Seize the opportunity to experience university life with UCD’s Summer School for secondary school students entering 6th Year or (Year 13 A-Level) in September 2023.
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Economics, Politics & International Relations, Information and Communication Studies SUMMER SCHOOL
Thursday June 8th, 9.00pm-4.00pm
Find out what it takes to study Economics, Politics & International Relations, Information and Communication Studies at University. Studying these subjects through a Social Sciences degree provides flexibility of thought and a range of practical, research and analytical skills that make graduates highly employable.
What happens on the day?
Economics – Students will be given an introduction to economics and an outline of the programme in UCD. This will be followed by an interactive session where students will take part in activities to discuss one of economics most important topics – game theory – allowing students to see how economics can help us understand how households, firms or other economic agents make strategic decisions. Students will also be introduced to other important economic topics such as macroeconomics and banking.
Information & Communication Studies gives students the knowledge, skills, and tools to help them to make sense of a world where every aspect of human experience is affected by digital technology, media, data, and information in all formats. During the workshop, students will learn about misinformation and why it exists, reflect on how our own opinions impact the way we evaluate information, discuss and practice how to critically evaluate content that is published and shared on apps such as TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Snapchat and how to use google to become a better searcher. Students attending this session are encouraged to bring their own mobile devices (smartphones, tablets) to actively participate in the workshop.
Politics & International Relations: In studying politics and international relations, we try to understand what happens, to figure out what should happen, and to determine how this might be realised. The session on Politics and International Relations will explore some of the areas that you can study in UCD. These range from political theory, elections and parliaments to globalisation, development, conflict, and international relations, to mention but some. The session will also highlight the skills that you will develop during your studies and the sorts of options that are open to students who graduate with a politics degree.
Who can register?
The Summer School is for students who are going into 6th year or Year 13 (A Level) in September 2022.
What does it cost?
The UCD Economics, Politics & International Relations, Information and Communication Studies Summer School costs €35 and includes a sandwich lunch and tea/coffee. A reduced rate of €15 is available for applicants whose families are in receipt of job-seekers or disability payments. If you wish to avail of this discount rate please email summerschool@ucd.ie for a discount code before booking your course.
Enquiries?
Enquiries in relation to the Economics, Politics & International Relations, Information and Communication Studies Summer School can be made to Emma Donovan (emma.donovan@ucd.ie)
Where will the UCD Economics, Politics & International Relations, Information and Communication Studies Summer School take place?
The UCD Economics, Politics & International Relations, Information and Communication Studies Summer School will take place in the UCD Newman building. The building is number 41 on the UCD Map
