TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN TR015 PPES Philosophy, Political Science, Economics and Sociology
Purpose of this talk Eleanor Denny Welcome you to Trinity Introduce you to the PPES (TR015) Discuss the individual disciplines which contribute to the PPES programme Highlight the many career options open to you at the end of four years of study in PPES Why Trinity?
Trinity College: a world class reputation 416 years old Premier Irish research university International recognition A small city within a city
A garden in the city centre
The Long Room
The Pavilion Bar
The PPES degree is unique in Ireland. Philosophy Political Science Economics Sociology
Who will PPES appeal to? Are you curious about how societies work? How they are governed? How wealth is created? Do you want to learn to think critically and articulate your arguments with confidence? Do you have a desire to change the world
PPES at a glance
Philosophy Philosophy will train you to question assumptions, and to articulate your point of view carefully and thoughtfully. History of philosophical thought and influences on modern society Gives students the confidence to engage in a sophisticated analytical way with moral, political, aesthetic and religious questions
Political Science Theory and practice of politics and the description and analysis of political systems and political behaviour. For those wishing to pursue the scientific study of politics, the exercise of power, and the working of democratic political institutions How democracy works, How people vote, How parties compete, How European integration works, Values behind different political ideologies
Economics Economists explore how people and institutions behave and function when producing, exchanging and using goods and services. Economics develops the tools to understand issues such as how to limit/prevent unemployment, how to regulate financial markets, how to control the market power of large firms, how best to address climate change and how to help poorer countries grow and develop
Sociology Study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behaviour. Social movements: Fair Trade, feminism, inequality, migration and mobility, Shared practices of behaviour like dress codes or going to the pub for a drink (or two). If you are curious about social change as it affects your own life and that of others, then this is a discipline which you will enjoy.
Junior Freshman Six compulsory modules from all four subjects: PI106 Central problems in Philosophy PI107 History of Philosophy EC101 Introduction to Economics EC103 Maths and Stats PO160 Introduction to Political Science SO131 Introduction to Sociology
Senior Freshman Two modules from each of three subjects: Philosophy Political Science Economics Sociology
Junior Sophister Take 3 modules in 2 subjects lots on offer!
Senior Sophister Either 60 credits in one subject (single honors) OR 30 credits each in two subjects (joint honors)
International study opportunities The PPES programme actively promotes student mobility (in JS/3 rd year in particular)
Your future employment Public service Management consulting Economic and political journalism Broadcasting Banking and Finance Economic, social and political research Law Social work and counselling Advertising
CAO details Course code TR015 LC OC3/HD3 Mathematics No need to have studied any subject before 25 places Final points 2008 2009 2010 505 515* 510*
Why study PPES at Trinity? It s the only place you can! Small group Ireland s premier university International reputation Degree flexibility
Your Tutor Unique to TCD CONFIDENTIAL help and advice Support and defend your point of view For example: course choices exam results family conflicts bereavement financial difficulties taking a year out
Social Life In the heart of the city centre New state of the art Sport Centre, and over 50 sports clubs. Six music societies and a full orchestra. DU Players Society: 40 productions per year Philosophical Society (the Phil), the Politics Society (Pol Soc) and the Dublin University Business and Economics Society (DUBES).
Foundation Scholarship Second year exam Commons (evening meal) free College accommodation free Annual salary of 254 Free fees For 5 years!
Other direct entry degree options Philosophy Political Science Economics Sociology TR015 PPES Single Honors Phil Pol TSM 19 possibilities TR015 PPES BESS Hist Pol Phil Pol Law Pol Pol Geog TR015 PPES BESS TSM 9 possibilities TR015 PPES BESS SocSocPol TSM 15 possibilities
CAO: other degree options Philosophy Political Science Economics Sociology TR015 PPES SH 430 Phil Pol TSM 19 possibilities 500 TR015 PPES BESS Hist Pol Phil Pol Law Pol Pol Geog 515 500 560* 430* TR015 PPES BESS TSM 9 possibilities TR015 PPES BESS SocSocPol TSM 15 possibilities 445 CAO BESS, 236 places, 475* TSM, each combination has separate CAO code, 425* - 570
Graduation your future (hopefully)