Divided Island? Irish Politics from Partition to the Present (L2042)

15 credits, Level 5

Spring teaching

On this module, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of modern Irish politics.

You’ll investigate academic debates on the changing politics of gender, class and religion. 

You’ll also explore:

• the key actors and institutions of the Irish political system
• the transformation of the Irish political economy
• Ireland’s changing relations with the EU and UK.

Although focusing on the Republic of Ireland, you’ll also examine the history and legacy of the Northern Ireland conflict.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses:

• American Studies and Politics (with a study abroad year) BA
• History and Politics BA
• Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) BA
• Politics BA
• Politics and International Relations BA
• Politics and Philosophy BA
• Politics and Sociology BA