Combined with the extensive optional modules available, you’ll have plenty of flexibility in what you choose to study alongside the core elements. This programme has two streams: the International Relations stream and the Language stream. The international relations stream offers a wide range of optional modules. The second stream is the Language stream, students who choose to take the Language stream can take intermediate French, German or Spanish as optional modules and should also satisfy the entry requirements (minimum H4 in Leaving Cert or Level C in GCE A Level C). You can opt to apply for a year-long INTRA work placement in Year Three. This will give you a unique opportunity to enhance your CV, increase your employability and experience the relevance of your study in the real world. This option is competitive and subject to the availability of placements.

A minimum of six Leaving Certificate subjects at Grade 06/H7, to include the subjects English OR Irish AND the subject Mathematics. In addition, applicants must present at least two subjects at grade H5. Once admitted to the programme, students choose, at the point of registration, to register for 10 credits in one of three streams and students must continue with the same stream through second and final year of the programme. The three streams offered to students are: 1. Language Stream 2. American Studies Stream 3. Intercultural Stream If students wishes to choose the language stream, they must meet the following language requirements Minimum of H4 in French if they wish to register for Intermediate French Minimum of H4 in German if they wish to register for Intermediate German Minimum of H4 in Spanish if they wish to register for Intermediate Spanish