BA IN PUBLIC AND SOCIAL POLICY

Overview

Programme Description

The BA in Public and Social Policy aims to provide students with a detailed understanding of the sources of public and social policy, and the implications of that policy for social institutions, individuals and the political system. To this end, it draws on key elements of legal, social, political and economic theory, and aims to provide students with a clear understanding of the functioning of legal, political and economic systems.

The course initially concentrates on core foundational modules, and then encourages students to utilise and apply the understandings gained in an analysis of a range of practical policy issues arising in an Irish and European context. The provision of optional subjects in the final year of the programme enables students to develop specialisations in their chosen policy areas, including health, crime, family, environment, housing, human rights, social inclusion and other areas. Finally, all the strands of the course are drawn together in the Policy Seminar, which examines a range of issues from legal, economic, social and political perspectives

Career Opportunities

The BA (Public and Social Policy) provides a solid, innovative, and attractive educational foundation in the policy-making process and will open up career possibilities for graduates in central and local government, the EU, non-governmental organisations and other bodies involved in the policy process. BA Public and Social Policy graduates wishing to pursue a career in law may be admitted to the full law degree, the LL.B., and exempted from first year, leaving two years to complete.

CAO Code

GY103

For More Information

For more information about enrolling in this course, please visit the Undergraduate Admissions Office.

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