Political Science and Geography (TR020) School of Social Sciences and Philosophy Dr Raj Chari Director of Political Science and Geography 10/12/16

Trinity College… Founded in 1592 A University of Global Consequence The leading Irish research university Global recognition Ranked 1st in Ireland and 129th in the World A community of Scholars Nobel prize winners Beckett, Shaw, Walton For the purpose of compiling the rankings, 5,100 academics from around the world were surveyed concerning the research quality of the university and their views accounted for 40% of the score. In addition, 1,480 international employers in a recruiter review were surveyed concerning their views on graduate employability which accounted for 10%. The other half of the marks was made up of teaching quality which was measured by staff: student ratio (20%), a further 20% was allocated to research quality which was gauged by the university’s citations of major papers. The international outlook was also measured by international faculty staff (5%) and international students (5%).  Trinity College scored highly in all of these categories.

What is Political Science and Geography? Develop a critical understanding of the relationship between the Earth’s natural and human phenomena and its political institutions and systems

Political Science Study of the authoritative allocation of scarce resources. Comparative politics: why are some countries democracies? How do political institutions affect economic development? Irish Politics Political Theory: Is there a perfect voting system? International Relations: wars, UN, climate change The scientific study of politics, the exercise of power and the workings of democratic political institutions Students will learn about How democracy works How people vote How political parties compete How European integration works Why countries fight

Geography Physical Geography: Human Geography: Environmental Geography: Human: econ. development, population settlements The ways in which language, religion, the economy, governments, etc., vary across space Environmental: How humans affect their environment

Junior Freshman – 1st Year Introduction to Political Science Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Economic Policy Introduction to Physical Geography Introduction to Environmental Geography Introduction to Human Geography

Senior Freshman – 2nd Year History of Political Thought International Relations Comparative Politics Physical Geography Human Geography

Junior & Senior Sophister, 3rd & 4th Year Specialise in one (Single honor) or two (Joint honors) subjects Option to undertake an undergraduate dissertation in the final year Ordinary (3rd Year) or Honor (4th Year) degrees

Junior & Senior Sophister, 3rd & 4th Year Research Methods Irish Politics Politics of the US EU politics International relations Geographical Information Systems Tropical Environments Deserts of our Solar System Periglacial Geomorphology Etc.

PolGeog Study Abroad Programme Students can choose to study abroad during their third year: Europe Asia USA Canada

Your future PolGeog graduates are highly sought after by leading employers Public and European affairs Law Business NGOs Journalism Academia Overseas assistance Resource management and risk assessment Environment-related advice to governments and industry Teaching at second or third level Research Consultancy Etc…

Why choose Political Science and Geography? Study at Ireland’s No.1 University in Ireland’s No.1 departments in their fields Look at the world around us in a variety of ways Combines flexibility, breadth and depth Student Centred Programme Exceptional Calibre of Students Strong reputation Highly Sought After Graduates

Applying for Political Science and Geography CAO Points 2012 - 2016 2012 435 2013 445 2014 485 2015 470 2016 475 Polgeo Quota is 15

Other programme options at TCD linked to Political Science and Geography subjects PPES: Philosophy, Political Science, Economics & Sociology BESS: Business, Economics, Sociology and Political science History and Political Science Political Science and Law Geography TSM Earth Science degree

To find out more about PolGeog Information stands for Political Science are located in the Examination Hall (Front Square) Information stands for Geography are located in the Dining Hall (Front Square) and the Hamilton Building Visit our website and FAQ page at: https://www.tcd.ie/Political Science/undergraduate/ political-science-geography/

Political Science and Geography Programme And finally…. We hope you enjoy Open Day 2016 and choose Political Science and Geography as your first preference CAO choice Dr Raj Chari Director of Political Science and Geography

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