Welcome

The Department of Politics and Public Administration represents a broad range of interests and areas within the discipline of political science.  With internationally recognised experts in European, African, Latin American, Russian and post-Soviet politics, as well as Irish politics and public policy, the department has an international and cosmopolitan orientation.  In addition to the diversity of area specialisms on offer, the study of politics in Limerick is also enriched by a variety of disciplinary approaches including:  quantitative methods, political theory, international relations, international political economy, comparative politics, public policy analysis, and critical theory.

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Recent Visit from Deputy Secretary General Sonja Hyland

Deputy Secretary General Sonja Hyland Visit to UL

 

We were delighted to welcome the Deputy Secretary General Sonja Hyland to UL. Who gave a select group of students and staff a talk on Irelands' position on World Affairs. Prof. Owen Worth, DSG Sonja Hyland and the Provost Shane Kilcommins.

The Department of Politics and Public Administration welcomes enquiries about the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship. This one-year scholarship is open to postgraduate applicants from outside the EU. Potential applicants should contact the department at least several weeks in advance of the deadline, i.e., by the end of January.