This programme uses comparative political science models and methods to analyse patterns of conflict and settlement, with a focus on internal violent conflicts, past and present.

• This course allows analysis of the different ways that religion, ethnicity and inequality combine to generate violence. 
• Specialist resources in the study of theories of ethnicity, identity, conflict; comparative ethnic conflict; Northern Ireland, Western Europe and relevant cognate specialisms in civic republicanism, justice and human rights, international security, European politics, and development studies.
• Over 150 years of experience in political studies and a world-renowned faculty drawn from many countries.
• UCD School of Politics & International Relations is ranked in the top 100 QS worldwide rankings 2024