UL Bachelor of Arts Global Politics LM030
This degree equips students with the essential knowledge and critical skills needed to understand Irish, EU and global political systems, globalisation, international relations and global development. Complementary subjects such as history, geography, sociology and optional language studies broaden understanding further. Opportunities like a semester of Erasmus/Exchange and work placement are also core components of the programme. Graduates will be poised for careers in the public sector and private organisations in a variety of positions including policy-related roles, communications and political advising. With the knowledge and skills they have acquired, graduates will be ready to make significant contributions to the global society.
About you
Global Politics at University of Limerick is all about thinking critically and understanding how the world works. If you are interested in national or international current affairs; if you find yourself asking questions about why things are the way they are and how they might change; then Global Politics at UL could be for you.
Why study BA in Global Politics?
In today’s globalised world, politics must be understood from the broadest possible perspective. Our staff have a particularly wide breadth of expertise across the discipline, and the BA Global Politics programme at UL stands out for the wide range of subject areas covered. As well as gaining a thorough understanding of Irish and EU politics, students will learn about the wider international system and will have the opportunity to study the politics of different world regions. The deeper philosophical questions about how societies and governments should be organised are also addressed.
In the final year, students have the opportunity to specialise in areas of politics that they are particularly interested in.
What you will study
The subjects available on the BA Students will study the foundations of global politics and will then look at the areas of Irish, European and regional politics through the lens of comparative politics and political theory. They will also look at the areas of international political economy, development and conflict studies, key concepts such as gender, multiculturalism and nationalism and the problems associated with contemporary capitalism. They will also go on Erasmus and on Co-op placement, where they will have the potential opportunity to work for international organisations.
First year
In their first year students will study two modules on the introduction to politics and international relations, two modules on the introduction to public administration, one module on global politics and one module on Irish politics. They will then have the option of taking introductory modules in history, sociology and geography.
Second year
In their second year, students will study international relations, development, comparative politics, political theory, global political economy, comparative public policy, government and politics of the EU, capitalism and society justice and two modules on research and methods in global politics.
Third year
Co-Op (semester one) and Erasmus (semester two)
Fourth year
Students will take a selection of electives that will include studying international organisation, issues
in world politics, foreign policy, regions across the world, nationalism, multiculturalism, environmental politics, terrorism, Ireland and Europe and policy studies within the EU. They will also write a final year project on their choice
Career opportunities
This degree will interest anyone who wishes to go into public service (particularly within politics), work in international organisations, the media, and in any area of policy.
Career titles might include Political Analyst, Parliamentary Assistant, Diplomat, Journalist, Executive Officer, and Campaign Officer.
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