Politics and Public Administration

The Department of Politics and Public Administration at the University of Limerick (UL) has an international and cosmopolitan orientation with internationally recognised experts in European, African, Latin American, South East Asian, Russian and post-Soviet politics, as well as Irish politics and public policy. 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, as well as feminist, gramscian and utopian studies.

The Department offers seven full time taught MA programmes:

• MA European Integration
• MA Peace and Development
• MA International Studies;
• MA Public Administration;
• Partnership Studies;
• MA Politics
• MA  Development

In order to foster social as well as academic support for our PhD students, the department supports two research clusters in 'International Politics and Development' and 'European Politics and Public Policy'. These, in addition to other departmental research forums, ensure that doctoral students are able to maintain a lively and interactive intellectual life within the department.

The University of Limerick
The University of Limerick (UL), located on the west coast of Ireland, is a popular choice for international students. Limerick is the third largest city in the Republic of Ireland and has a beautiful location on one of Ireland’s most picturesque rivers, the River Shannon. UL is an independent, internationally focussed university with over 10,500 students and 1,200 staff. It is a young, energetic and enterprising university with a proud record of innovation in education and excellence in research and scholarship. Students choose UL for the internationally recognised programmes and the unique campus location. The University is situated on 133 hectares of green parkland and provides the best on-campus accommodation and sporting facilities in Ireland.

Limerick City
The third largest city in the Republic of Ireland, Limerick was founded by the Vikings over a thousand years ago. Limerick City (population 80,000) is a most lively, interesting and attractive place to live and study. The city is magnificently sited on one of Europe’s finest rivers, the Shannon. The proximity of Shannon International Airport ensures that the Region’s important trade links with the global market-place are maintained. Limerick offers an unequalled base from which to explore the Southwest and West of Ireland.

‘Limerick City is cheerfully urban…and has historic and cultural attractions in plenty to keep the visitors happily occupied…It’s central streets buzz with life and a busy shopping scene. Fine museums and galleries, and a thriving restaurant and pub-culture, have enhanced Limerick’s already warm heart’
Reproduced with kind permission from the Lonely Planet Guidebook Ireland 7 © 2006 Lonely Planet Publications

English Language Courses
UL offer English Language programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate students. These programmes are designed for students who need to improve their English language and study skills in order to enter a degree programme at UL or another English-speaking university.

For further information on all English language courses consult:
Web: www.ul.ie/~clc/
e-mail language.centre@ul.ie

Further Information
For further information on any of the programmes above please contact the International Education Division at int.ed@ul.ie