UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK, IRELAND
Department of Government
CERTIFICATE IN IRISH POLITICS
The Certificate in Irish Politics is offered to Visiting Students only (i.e. JYA students, Visiting Erasmus students). It runs in Teaching Period 2 of each year (January-April with end of year exams taking place in April/May).
Interested in learning about Irish politics?
The Certificate in Irish Politics is especially designed for Visiting Students at University College Cork (UCC) during the Spring Semester. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the issues dominating political debates on the island of Ireland. It examines the unique political systems of the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and the European Union (EU). Modules are designed to inform students about key facets, symbols and emblems associated with the island’s politics and its position within the European Union. The programme also examines the economic situation in the Republic of Ireland, both before and during the current EU/IMF/ECB bailout programme. Particular attention is paid to: -
· Structures of government in the Republic of Ireland;
· Theories and practice of policy-making in the Republic of Ireland;
· The impact of the EU on Irish politics;
· The political institutions and structures of the EU;
· The conflict in Northern Ireland;
· Post Good Friday Agreement Northern Ireland; and
· The economic situation in the Republic of Ireland.
Course Structure
Students pursuing the Certificate select a total of 30 credits:
· Core (compulsory) modules: 20 credits = 4 x 5 credit modules
· Elective modules: 10 credits = 2 x 5 credit modules
Compulsory Core modules (20 credits). Each module carries a 5 credit weighting.
· GV3108: Introduction to Politics of Ireland
· GV3206: Northern Ireland Politics
· GV4413: Public Finance 2
· GV4415 Contemporary Debates in the EU
Students will choose 10 credits of elective modules from across the university, subject to approval.
Module descriptions are contained in the UCC Visiting Student Book of Modules:http://www.ucc.ie/en/international/visiting/modules/book-modules/
Examinations: full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme are contained in UCC’s Marks and Standards.