Ba Political Science

BA Political Science & Public Administration 4 Years, Bachelor of Arts, System of Credits This programme of study is registered with the Cyprus Ministry of Education and Culture. The course is designed as a multidiscipline program to offer students the fundamental administrative and political science disciplines. It encompasses skills essential for strategic planning, decisionmaking, communicating and controlling in public administration and political science. This degree course offers a general approach at the first two years of study (four semesters) and specialization at the 3rd and 4th year of study (four further semesters) in one of two core disciplines:

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Public Administration Political Science

Furthermore, the engagement of students in research projects gives them the opportunity to familiarize themselves with everyday social, public and political problems and behaviors and develop their abilities to comprehend, approach and solve such problems. Specializations: Public Administration The Public Administration discipline is designed to develop the student's ability to comprehend the dynamics of administrative science as applied in the public sector. It consists of integrated qualitative techniques in planning, forecasting, organization, motivation, coordination, communication and control as well as an approach to the macroscopic public economics and labour relations in terms of strategic thinking and planning as entrenched in our legal, economic and social systems. The discipline also aims to provide students with a broad knowledge of the main features of public administration together with a comprehensive analysis of current theories and applications of systems, organization and practice. A flexible yet competitive approach to human relations is encouraged to promote challenge in development and motivation. Furthermore, essential qualities like: problem solving, computing, quantitative analysis and team working skills, which are required at various levels both in the human and technical sectors in the public administration are explored. The ultimate objective is thus to strengthen the student's independent, innovative and critical thinking abilities. Political Science The Political Science discipline is designed to skilfully prepare students to confidently tackle a variety of political situations by focusing on integrated qualitative techniques related to input - output controlled systems. The discipline aims to provide the student with a broad knowledge of the contemporary political arena. Thereby encompassing aspects such as: organization, international relations, state status and the political phenomenon in its unique reality, which distinguishes transparent Political Science in relation to practical politics. Detailed analysis of various theories and applications in political systems are applied, which cover the various branches of applied and comparative Political Science namely: political psychology, political sociology, political institutions, comparative politics, international relations, history of political life and political methodology. Essential qualities like political problem solving backed by theoretical tools such as game theories and systemic approach, computing, quantitative analysis and team working skills are developed. The ultimate objective is to strengthen the student's independent, innovative and critical thinking abilities. Advantages for the holders of the BA Degree in Political Science and Public Administration:

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Develop transferable skills, an innovative spirit, dynamism and ability to think critically and independently, qualities required for responsible positions in the public and/ or diplomatic sector and can secure rewarding administrative careers in these sectors. Continue for postgraduate studies at FIT and acquire the Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA)

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Continue for postgraduate studies (MA/MSc/MBA/PhD) at UK or USA Universities.

Students must complete a total of 134 credit hours

Required Subjects APCL APCL APPS APEH APIR

111 112 113 114 115

APCO APCL APPL APPS

116 121 122 123

APQM APPS APEH APAL APAS APPE APPT APSO APEO APPE APAO APPT APPS

124 125 126 211 212 213 214 215 216 211 222 223 224

APPF 225

Hours

Constitutional Law I Principles of Cyprus Law Introduction to Political Science European History I Introduction to International Relations and the Organisation of the International Community Use of Computers Constitutional Law II (Fundamental Rights) Introduction to the Public International Law Applied Political Science I (Political socialisation and Political Behaviour) Political Statistics and Quantitative Methods Applied Political Science II (Political Comm.) European History II Principles of Administrative Law I Administrative Science Political Economy I (Microeconomics) Political Thought I (Classical Political Thought) Introduction to Sociology The European Organisation Political Economy II (Macroeconomics) Administrative Organisation and State Institutions Political Thought II (Western Political Thought) Applied Political Science III (Political Analysis and Methodology) Public Finance

- Required subjects for students specializing in Public Administration or Political Science - Electives for students specializing in Public Administration or Political Science -General Electives

Credits

3 3 3 3

3 3 3 3

3 3 3 3

3 3 3 3

3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 2 3 4 3 2

2 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 2 3 4 3 2

3 3

3 3

61

61

3 4

3 4

Hours

Credits

3 3 3 3 2 3

3 3 3 3 2 3

3 3 2

3 3 2

Required Subjects for students specializing in Public Administration

APPF APAL APTO APPL APIO APIS APPA

311 312 313 314 315 316 321

Public Finance and Politics Principles of Administrative Law II Theory of Organisations Public International Law International Organisations Information Systems I Organisation and Function of the Public Administration APIL 322 Special Topics of Public International Law I APSD 323 Social Demography APJC 324 Institutions of Judicial and

3 3 3 3

3 3 3 3

3 3 4 3 2 3 3 3

3 3 4 3 2 3 3 3

Hours

Credits

3 3

3 3

Hours

Credits

Group A AECH 101 Introduction to the History of Cyprus AECH 111 Cyprus in the Twentieth Century

2 2

2 2

Group B ASCC 103 Cyprus and Culture AEGL 111 Modern Greek Literature

2 2

2 2

Hours

Credits

3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 3

3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 3

APLR APIS APPA APTP

325 326 411 412

APLG APHR APEU APPS APEP APAS APFP

413 414 415 416 421 422 423

Extra-Judicial Control Labour Relations and Institutions Information Systems II Social Policy and Administration Institutions and Policy on Land Use (Country Planning) and Town Planning Institutions of Local Government Human Resources Management Cyprus and the European Union Special Topics of Political Sociology Comparative Analysis of European Political Systems Comparative Analysis of Administrative Systems Final Project

Electives for students specilizing in Public Administration Students should choose one subject from the following list

APAS 426 Special Topics of Administrative Science APEI 427 The Theory of European Integration General Electives Students should choose one subject from Group A and one subject from Group B.

Required Subjects for students specializing in Political Science

APIO APIR APPT APPL APIO APIS APIR APIL APSD APER APFP APIS APEL APPU APFP

317 318 319 314 315 316 327 322 323 328 329 326 417 418 419

General Theory of International Organisation International Relations I History of Political Theories Public International Law International Organisations Information Systems I International Relations II Special Topics of Public International Law I Social Demography International Economic Relations Foreign Policy I Information Systems II European Union Law Policies of the European Union Foreign Policy II

APPT APEU APPS APEP APCP APFP

420 415 416 421 428 423

Political Theory of State and Society 3 Cyprus and the European Union 3 Special Topics of Political Sociology 2 Comparative Analysis of European Political Systems 3 Comparative Policy 3 Final Project 3

3 3 2 3 3 3

Electives for students specilizing in Political Science Students should choose one subject from the following list

Hours

Credits

3 3

3 3

Hours

Credits

Group A - Cyprus Studies AECH 101 Introduction to the History of Cyprus AECH 111 Cyprus in the Twentieth Century

2 2

2 2

Group B - Greek Language and Literature ASCC 103 Cyprus and Culture AEGL 111 Modern Greek Literature

2 2

2 2

APIL 429 Special Topics of Public International Law II APEI 427 The Theory of European Integration General Electives Students should choose one subject from Group A and one subject from Group B.

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences LM022 - Bachelor of Arts in Politics and International Relations Honours Bachelor Degree CAO Minimum Entry Points 2006: New course commencing September 2008

Introduction The BA in Politics and International Relations provides a firm background in the fields of political science and international relations. The course gives students an understanding of the basic principles of politics at the global, European, national and local levels, as well as grounding in research methods. The degree would be particularly attractive to students interested in current affairs and modern world problems.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with at least Grade C3 in two Higher Level subjects and Grade D3 in four Ordinary or Higher Level subjects (including Mathematics; Irish or another language; and English). We welcome applications from Mature Students. Application forms for mature student entry are available from the UL Admissions Office.

Career Opportunities Career opportunities include: the Public Service; European and International Agencies; Business, Heritage and Tourism; Education and Teaching; Interest Groups, Voluntary and Community Organisations; Media, Journalism and Public Relations; Training and Equal Opportunities; Policy Evaluation Research; Urban Planning and Rural Development; and Social and Market Research. The BA also provides a path to further study in politics and international relations, including Masters and PhD programmes.

Programme of Study In the first year, the programme is divided into three parts: 1. an introduction to politics and international relations through four introductory modules (PO4011, PA4021, PO4022 and PA4011); 2. subsidiary streams in history and sociology that give students a basic grasp of the study of history and sociology and their relationship to politics and international relations; and 3. a grounding in political science research and methods that will teach students how to research topics, write essays, and make arguments. Year two will introduce the major sub-fields of politics by way of core modules taken by all students. These sub-fields are: international relations, comparative politics, political theory, European Union politics, public administration and Irish politics. In year three, students go out on external placement and external academic placement. In year four, students are able to specialise in the areas of politics and international relations that interest them most through their final year project and a choice of elective modules.

Programme Outline Year 1 PO4011 PA4021 PO40XX HIXXXX

Semester 1 Semester 2 Introduction to Government Modern European Political PO4022 and Politics Thought Ideas and Concepts in Public PA4011 The Civil and Public Service Administration Methods and Research in Methods and Research in PO40XX Political Science 1 Political Science 2 Diplomacy Government and HIXXXX Capitalism and Industrial

the State 1560-1660 SO4001 Introduction to Sociology 1

Society 1450-1900 SO4012 Introduction to Sociology 2

Year 2

Semester 3 Comparative European PO4023 Politics PO4018 International Relations

PO4015

PL4017 Regional Development

PO4013

PO40XX Political Theory

PO40XX

PO40XX Introduction to Irish Politics

PA4013 Local Government

Year 3

PA4018

Semester 4 Government and Politics of the European Union Public Policy Process Government and Politics of Ireland Global Political Economy

Semester 5

Semester 6

External Placement

External Academic Placement

Year 4 Semester 7 Choose 4 electives from; PO4028 Ethnic Conflict

9Semester 8 Choose 4 electives from; PO4067 Studies in Political Thought

Russian Politics PO4048 Issues in World Politics International Organisation and PO4027 PO4058 Third World Politics Global Governance PO4077 Nations and Nationalism PO4016 Issues in European Integration State and Society in PA4017 Sub-National Government PO4078 Postmodern Europe Public Administration in PA4038 Democratic States Final Year Project Final Year Project PO4032