UG Prospectus 2025

169 Year 2 Guided Research Project | Political Ideologies | Contemporary Political Terrorism | Conflict, Security and Peace | Intelligence, National Security | Foreign Policy andDiplomacy Optional Modules: International Relations Stream: International Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding | Introduction toGender Studies | Irish Foreign Policy | TheMaking of Contemporary Europe | Global Cultures Language Stream(one language): French Language (intermediate) | German Language (intermediate) | Spanish Language 5 (intermediate) Year 3 –Optional Optional study year abroad/INTRA Final Year Digital International Relations | Key Issues in International Relations Optional Modules Include: Contemporary Politics of theMiddle East andNorth Africa | Politics and Foreign Policy in China | Unrecognised States in the International System | Gender and Politics | The Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa | The Politics of South Asia | Post Soviet Politics | Issues in European Integration | National and Populism in the 21st Century | Issues in American Politics | Conflict Resolution inNorthern Ireland | Sexualities, Languages and Society | The Politics ofMigration in Europe | Dissertation | Uaneen Award: DCU’s Leadership and EngagementModule Languages Stream: French Language (intermediate) | German Language (intermediate) | Spanish Language (intermediate) If Year 3 is spent abroad or on a work placement, then Year 4 is structured as per Year 3. CAOcode DC231 Years 3 or 4 Places 70 Min points 371 Internship Yes QQI FET Yes Visit Us Online dcu.ie/DC231 Contact Details studenthelp@dcu.ie BA in International Relations Honours Bachelor Degree DC231 Additional Information The course also provides a strong foundation for further study. FutureCareers à Policy Evaluation and Research à Education à Development à Security à Commerce à Law à Retail and International Public Policy In TheseAreas à Government or International Organisations à Statutory Bodies à Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) à Public Service à Corporate and Private Industry à Media Industry