Prospective Undergraduates

Many second-level students in Ireland and elsewhere are considering their third-level options, and we hope that you will consider studying Politics at Trinity College. Politics is a fascinating subject in itself, and at Trinity students know that they will be taught by some of the top academics in Europe, in a department where undergraduate teaching is a core activity. A degree from Trinity College Dublin is recognised both nationally and internationally as a mark of quality. Trinity is one of Ireland's leading universities, and the Department of Political Science is especially highly regarded; in the 2013 QS rankings it was rated number 1 in Ireland, number 8 in Europe and number 31 in the world. The College’s location in the heart of Dublin, close both to the seat of government and to the Temple Bar area, is an additional reason to choose Trinity as the place to study Politics. Most of our students are Irish, but we have a healthy mix of nationalities within the student body and we welcome students from across the world.

We hope that you will give serious consideration to choosing Politics at Trinity College for your university degree. Currently, Politics can be studied in five different ways: through the BESS programme, History and Political Science, PPES, Law and Political Science or through Political Science and Geography.

View the Prospective Undergraduates Document (PDF, 160KB) to find out in detail why studying Politics at Trinity could be the best choice for you.