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Welcome to the Department of Political Science in the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin. Consistently ranked among the top 50 political science departments globally (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018) we are a progressive department that combines intensive research activity with the strongest commitment to high-quality teaching.
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School of Social Sciences and Philosophy hosts lecture on the Future of News in an Age of Social MediaJournalist Olivia O'Leary, and three School graduates: social media entrepreneurs, Mark Little and Vinay Nair, and Economist Group Chairman, Rupert Pennant-Rea explored whether the internet has distorted accurate and reflective news reporting. -
Trinity Politics Department rated in world top 50In the 2018 QS Politics Rankings, Trinity College Dublin is rated number 1 in Ireland, 16 in Europe, and 43 in the world. The department has consistently been ranked in the world's top 50, reflecting its international reputation for excellence. -
Strong Performance by School of Social Sciences and Philosophy in 2018 QS Subject RankingsPolitics, at Trinity College, is ranked 43rd globally with both Philosophy and Sociology ranked in the top 100 universities in the world. This achievement reflects the School’s international reputation for academic and research excellence. -
Grattan Scholarships awarded in Energy Economics and International DevelopmentGrattan Scholarships are awarded to outstanding PhD students, in the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, who are committed to understanding and improving society through their research, teaching and education. -
Recent BESS Graduates only Irish Recipients of 2019 Schwartzman ScholarshipsCongratulations to Sarah Mortell (Economics and Political Science) and Philip Callan (Economics and Business) who were selected from over 4,000 applicants for scholarships to study a Master’s Degree in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing. -
PSAI award for Dr Michelle D'ArcyDr Michelle D'Arcy was awarded the 2016 Political Science Association of Ireland award for excellence in teaching and learning. The Award was presented on 14 October at the PSAI Annual Conference by former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern.
