The Certificate in Political Science is offered to Visiting Students only (i.e. JYA students, Visiting Erasmus students, etc). It runs in Semester 1 of each year (September - December).

To be considered for the award of Certificate in Political Science a student must have satisfactorily attended modules to the value of 30 credits below.

Core Modules

Students take 20 credits as follows:
GV1217 Introduction to Political Science (5 credits)
GV2218 European Government and Politics (5 credits)
GV2240 International Security (5 credits)
GV2242 Theories of Political Science (5 credits)

Elective Modules

Students will choose 10 credits of elective modules from the range of modules available to Visiting Students (here) in consultation with the Programme Director and subject to timetable and other constraints.

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2018 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2017/2018.

Programme Learning Outcomes for the Certificate in Political Science (NFQ Level 7, Special Purpose Award)

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Understand key concepts in political science;
• Apply these concepts to contemporary cases;
• Assess the merits of competing arguments in political science;
• Research and write political science assignments.