BA Irish & Politics

The Irish Politics BA at Queen's University Belfast is a full-time course that provides students with a broad understanding of Irish politics in the North and South of the island, the place of Ireland in European and global politics, and the long, complex route to peace and reconciliation. The focus of the course is on developing students' knowledge and understanding, cultivating research and communication skills, offering optional work-related courses, and enhancing employability skills.Course Content: Across three years of study, the program comprises six stages, each made up of 120 credit points. The first year provides introductions to Irish Politics and International Relations, as well as a range of other subject areas. In the second year, students will study compulsory and optional modules related to politics and international studies like Public Administration, Theories of International Relations, and Northern Ireland: A Case Study. During the final year, students will complete a dissertation as the final project amidst other optional modules.Future Careers: The course creates pathways for careers in a wide range of sectors including politics, legal services, business, public administration, journalism, teaching, tourism, and various areas within the wider civil, public, and not-for-profit sectors.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.