1. Department of Government and Politics, UCC

2. Department of Government and Politics
College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences (CACSSS).
Teaching and research in:
Political theory/democracy.
Irish politics.
Comparative politics.
Public policy.
The European Union.
International relations.
Two ways to study government and politics at UCC:
BSc Government.
Politics subject in BA.

3. BSc Government (CK210) 4yr politics degree.
Work placement in 3rd year:
E.g., government departments and agencies, think tanks/NGOs, overseas options.
Also includes:
Business and law modules.
Language options.
CAO points 2017: 377/360.

4. Politics subject in BA (CK101)
3yr BA (Hons) degree.
Politics subject available as:
Single (50 credit).
Major (40 credit).
Joint (30 credit).
Alongside other subjects; e.g., History, Philosophy, Economics, English, etc.
CAO points 2017: 346/340.

5. Careers Politics: elected office; assistants/advisers to TDs and MEPs.
Government ministries and bodies (national, local, international).
Think tanks, NGOs and charities.
Journalism/media.
Business.
Further study: specialist and conversion masters programmes.

6. Contact details Department of Government and Politics: Outreach:
Website:
Tel.: /2009
2nd Floor, O’Rahilly Building, UCC main campus.
Outreach:
4th/5th/6th year students welcome to visit the Department (e.g., autumn mid-term break).
School visits.