HDip in Arts - Politics

University College Cork

The Higher Diploma in Arts (Politics) is intended for those who already have a degree and who want to study politics intensively over one academic year full-time or two academic years part-time (by day). This is a conversion course so you would not normally have studied politics to honours degree level previously.It is aimed at graduates who may wish to be considered for a master’s course in politics subsequently (but do not have an honours degree in the relevant area) or who may want to add politics to their qualifications.The Higher Diploma in Politics consists of modules to the value of 60 credits. You must take two classes that teach core research and analytical skills: PO2001 – Political Analysis (5 credits) PO3001 – Dissertation (10 credits)You must also take 5 credits from each of the Department’s subject groups in second year (15 credits) and 5 credits from each of the Department’s subject groups in third year (15 credits). The remaining 15 credits can be taken from any of the second or third-year modules, subject to timetable constraints. This allows you considerable flexibility to build your diploma around your personal interests in politics.