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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 2024) we are a progressive department that combines intensive research activity with the strongest commitment to high-quality teaching.
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Read the 2023/24 School alumni newsletter hereRead about all the major goings-on from the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy and it's constituent Departments over the past academic year here.
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Democracy At A Crossroads: Public Autumn Series 2024Interested in the current state of democracy worldwide? From the United States to the UK, France, Ireland, India and beyond, join a panel of political scientists from TCD as they analyse trends in democratic health and resilience on Thursday, 24 October 2024. Tickets now available.
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Professor Martyn Egan receives Trinity Excellence in Teaching AwardCongratulations to Professor Martyn Egan on receiving the Trinity Excellence in Teaching Award recently. The annual Awards, presented by the Provost, mark exceptional dedication and outstanding contributions to teaching.
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Celebrating Teaching Excellence: Dermot McAleese TA Awards 2024The School of Social Sciences and Philosophy honoured 4 outstanding teaching assistants at the Dermot McAleese Teaching Awards on May 28th. In the Department of Political Science, Marina Schenkel was awarded the honour for her dedication to her teaching role.