The Disciplines
BESS draws on four distinct academic disciplines: Business, Economics, Political Science and Sociology. In your first year you study all four, building a foundation that is broader than almost any other undergraduate degree in Ireland. From second year, you begin to focus on the combination that suits you best. Each of the four disciplines that make up BESS has its own dedicated department or school, with full information on research, staff and programme details. Explore the links below to find out more.
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Visit the School of Business
Trinity's School of Business is one of Ireland's leading business schools, offering research-led teaching across finance, management, marketing and entrepreneurship, with strong links to Irish and global industry.
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Visit the Department of Economics
Economics uses theory, data and statistical methods to understand how people, firms and governments make decisions. Trinity's department has particular strengths in applied economics, public policy and international development.
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Visit the Department of Political Science
Political science examines how power is organised and contested across governments, institutions and societies. Trinity's department is internationally recognised for research on the EU, comparative politics & public opinion.
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Visit the Department of Sociology
Sociology asks how societies are structured, how they change, and how different groups experience that change. Trinity's department has strong research expertise in migration, inequality, employment, education and digital society.