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DN700 BSc Social Sciences - Joint/Single Major

In Year 1 and 2, students study Politics & International Relations as a Joint Major. From Year 3 onwards, students can opt for a Single Major in Politics & International Relations.

You can study Politics as a joint major with one of the following subjects: Archaeology, Economics, Geography, Information and Communication Studies, Mathematics, Philosophy, Sociology, Social Justice or Statistics.

* A combination of History and Politics is offered under DN530 BA Humanities. 

The list of modules below is subject to change.

Stage 1 Modules

Four Politics & IR Core Modules

Tutorials are attached to INRL10020, POL10160 and POL10180

A Core Module for all BSc Students
Four Modules from the Other Subject of Your Choice
Programme Options and Elective
  • 2 Programme Options: Students will choose 2 modules out of a list provided. 
  • 1 General Elective: Students will choose any module in the University when places are available.

Stage 2 Modules

Core Modules

You must complete the following four Politics core modules. You will also choose four core modules from the other subject of your choice.  

Tutorials are attached to all Stage 2 core modules.

Option Modules

Autumn

Spring

Application for a Politics Single Subject Major

Application for a Politics Single Subject Major

Applications for 2024-25 were closed. The following is for information only.

Conditions for Politics & International Relations Single Major
  • Students currently studying Politics a Joint Major, Major/Minor or the PPE thematic degree in BHSOC0101 (CAO code DN700) are welcome to transfer into Single Major, without any minimum GPA condition.
  • You must be eligible to progress to Stage 3 in your degree (i.e. have passed all Stage 1 credits and at least 50 credits in Stage 2).
  • However, there are four Level 1 core modules (INRL10020, POL10170, POL10160, POL10180) and four Level 2 core modules (INRL20040, POL20010, POL20020, POL20050). Students are welcome to transfer into the Single Major in Politics and IR while missing some of these core modules, but they must ensure that all of these core modules are complete by the end of Stage 4, e.g. by using up their elective places. This may impact your opportunities to study abroad or go on an internship, so please discuss this in advance with the School of Politics & International Relations if you have queries.
Applications and Contact for Politics and International Relations Single Major

If you want to make an application to study Politics & International Relations as a Single Major you should apply via the following google form:

(opens in a new window)Application form for Single Major in Politics & International Relations

(Log into UCD SISWeb required. Applications must be sent from your UCD email account.)

The form must be submitted by Friday, 31st of May 2024.  Queries can be addressed to (opens in a new window)spire@ucd.ie. You will be notified on the outcome by email in late June. 

Stage 3 & 4 Modules

There are no core modules in Stage 3 and 4.

  • Joint major students complete 25 Politics credits in each of Stage 3 and 4.
  • Single major students complete 50 Politics credits in each of Stage 3 and 4. 

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 Options

Autumn

Module Choices by Career Path

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.

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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. 

UCD School of Politics and International Relations (SPIRe)

School Office: G301, Newman Building, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.