Bachelor in Politics & International Relations

The application deadline for the Sep 2026 intake is Sep 7, 2026, and tuition is 20,000 USD per year.

The Bachelor in Politics & International Relations at University College Dublin is for students who want to understand governance, political systems, and international relations. This two-year bachelor's degree is taught in English and covers topics like political institutions and global issues.

The curriculum covers subjects such as Foundations of International Relations, Comparative Politics, and Research Methods in Political Science. Students can also do optional internships in their third year, giving them hands-on experience and preparing them for the job market.

Graduates can work as Political Analysts, Policy Advisors, or Diplomats in the Irish civil service, international organizations, or NGOs. They can also work in business, media, and research, using the skills they acquired during their studies.

University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest and most globally engaged university, founded in 1854 and situated on a spacious campus south of Dublin. Renowned for its research-intensive culture, UCD hosts more than 35,000 students from over 150 countries and offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine and more. Its scale and international outlook make it an appealing destination for students seeking a research-led education in an energetic European capital region.

UCD’s academic strengths span traditional disciplines and cutting-edge fields, with robust research funding and industry partnerships that support innovation and practical learning. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, comprehensive libraries, student support services and a wide network of international exchanges. The university also emphasizes employability through career services, internships and active alumni engagement that help graduates transition into global careers.

Campus life at UCD balances academic intensity with extracurricular engagement, including sports, cultural societies and community involvement. Accommodation, transport and welfare services are geared to support international students arriving to Dublin. Prospective applicants should review program-specific entry requirements and available scholarships, consider English language criteria, and use the university’s international office resources to plan applications and arrival logistics.