Political Science and Geography TR 020 School of

Political Science and Geography (TR 020) School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, School of Natural Sciences Dr Patrick Bresnihan Director of Political Science and Geography 10/11/18

Trinity College… Founded in 1592 A University of Global Consequence Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin

What is Political Science and Geography? Political Science Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin Geography

Political Science Study of the authoritative allocation of scarce resources. – Comparative politics: why are some countries democracies? How do political institutions affect economic development? – Irish Politics – Political Theory: Is there a perfect voting system? – International Relations: wars, UN, climate change

Geography is highly interdisciplinary. – Physical Geography – Human Geography

Junior Freshman – 1 st Year – Introduction to Political Science – Introduction to Sociology – Introduction to Economic Policy – Spaceship Earth – The Anthropocene: Constructing the Human Planet – Human Geography: Exploring the interconnected world

Senior Freshman – 2 nd Year – History of Political Thought – International Relations – Comparative Politics – Physical Geography – Human Geography

Junior & Senior Sophister, 3 rd & 4 th Year – Specialise in one (Single honor) or two (Joint honors/Major with Minor) subjects – Undertake an undergraduate dissertation in the final year (Capstone project) – Ordinary (3 rd Year) or Honor (4 th Year) degrees

Junior & Senior Sophister, 3 rd & 4 th Year – – – – – Research Methods Irish Politics of the US EU politics International relations Environmental Governance Urban Geography: Cities, space & culture Deserts of our Solar System Periglacial Geomorphology Etc.

Trinity Capstone Project - Independent piece of work which is discipline specific and completed in the final year - Showcases the development of skills and knowledge across the four years of study - It could be a dissertation, composition, performance, recital, film, case study, the design of a product or software to meet specific needs

Pol. Geog Study Abroad Programme Students can choose to study abroad during their third year: – Europe – Asia – USA – Canada

Your future Pol. Geog graduates are highly sought after by leading employers • Public and European affairs • Law • Business • NGOs • Journalism • Academia • Overseas assistance • Resource management and risk assessment • Environment-related advice to governments and industry • Teaching at second or third level • Research • Consultancy • Etc…

Why choose Political Science and Geography? – Study at Ireland’s No. 1 University in Ireland’s No. 1 departments in their fields – Look at the world around us in a variety of ways – Combines flexibility, breadth and depth – Student Centred Programme – Exceptional Calibre of Students – Strong reputation – Highly Sought After Graduates

Applying for Political Science and Geography CAO Points 2014 – 2018 * Denotes Random Selection 2014 485 2015 470 Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin 2016 475 2017 520* 2018 496

Other programme options at TCD linked to Political Science and Geography subjects – PPES: Philosophy, Political Science, Economics & Sociology – BESS: Business, Economics, Sociology and Political science – History and Political Science – Political Science and Law – Geography TSM – Geography & Geosciences (TR 062)

To find out more about Pol. Geog – Information stands for Political Science are located in the Examination Hall (Front Square) – Information stands for Geography are located in the Dining Hall (Front Square) and the Museum Building – Visit our website and FAQ page at: https: //www. tcd. ie/Political Science/undergraduate/ political-science-geography/

Political Science and Geography Programme And finally…. We hope you enjoy Open Day 2018 and choose Political Science and Geography as your first preference CAO choice Dr. Patrick Bresnihan Director of Political Science and Geography

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