Module: Irish Foreign Policy

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Irish Foreign Policy
Module Code	POL1076 (ITS: LG525)
Faculty	Law & Government	School	Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10

Description

INACTIVE - This course provides an accessible overview and rigorous examination of Irish foreign policy since independence. It explores the key assumptions and doctrines underpinning the conduct of Irish foreign policy and the key bilateral and multi-lateral external engagements of the Irish state since independence.

Learning Outcomes

1. recognise key aspects of Irish foreign policy since independence
2. determine the dynamics of foreign policy formulation in Ireland
3. assess the key assumptions and doctrines underpinning the conduct of Irish foreign policy.
4. identify emerging issues for Ireland in European and international affairs.
5. evaluate current and future foreign policy dilemmas in the light of Ireland's experience.

Total Workload: 0

Section Breakdown
CRN	20941	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Donnacha Ó Beacháin	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown

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

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