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Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title The Irish Political System
Module Code POL1013 (ITS: LG108)
Faculty Law & Government School Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Description

This module introduces students to the operation of the Irish political system and in so doing, enables students to understand the operation of political systems more generally.

Learning Outcomes

1. demonstrate a critical understanding of the Irish political system
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WorkloadFull time hours per semester
TypeHoursDescription
Lecture22No Description
Independent Study51Preparation for Assignment (Reading)
Independent Study52Preparation for Assignment (Research)
Total Workload: 125
Section Breakdown
CRN11397Part of TermSemester 1
Coursework0%Examination Weight0%
Grade Scale40PASSPass Both ElementsY
Resit CategoryRC1Best MarkN
Module Co-ordinatorDeiric Ó BroinModule Teacher
Assessment Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentEssay0%Week 1
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.

* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

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Indicative Reading List

Books:
  • 0: The core text for this course is Coakley, John and Michael Gallagher 2005. Politics in the Republic of Ireland 4th ed. London: Routledge and PSAI Press, 81989
  • 0:


Articles:
None
Other Resources

None

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