BSc Joint and Single Major
A list of modules and programme information
DN700 BSc Social Sciences - Computational Social Science with Politics
This course offers a unique combination of training in both computational and Politics subjects.
The list of modules below is subject to change.
Stage 1 & 2 Modules
Stage 1
Core Modules
- POL10160 Foundations of Contemporary Politics (Autumn)
- POL10170 Foundations in Political Research (Autumn)
- INRL10020 Foundations of International Relations (Spring)
Stage 2
Core Module
Option Modules
Choose two of:
Autumn
- INRL20040 Theories and Concepts in International Relations
- INRL20080 Irish Foreign Policy
- INRL20160 Introduction to EU Politics
- POL20260 Introduction to Chinese Politics
- POL20270 Post-Soviet Politics
Spring
- DEV20010 Topics in International Development
- DEV20130 Sustainable Development Goals
- INRL20110 Introduction to Middle East Politics
- POL20020 Comparative Politics
Tutorials are attached to POL20050, INRL20040 and POL20020.
Stage 3 & 4 Modules
Stage 3 & 4 students are required to complete a minimum of 15 Politics credits in each stage.
N.B. If you are studying abroad or doing an internship, the credit requirement in Stage 3 is less. Registration Guidelines for Stage 3 BSc Social Sciences
10 Credit Politics Options
Autumn
- DEV30010 Sustainable Development through the Lens of Gender
- INRL30330 Integration and Fragmentation in the Global System
- INRL30370 Terrorism & Political Violence
- POL36120 Gender, Religion & Colonialism
- POL36160 Northern Ireland Politics
- POL36180 Politics of Care
- POL36190 Political Networks
Spring
- INRL30390 Foreign Policy Mistakes
- INRL30400 EU Foreign Policy
- POL30680 Gender and Politics
- POL30690 Introduction to Asian Politics
- POL30730 Political Activism in the Middle East
- POL30820 Political Risk and Foreign Direct Investment
- POL30840 Electoral Systems
- POL36110 Comparative Political Theory
- POL36150 Feminist Perspectives on Social Policy
- POL36220 Political Communication and Propaganda
- POL36230 Authoritarian Politics
5 Credit Politics Options
Autumn
- INRL20040 Theories and Concepts in International Relations
- INRL20080 Irish Foreign Policy
- INRL20160 Introduction to EU Politics
- POL20260 Introduction to Chinese Politics
- POL20270 Post-Soviet Politics
Spring
- DEV20010 Topics in International Development
- DEV20130 Sustainable Development Goals
- INRL20110 Introduction to Middle East Politics
- POL20020 Comparative Politics
- POL36210 Climate Targets in Europe (UZH)
N.B. POL30660 Data Analytics for Social Sciences is a core module for all BSc Computational Social Science students.
Module Choices by Career Path
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.
Select Your Programme
Additional Links
- UCD General Information for Current Students
- (opens in a new window)UCD Library Guide to Academic Integrity
- (opens in a new window)UCD Library Harvard Referencing Style Guide
- UCD Arts and Humanities Programme Office
- UCD Social Sciences Programme Office
- Switching to Politics within DN700
- Social Sciences Study Abroad Information
- Social Sciences Internship Programme
Further Queries
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.