You will study Irish, European, and world history, engaging with political, cultural, social, and economic aspects of history, and investigating historical change, from the impact of ideas to the role of class, gender, and race. You will also study International Relations and a variety of political issues including political conflict, development, human rights, and political economy, always with a focus on the role of government, public policy, and citizens. First Year The core first year module is an interdisciplinary module fusing historical and political science approaches to a chosen case study. You will take foundational courses in both history and politics. Second Year You will deepen your knowledge by taking core and elective modules in History and Politics. In History, these modules will allow you to allow you to focus on particular countries, themes, and periods. In Politics you will study modules ranging from international relations to human rights. Third Year You will enjoy wide freedom of choice in third year to specialise in the area of study that most interests you. You may also undertake study abroad or apply for an internship. A wide range of option modules are available across the two subjects. Fourth Year Students take option modules in both subjects in fourth year. The culmination of the programme is a capstone project, where you will work closely with a supervisor to complete a dissertation in history, politics, or an interdisciplinary mix of both. Assessment Assessment for History and Politics modules is through a mix of coursework, essays, learning journals, exams and presentations. In the final years, research papers and the dissertation make up a major part of your assessment.

Cambridge A Level: At least three subjects at A Level Grade C and three other subjects at GCSE Level Grade C. International Baccalaureate: 24 or more total points and the award of the IB Diploma. If you are presenting the Irish school leaving certificate you are required to have attained a H7/O6 in English. If you are studying in another education system you are required to show equivalent competency in English either through your school leaving examination or matriculation examination or by achieving the minimum standard in a recognised English language test.