1. Political Science and Geography (TR020)
School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, School of Natural Sciences
Dr Patrick Bresnihan
Director of Political Science and Geography
10/11/18

2. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

6. Geography Geography is highly interdisciplinary. Physical Geography
Human 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

7. Junior Freshman – 1st Year
Introduction to Political Science
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Economic Policy
Spaceship Earth
The Anthropocene: Constructing the Human Planet
Human Geography: Exploring the interconnected world

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

9. Junior & Senior Sophister, 3rd & 4th Year
Specialise in one (Single honor) or two (Joint honors/Major with Minor) subjects
Undertake an undergraduate dissertation in the final year (Capstone project)
Ordinary (3rd Year) or Honor (4th Year) degrees

10. Junior & Senior Sophister, 3rd & 4th Year
Research Methods
Irish Politics
Politics of the US
EU politics
International relations
Environmental Governance
Urban Geography: Cities, space & culture
Deserts of our Solar System
Periglacial Geomorphology
Etc.

11. Trinity Capstone Project
Independent piece of work which is discipline specific and completed in the final year
Showcases the development of skills and knowledge across the four years of study
It could be a dissertation, composition, performance, recital, film, case study, the design of a product or software to meet specific needs

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

13. 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…

14. 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

15. Applying for Political Science and Geography
CAO Points 2014 – 2018
* Denotes Random Selection *
Polgeo Quota is 15

16. 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
Geography & Geosciences (TR062)

17. 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 Museum Building
Visit our website and FAQ page at:
Science/undergraduate/
political-science-geography/

18. Political Science and Geography Programme
And finally….
We hope you enjoy Open Day 2018 and choose Political Science and Geography as your first preference CAO choice
Dr. Patrick Bresnihan
Director of Political Science and Geography

19. Thank You Go raibh maith agat