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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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Applications now open for the post of Professor of Political EconomyThe Departments of Economics and Political Science invite applications for the post of Professor of Political Economy. The successful applicant will be an outstanding scholar with a distinguished international research record. The closing date for applications is April 30th, 2020. -
Funding Secured for Chair Professor in Political Economy to Improve Gender BalanceThe Departments of Economics and Political Science have been successful in obtaining funding for a Chair in Political Economy, one of the 20 women-only* professorship roles approved by the State early this month as part of the Senior Academic Leadership Initiative (SALI). -
Peter Stone and Adina Preda have been elected officers of the Political Studies Association of IrelandPeter Stone, Associate Professor in Political Science, has been elected President of the Political Studies Association of Ireland (PSAI), having previously served as secretary for the last 3 years. Adina Preda, Associate Professor in Philosophy, has been elected Secretary. -
New Departmental Seminar SeriesThe Department has established the Monday Interdisciplinary Seminar Series. Topics will interest a variety of Departments (History, Philosophy, Law, Business, Sociology and Economics as well as Political Science) e.g. human rights, population control, the International Criminal Court, behavioural science, Irish fiscal policy, and populism.
