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BA Bachelor of Arts – Politics – Double Major or as a Minor
First year
- 15 credits of Politics (group 6)
- Choose up to 3 other subjects or Critical Skills. Taking Sociology in Group 5 with Politics provides a 30 credit Sociology-Politics double subject.
Second & third year
- Politics is taken with 1 of your first year subjects as part of a Double Major or as a Minor
- Active Citizenship Placement in second year - international issues, and the tensions between democracy, power and injustice
- Optional 10 credit Electives available in second year
Erasmus/Study Abroad option after second year. Students may apply to study overseas after 2nd year (on Erasmus or Study Abroad) and graduate with a BA (International) after 4 years. See the International Studies website for details.
Duration: 3 years (BA) or 4 years (BA International)
Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study. The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.
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Year 1
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In the Politics programme you will explore the way politics shapes our lives, the different forms that politics can take, and how politics is organised in different countries. The degree combines the traditional study of political institutions (parties, parliaments, elections, policy-making and more), political ideologies (such as liberalism and socialism) and ideas (such as justice and freedom) with political sociology (examining the relationship between politics and society and how they shape each other). - Politics students do a placement with a focus on active citizenship, which provides “real world” experience of the issues raised in the teaching programme.
- You will explore Irish and international politics, including a focus on Europe, and Latin America. You will also have an opportunity to carry out research into political life, developing analytical, communication and presentation skills.
- We also offer the opportunity to study three Arts subjects to degree level - Philosophy, Politics and Economics. This 2nd and final year pathway is ideal for students who wish to gain a rich, empirically-based understanding of the challenges posed by globalisation and a globalised economy, political volatility and democracy.
- Politics students have the opportunity to spend a year abroad, to go on staff-led field trips and to become actively involved in the Sociology and Politics Society in the MSU (Maynooth Students’ Union).
- The Network on Power, Politics and Society (PPS) and the Maynooth University Centre for European and Eurasian Studies (MUCEES) are both important parts of the MU Politics programme.
- 15 credit option only in 1st year.
- Only one of these can be taken as a double subject since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German (beginner), History, International Development, Law, Sociology, Spanish (beginner).
PO1F15
- POLITICS
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Credits: 15
Not compulsory:
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Year 2
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In the Politics programme you will explore the way politics shapes our lives, the different forms that politics can take, and how politics is organised in different countries. The degree combines the traditional study of political institutions (parties, parliaments, elections, policy-making and more), political ideologies (such as liberalism and socialism) and ideas (such as justice and freedom) with political sociology (examining the relationship between politics and society and how they shape each other). - Politics students do a placement with a focus on active citizenship, which provides “real world” experience of the issues raised in the teaching programme.
- You will explore Irish and international politics, including a focus on Europe, and Latin America. You will also have an opportunity to carry out research into political life, developing analytical, communication and presentation skills.
- We also offer the opportunity to study three Arts subjects to degree level - Philosophy, Politics and Economics. This 2nd and final year pathway is ideal for students who wish to gain a rich, empirically-based understanding of the challenges posed by globalisation and a globalised economy, political volatility and democracy.
- Politics students have the opportunity to spend a year abroad, to go on staff-led field trips and to become actively involved in the Sociology and Politics Society in the MSU (Maynooth Students’ Union).
- The Network on Power, Politics and Society (PPS) and the Maynooth University Centre for European and Eurasian Studies (MUCEES) are both important parts of the MU Politics programme.
PO2DM
- POLITICS
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Credits: 30
Not compulsory:
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In the Politics programme you will explore the way politics shapes our lives, the different forms that politics can take, and how politics is organised in different countries. The degree combines the traditional study of political institutions (parties, parliaments, elections, policy-making and more), political ideologies (such as liberalism and socialism) and ideas (such as justice and freedom) with political sociology (examining the relationship between politics and society and how they shape each other). - Politics students do a placement with a focus on active citizenship, which provides “real world” experience of the issues raised in the teaching programme.
- You will explore Irish and international politics, including a focus on Europe, and Latin America. You will also have an opportunity to carry out research into political life, developing analytical, communication and presentation skills.
- We also offer the opportunity to study three Arts subjects to degree level - Philosophy, Politics and Economics. This 2nd and final year pathway is ideal for students who wish to gain a rich, empirically-based understanding of the challenges posed by globalisation and a globalised economy, political volatility and democracy.
- Politics students have the opportunity to spend a year abroad, to go on staff-led field trips and to become actively involved in the Sociology and Politics Society in the MSU (Maynooth Students’ Union).
- The Network on Power, Politics and Society (PPS) and the Maynooth University Centre for European and Eurasian Studies (MUCEES) are both important parts of the MU Politics programme.
PO2MI
- POLITICS
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Credits: 20
Not compulsory:
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Year 3
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In the Politics programme you will explore the way politics shapes our lives, the different forms that politics can take, and how politics is organised in different countries. The degree combines the traditional study of political institutions (parties, parliaments, elections, policy-making and more), political ideologies (such as liberalism and socialism) and ideas (such as justice and freedom) with political sociology (examining the relationship between politics and society and how they shape each other). - Politics students do a placement with a focus on active citizenship, which provides “real world” experience of the issues raised in the teaching programme.
- You will explore Irish and international politics, including a focus on Europe, and Latin America. You will also have an opportunity to carry out research into political life, developing analytical, communication and presentation skills.
- We also offer the opportunity to study three Arts subjects to degree level - Philosophy, Politics and Economics. This 2nd and final year pathway is ideal for students who wish to gain a rich, empirically-based understanding of the challenges posed by globalisation and a globalised economy, political volatility and democracy.
- Politics students have the opportunity to spend a year abroad, to go on staff-led field trips and to become actively involved in the Sociology and Politics Society in the MSU (Maynooth Students’ Union).
- The Network on Power, Politics and Society (PPS) and the Maynooth University Centre for European and Eurasian Studies (MUCEES) are both important parts of the MU Politics programme.
PO3DM
- POLITICS
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Credits: 30
Not compulsory:
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In the Politics programme you will explore the way politics shapes our lives, the different forms that politics can take, and how politics is organised in different countries. The degree combines the traditional study of political institutions (parties, parliaments, elections, policy-making and more), political ideologies (such as liberalism and socialism) and ideas (such as justice and freedom) with political sociology (examining the relationship between politics and society and how they shape each other). - Politics students do a placement with a focus on active citizenship, which provides “real world” experience of the issues raised in the teaching programme.
- You will explore Irish and international politics, including a focus on Europe, and Latin America. You will also have an opportunity to carry out research into political life, developing analytical, communication and presentation skills.
- We also offer the opportunity to study three Arts subjects to degree level - Philosophy, Politics and Economics. This 2nd and final year pathway is ideal for students who wish to gain a rich, empirically-based understanding of the challenges posed by globalisation and a globalised economy, political volatility and democracy.
- Politics students have the opportunity to spend a year abroad, to go on staff-led field trips and to become actively involved in the Sociology and Politics Society in the MSU (Maynooth Students’ Union).
- The Network on Power, Politics and Society (PPS) and the Maynooth University Centre for European and Eurasian Studies (MUCEES) are both important parts of the MU Politics programme.
PO3MI
- POLITICS
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Credits: 20
Not compulsory:
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