The MA Politics is a broad based program, offering students a good grounding in the discipline of political science. Students may tailor their program to their own interests, by their choice of optional modules, from conflict to ethics, gender and environmental politics, which build on the strengths of the school’s research. The masters offers a unique perspective on multi-level politics in Europe, at the regional, national and European levels.

The aim of the MA in Politics is to deepen students’ understanding of important contemporary issues in political studies through the enhancement of students’ analytical skills, research and writing talent, and capacity for utilizing theoretical approaches. These are all important transferrable skills, highly valued in the job market. The program is of particular interest to those wishing to know more about Irish politics (North and South), European politics, political conflict, and political theory.