinary preparation by combining historical research with political science and political theory.
The list of modules below is subject to change.
Tutorials are attached to INRL10020, POL10160 and POL10180.
The following Politics modules are available as options.
Tutorials are attached to all Stage 2 core modules.
There are no core modules in Stages 3 & 4.
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Final Year students can apply for a special year-long module called the Advanced Seminar in Politics (POL30860 & POL30870). See further information below.
In Stages 3 and 4 of your degree, you will select option modules from a list of nearly 30. We have matched these modules with the 10 most wanted jobs, as identified by the careers network, to assist you in making informed module choices.
For academic-related queries, please contact the School's Teaching & Learning Director, Dr Alex Dukalskis at (opens in a new window)alexander.dukalskis@ucd.ie. For administrative queries related to Politics structures such as module and tutorial registration, please contact the School Office at (opens in a new window)spire@ucd.ie. Please include your student number when contacting us.
For queries related to fees and grants, academic record requests, certificates of attendance or resetting SIS accounts, please contact the Student Desk
For queries related to your programme such as exchanges, internships, stage progression and degree compliance, please contact your programme office.