The MA in Sociology is a full-time programme running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

Applicants must have obtained a minimum of a Second Class Honours Grade I (or equivalent) degree in Sociology, Law, Politics, Psychology, History, Applied Social Studies, Anthropology, Geography, Economics, Study of Religions, Media Studies, Communication, Government, Public Policy, Criminal Justice, Environment and Planning, Criminology, European Studies, Women's Studies, Early Childhood Studies, Cultural Studies, Political Studies, International Relations or another subject relevant to the study of Sociology. Candidates who hold a primary degree with a Second Class Honours Grade II will also be considered subject to a written expression of interest and/or interview acceptable to the department selection committee.

Students take 90 credits as follows:

Part I
SC6608 Social and Sociological Theory (10 credits)
SC6614 Sociological Methodology (10 credits)
and
30 credits from the following:
CR6000 Governmentality: Disciplines, Institutions and Critiques (10 credits)
SC6001 Economy and Society Summer School (5 credits)
SC6002 Economy and Society Summer School – 2 (10 credits)
SC6623 Globalisation and Culture (10 credits)
SC6626 Sociology of the Public Sphere (10 credits)
SC6627 Social Pathology and Civic Health (10 credits)
SC6631 Sociology of Sustainable Development (10 credits)
SC6639 Feminist Epistemologies: Feminisms, Sexuality and Society (10 credits)

Part II
SC6615 Dissertation in Sociology (40 credits)

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2020/2021 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2020/2021.

Postgraduate Certificate in Sociology
Candidates who pass at least 30 credits of taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Sociology

Programme Learning Outcomes for MA in Sociology (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Recognise the multi-dimensional nature of many of the processes and challenges of contemporary society;
• Identify, use, evaluate and interpret information from various sources to support analysis of society;
• Develop and effectively apply sociological theories, methods and approaches in analysing processes of social change;
• Design research projects and programmes to identify key sociological issues;
• Identify and apply appropriate analytical techniques for effective development of projects;
• Communicate effectively and confidently on subject-specific topics in the written and oral form;
• Communicate effectively with the wider academic community and with society at large;
• Work effectively as an individual and in teams in both disciplinary and multi-disciplinary settings.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate in Sociology (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Recognize the multi-dimensional nature of many of the processes and challenges of contemporary society;
• Identify, use, evaluate and interpret information from various sources to support analysis of society;
• Develop and effectively apply sociological theories, methods and approaches in analyzing processes of social change.